CompTIA Security+ Certification

The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty, according to a 2008 CompTIA study. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.

The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from an industry-wide Job Task Analysis (JTA) and were validated through a global survey in Q4, 2007. The results of this survey were used to validate the content of the domains and objectives and the overall domain weightings, ensuring the relative importance of the content.

The CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Certification is aimed at an IT security professional who has:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in network administration with a focus on security
• Day to day technical information security experience
• Broad knowledge of security concerns and implementation including the topics in the domain list below

Test Details

Number of questions: 100

Length of test: 90 minutes

Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100-900

Recommended experience: CompTIA Network+ certification and two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.

Languages: English, Spanish

Exam code: SY0-201

The table below lists the domain areas measured by this examination and the approximate extent to which they are represented in the examination:
Please Note: Exam objectives are subject to change by CompTIA without notice.

Exam Objectives: