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Certification Provider:	CompTIA
Exam Code / Number:	SY0-401
Exam Name:	CompTIA Security+ Certification
Exam Questions:	1790
Last Updated:	Aug 11, 2026
Corresponding Certification:	Security+

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This Web Simulator will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This Web Simulator is for Candidates that usually want to verify their ability when securing large organization.

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CompTIA Security SY0-401

The SY0-401 exam is part of the CompTIA Security Certification. This exam measures your ability in secure networks, pc, cloud solution for small and big enterprise.

This certification exam is targeted for professional expert who want validate their IT security knowledge and skills. CompTIA Security SY0-401 is a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management and it is a mandatory step for your IT security career. CompTIA Security SY0-401 exam will verify if professionals have the right skills to secure networks from hackers attacks in cloud computing and on-premis infrastructures and mobile devices too. CompTIA Security meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. This is a fundamental step in your career advance as obtaining your Security will automatically boost your career because CompTIA Security is a globally recognized credential with certified professionals working in over 147 countries throughout the world. The certification is for administrators, system engineers, functional consultants, partners, and project managers, and developers which want to proof their ability in the Security world. This is a list of covered topics:

Given a scenario, use appropriate tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities
Given a scenario, utilize general cryptography concepts
Summarize common incident response procedures.
Given a scenario, select the appropriate control to meet the goals of security
Summarize the security implications of integrating systems and data with third parties.
Given a scenario, use appropriate PKI, certificate management and associated components
Explain types of application attacks
Summarize various types of attacks
Given a scenario, implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
Explain the importance of risk related concepts.
Explain the importance of security related awareness and training
Summarize risk management best practices
Implement security configuration parameters on network devices and other technologies.
Explain types of malware
Given a scenario, use appropriate cryptographic methods
Given a scenario, select the appropriate solution to establish host security
Compare and contrast physical security and environmental controls
Explain types of wireless attacks
Given a scenario, use secure network administration principles.
Given a scenario, select the appropriate authentication, authorization or access control
Explain network design elements and components.
Given a scenario, implement basic forensic procedures
Explain the importance of application security controls and techniques
Compare and contrast the function and purpose of authentication services

CompTIA SY0-401 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
Topic 1	secure a network and deter hackers
Topic 2	Cloud computing and mobile devices have changed the way we do business
Topic 3	Important stepping stone of an IT security career

Reference: https://certification.comptia.org/certifications/security