CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

  • Exam Code/Number: SY0-101
  • Exam Name/Title: SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION
  • Certification Provider: CompTIA
  • Corresponding Certification: Security+
  • Exam Questions: 340
  • Updated On: Sep,03 2026
  • Certification Level: Associate

CompTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION Exam Questions

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CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:CompTIA
Exam Name:CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam SY0-101
Exam Number:SY0-101
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Performance-based questions (varies by version)
Available Languages:English
Related Certifications:CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Recommended Training:CompTIA Security+ Training Resources
Exam Registration:CompTIA Security+ Official Page
Sample Questions:CompTIA SY0-101 Sample Questions
Exam Way:Computer-based exam at testing centers or online proctoring (varies by provider and availability)
Pre Condition:No formal prerequisites, but basic IT networking knowledge recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security

CompTIA SY0-101 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Threats and Vulnerabilities- Attack types
  • 1. Network-based attacks
    • 2. Malware and social engineering
      Network Security- Secure network architecture
      • 1. Firewalls and network segmentation
        • 2. Secure protocols
          Security Fundamentals- Core security concepts
          • 1. Security controls and principles
            • 2. Confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA)
              Cryptography- Encryption fundamentals
              • 1. Hashing and digital signatures
                • 2. Symmetric vs asymmetric encryption
                  Identity and Access Management- Authentication and authorization
                  • 1. Multi-factor authentication
                    • 2. Access control models


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