CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification Preparation

Are you looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity and become Security+ certified? This beginner-friendly course is your complete guide to preparing for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam. Whether you're just starting out or switching careers, this course makes complex security concepts easy to understand, with hands-on examples, practical quizzes, and a focus on real-world applications.
What’s Inside the Course?
Module 1: Introduction & Career Roadmap
Learn what CompTIA Security+ is, explore the exam syllabus, and understand your career opportunities in cybersecurity. We’ll also show you how to register for the exam step-by-step.
Module 2: Cyber Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities
Dive into the world of cyber threats—malware, social engineering, phishing emails, and more. Learn about threat actors, attack vectors, and security controls. Two practice quizzes are included.
Module 3: Security Architecture & Design
Explore secure network architectures, zero trust models, and virtualization. Understand industrial control systems like ICS/SCADA. Includes real-world practice questions.
Module 4: Security Operations & Monitoring
Get hands-on with SIEM, EDR, incident response, log analysis, and digital forensics. Two practice sets help reinforce your learning.
Module 5: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Master authentication methods, identity protocols, and access control techniques. Includes quizzes to test your understanding.
Module 6: Cryptography & PKI
Learn encryption fundamentals, data security in transit and at rest, digital certificates, hashing, and even create your own certificate using OpenSSL.
Module 7: Network & Wireless Security
Understand secure protocols, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless security through practical demos and quizzes.
Module 8: Application Security
Cover OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, SSRF, and secure software development practices. Live demos included!
Module 9: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Explore important frameworks and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Learn how to perform risk assessments and track KPIs.
Module 10: Practice Labs & Cyber Tools
Hands-on practice labs and essential cybersecurity tools like OpenSSL. Bonus: How to optimize your LinkedIn profile for job hunting!
Module 11: Exam Prep – PBQs + Strategies
Get prepared for performance-based questions (PBQs) and learn smart revision techniques.
Module 12: Final Mock Test + Revision
Wrap up with full review questions and test your readiness with final mock tests.