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CompTIA Security+ Official Exam Page

The current official page for Security+ exam details, exam code, duration, languages, objectives, and training options.

Current exam: SY0-701
Time: 90 minutes
Questions: up to 90
Passing score: 750 / 900

Schedule / Register for the Exam

Official CompTIA scheduling guidance. Use this page to go into CompTIA Central and schedule through Pearson VUE.

CompTIA CertMaster Training

Official CompTIA study ecosystem including CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Practice, and labs aligned to the exam objectives.

Professor Messer SY0-701 Course

One of the most widely recommended free Security+ video courses. Great starting point for beginners.

Official Exam Objectives

Your best anchor resource. Build your notes, flashcards, and review plan directly from the official objectives.

CompTIA Beginner Training Guide

Helpful overview of how CompTIA recommends preparing, especially for newcomers to cybersecurity.

r/CompTIA_Security

Good for recent pass/fail experiences, recommended resource stacks, study timelines, and practical exam advice.

CompTIA CertMaster Practice

Official timed practice, performance-based questions, and targeted review of weak areas.

Dion Training Security+ Course

Widely used for structured lessons, labs, practice exams, and PBQ-style exposure.

Udemy Security+ Practice Exams

Useful for exam pacing and repeated timed runs. Best used after you already know the objectives.

How to use practice exams correctly

• Do not memorize answers.
• Track weak domains after every test.
• Review every missed question in your own words.
• Repeat only after re-studying the domain.
• Save one fresh timed exam for the final week.

Professor Messer Course Index + Notes Options

Use the free course index to do objective-by-objective review. His note products are popular for fast final revision.

7-day cram checklist

Day 7-6: Re-read exam objectives
Day 5: Timed full practice exam
Day 4: Review weak domains only
Day 3: PBQ-style review and acronyms
Day 2: Flashcards and key terms
Day 1: Light review only
Exam day: Sleep, ID, timing, confidence

Keep the last week focused on weaknesses and speed, not brand-new material.

Security+ Acronym Flashcards

Acronyms are a major part of fast exam recall. Use them for daily short review sessions.

Professor Messer

The safest first recommendation for free Security+ study videos and monthly study-group style review.

Full Security+ Free Course

Long-form YouTube training can work well as a second perspective after your main course.

Inside Cloud and Security

Helpful alternate explanations and domain-by-domain review for SY0-701 topics.

Best study order for beginners

1. Read the official exam page and objectives.
2. Watch a full free course from Professor Messer.
3. Take notes by domain, not by video order.
4. Use flashcards daily for acronyms and core terms.
5. Start practice exams only after first full content pass.
6. Re-study weak domains, then re-test.

How to maximize passing odds

• Know the objectives better than the resource names.
• Focus on concepts, not memorized answer patterns.
• Treat PBQs as applied troubleshooting questions.
• Practice reading answers carefully and eliminating distractors.
• Schedule the exam only after consistent practice scores and objective coverage.

4-week sample study plan

Week 1: Objectives + video course start
Week 2: Finish course + build notes
Week 3: Practice exams + weak domains
Week 4: Cram review + flashcards + one final timed exam

Stretch it longer if you are new to networking, cryptography, or security operations.

Quizlet Security+ Flashcards

Good for rapid recall, especially for acronyms, ports, security controls, and protocol distinctions.

r/CompTIA

Useful for recent success stories, timeline examples, and realistic feedback on what helped people pass.

Before you schedule the exam

• You have reviewed all official objectives.
• You can explain, not just recognize, key concepts.
• You have done at least one full timed practice exam.
• You know your weakest domain and have reviewed it twice.
• You understand the testing process and ID requirements.