CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Review Guide: Exam SY0-501

The NEW complete Security+ preparation bundle, with over 1,000 practice questions!

The CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit is the ultimate preparation experience for Exam SY0-501. Updated to align with the latest changes to the exam, this kit provides complete, expert coverage of all six exam domains. The CompTIA Security+ Study Guide clarifies crucial security topics and provides practical examples drawn from real-world experience, while the CompTIA Security+ Review Guide condenses essential information down into bite-sized pieces organized by domain. The CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests help you gauge your progress along the way, with six unique practice tests that help you diagnose weak points while there is still time to review. You also get a year of FREE access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment, which features a pre-assessment test, hundreds of practice questions, flashcards, and other tools to help you plan, prepare, and perform. Studying both content and technique gives you an advantage on test day, and the Sybex advantage means going into the exam with confidence.

The CompTIA Security+ exam tests your knowledge of network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data, and host security. With clear guidance on critical topics including architecture and design, identity and access management, cryptography, risk management, and more, this kit provides everything you need to pas with flying colors.

• Find clear explanations covering 100% of Exam SY0-501 objectives
• Learn how critical exam topics translate into real-world on-the-job skills
• Test your knowledge with 1,020 practice questions covering all six exam domains
• Access digital study tools including flashcards, practice tests, and more

The Security+ certification sets your career on track. DoDD 8570-approved and a springboard to the CISSP and CISA, this exam is an important first step for security professionals seeking an advantage over the competition. The exam is challenging, so comprehensive preparation is key — and the CompTIA Security+ Certification Kit is the ideal resource for candidates seeking deep understanding with real-world context.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
Chapter 2 Technologies and Tools
Chapter 3 Architecture and Design
Chapter 4 Identity and Access Management
Chapter 5 Risk Management
Chapter 6 Cryptography and PKI
Appendix Answers to Review Questions