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CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 Prep path

CompTIA Security+® SY0-801 objectives, line by line

Every one of the 845 line items in CompTIA's official SY0-801 exam objectives (version 2.0), with the book, chapter and section of the FiftyPage Security+ course that teaches it, and where to go deeper. Use it to plan your study, check your coverage, or jump straight to a topic you missed on a practice exam.

1.0 General Security Concepts (16% of the exam)

1.1 Explain security concepts and controls.

1.2 Given a scenario, demonstrate the impact of change management processes on security.

1.3 Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.

2.0 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (24% of the exam)

2.1 Explain characteristics of threats and vulnerabilities.

2.2 Describe common threat actors and motivations.

2.3 Describe threat vectors and sources.

2.4 Explain types of vulnerabilities and attack surfaces.

2.5 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.

2.6 Summarize threats and vulnerabilities associated with artificial intelligence (AI) usage.

3.0 Security Architecture (19% of the exam)

3.1 Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.

3.2 Given a scenario, manage the security architecture to best protect the infrastructure.

3.3 Summarize concepts and strategies used to protect data.

3.4 Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

4.0 Security Operations (27% of the exam)

4.1 Given a scenario, apply mitigating controls, techniques, and solutions to secure the environment.

4.2 Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.

4.3 Given a scenario, perform tasks associated with vulnerability management.

4.4 Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.

4.5 Given a scenario, apply concepts related to identity and access management.

4.6 Given a scenario, apply automation and orchestration solutions to secure operations.

4.7 Summarize concepts associated with incident response activities.

4.8 Given a scenario, use data, artifacts and sources to support a security investigation.

5.0 Security Program Management and Oversight (14% of the exam)

5.1 Explain the importance of governance, risk, and compliance artifacts.

5.2 Explain the impact of risk management processes on the security of the organization.

5.3 Explain the assessment and management processes associated with third- party risk.

5.4 Summarize elements of effective security compliance.

5.5 Explain concepts associated with audit and assessment activities.

5.6 Given a scenario, apply security awareness concepts to improve organizational security.

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