CompTIA Security+: Everything you need to know about the SY0-701 update

Save $500 on your live Infosec Security+ Boot Camp if you enroll by December 31: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/cour...

— See the slides: https://www.slideshare.net/InfoSecIns...
— Learn more about the Security+: https://resources.infosecinstitute.co...
— Join our upcoming live webinars: https://www.infosecinstitute.com/events/

CompTIA’s Security+, the most popular cybersecurity certification in the world, is getting an overhaul! The updated exam (from SY0-601 to SY0-701) re-aligns the certification to match the most in-demand entry-level cybersecurity skills and trends heading into 2024.

Join Patrick Lane, Director of Certification Product Management at CompTIA, to learn how the Security+ certification is evolving so it remains the “go-to” certification for anyone trying to break into cybersecurity. You’ll learn about:

0:00 - Intro
1:22 - When are you getting your Security+?
3:22 - What is CompTIA Security+
6:01 - Cybersecurity job market in 2024
7:23 - Security+ job market
8:26 - What makes Security+ different?
12:00 - CompTIA cybersecurity career pathway
12:30 - CompTIA ITF+ overview
13:00 - CompTIA A+ overview
13:30 - CompTIA Network+ overview
14:36 - CompTIA Security+ overview
15:05 - CompTIA PenTest+ and CySA+overvie w
17:15 - CompTIA CASP+ (SecurityX) overview
18:55 - Best certification for IT professionals
21:35 - Security+ competitive certifications
24:05 - Help on Security+ performance-based questions
28:10 - Can I take Security+ without A+ and Network+?
29:24 - Security+ 701 certification exam update
37:42 - Security+ 701 vs. 601
42:12 - Security+ job roles
43:47 - Organizations that assisted with SY0-701
45:10 - Security+ domain 1: General Security Concepts
48:34 - Security+ domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
49:18 - Security+ domain 3: Security Architecture
50:23 - Security+ domain 4: Security Operations
51:01- Security+ domain 5: Security Program Management & Oversight
52:39 - Security+ SY0-701 exam details
53:54 - Security+ training and $500 off
55:20 - Artificial intelligence (AI) and it's impact
56:28 - Is Security+ good for non-technical roles?
58:38 - Outro

About Infosec
Infosec’s mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity. We help IT and security professionals advance their careers with skills development and certifications while empowering all employees with security awareness and phishing training to stay cyber-safe at work and home. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec Skills to develop their security talent, and more than 5 million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ’s security awareness training. Learn more at infosecinstitute.com.