CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Questions & Study Guide
The most widely held baseline cybersecurity certification, accepted for DoD 8140/8570 roles and a common requirement for entry-level SOC and security analyst positions.
What's included
Every Security+ question includes a worked explanation and hints. Question formats mirror the real exam: multiple choice, multiple select, short answer and drag-and-drop matching. A full timed final exam reports per-domain analytics so you know exactly where you stand before test day.
A sample Security+ lesson
Welcome to Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA Security+ is the dominant entry-level cybersecurity certification — over 700,000 holders worldwide, accepted by the U.S. Department of Defense for 8140-aligned roles, and recognized as the baseline credential for security analyst, SOC analyst, and junior security engineer positions. This intro explains what the exam covers, what it takes to pass, and how to use CyberStudy to get there.
What Security+ proves
Security+ is a vendor-neutral certification meaning it tests security concepts that apply across platforms — Windows, Linux, AWS, on-premises, cloud — rather than any single vendor's product line. Employers value it because a certified candidate can be expected to understand attacks, defenses, governance, and operations regardless of the specific stack they will end up working with.
The cert is explicitly DoD 8140-approved, which means it satisfies the baseline qualification for many federal cybersecurity job roles including cyber defense analyst, incident responder, vulnerability analyst, and system administrator. In the private sector, Security+ is the most commonly requested certification in entry-level security job postings.
This is one of 57 concept lessons in the full Security+ track.
Exam facts
- Exam codeSY0-701
- VendorCompTIA
- FormatUp to 90 questions · 90 minutes
- Passing score750 / 900
- Exam cost$404 USD
- Renewal3 years (renew with CEUs)
Pricing
Your first foundational certification is free when you sign up — no card required.
Security+ FAQ
- How much does the CompTIA Security+ exam cost?
- The official CompTIA SY0-701 exam voucher is $404 USD. CyberStudy is separate, affordable practice and is not the exam voucher.
- How many questions are on the Security+ exam?
- The SY0-701 exam is Up to 90 questions · 90 minutes.
- What score do I need to pass Security+?
- The passing score is 750 / 900.
- How long is Security+ valid?
- CompTIA Security+ is valid for 3 years (renew with ceus).
- How much Security+ practice does CyberStudy include?
- 95 exam-style practice questions across every domain plus a full timed mock exam with analytics, and 57 concept lessons.