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CompTIA Security+

SY0-501

A professional-level exam on the Cybersecurity track, covering Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities, Technologies and Tools, Architecture and Design, and more, rated intermediate in difficulty, recommended for candidates with at least 24 months of hands-on experience, consisting of 90 questions in 90 minutes. Prepare with professionally curated practice questions and walk into exam day with confidence.

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Exam Details

Time Limit
90 min
Passing Score
750
Exam Questions
90
Exam Fee
$349
Format
Multiple-choice and performance-based
Difficulty
Intermediate
Exp. Needed
24 months
Cert Valid
3 yr
CE Credits
20 credits
Free Questions
15
Languages
English

What the SY0-501 Exam Covers

6 official domains

1

Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities

2

Technologies and Tools

3

Architecture and Design

4

Identity and Access Management

5

Risk Management

6

Cryptography and PKI

Who Should Take This

SY0-501 target roles

Security Administrator
Security Specialist
Security Consultant
Security Analyst

Certification Path

professional · Cybersecurity

PrerequisitesNone
Current ExamSY0-501
Next Step
SY0-601

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