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SY0-701: CompTIA Security+

Build a solid, practical cybersecurity foundation and prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with hands-on labs.

  • 40 hours of live, trainer-led sessions over five days
  • Hands-on labs for every SY0-701 domain
  • Performance-based question practice
  • Security operations and incident response basics
  • Weekday and weekend batches in IST and Gulf Time
Aligned to CompTIA exam SY0-701
Duration
5 Days | 40 Hrs
Next batch
Batches on request
Delivery
Live Online · Classroom · Onsite · Corporate
Level
Intermediate
Exam
SY0-701
Language
English

Why learn SY0-701 with Ace Skills

  • A recognised security foundation

    Security+ is widely requested for security, network and systems roles in India and the Gulf.

  • Hands-on from Day 1

    Labs make each concept practical and prepare you for performance-based questions.

  • Structured around the domains

    Each day maps directly to SY0-701 domains, so revision is easy to plan.

  • A launchpad for your career

    A strong base before CySA+, PenTest+, CEH or cloud security certifications.

Course overview

Security+ is often the first certification employers look for in security and infrastructure roles, because it shows you understand how attacks work and how organisations defend against them. This five-day course builds that understanding through explanation, discussion and regular hands-on practice, so the concepts hold up in an interview or on the job, not just in the exam.

The course follows the five SY0-701 domains. Day one introduces general security concepts: security controls, the CIA triad, authentication and authorisation, change management and cryptography. Day two covers threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations, from threat actors and social engineering to malware, application and network attacks. Day three addresses security architecture: secure network design, cloud and virtualisation models, infrastructure hardening and data protection.

Day four is about security operations — hardening, vulnerability management, monitoring, identity and access management, automation and incident response — and day five covers security programme management and oversight, including governance, risk, third-party management, compliance and awareness, followed by a full exam-readiness session.

Labs use virtual machines and common tools to configure firewalls, analyse logs, inspect packets, apply encryption and respond to simulated incidents, which also prepares you for the performance-based questions. This course is aligned to the SY0-701 exam and prepares you for it. CompTIA has announced a successor version, so check the CompTIA website for the current exam before booking.

Key features

  • Coverage of all five SY0-701 domains
  • Hands-on labs in a virtual lab environment
  • Performance-based question walkthroughs
  • Log analysis and packet inspection exercises
  • Incident response tabletop exercise
  • Full-length practice test with review
  • Course completion certificate from Ace Skills Consulting
  • Post-training doubt support while you prepare

Who should attend

  • System and network administrators
  • IT support professionals moving into security
  • Junior security analysts
  • Developers who want security fundamentals
  • Graduates starting a cybersecurity career

Prerequisites

  • Basic networking knowledge (Network+ level recommended)
  • Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Some IT administration or support experience helps

Curriculum

5 Days · 40 Hours · 15 Modules · 7 Labs

  1. Security fundamentals

    • Confidentiality, integrity and availability
    • Categories and types of security controls
    • Zero trust concepts
    • Physical security
    • Deception technologies

    Identity and change

    • Authentication, authorisation and accounting
    • Change management processes
    • Gap analysis

    Cryptography

    • Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
    • Hashing and digital signatures
    • Public key infrastructure and certificates
    • Blockchain and obfuscation concepts
    • Lab: Create certificates and verify file integrity with hashes · 45 min

  2. Threat actors and vectors

    • Threat actors and motivations
    • Social engineering and phishing
    • Supply chain and message-based vectors
    • Lab: Analyse a phishing email and its headers · 30 min

    Vulnerabilities and attacks

    • Application vulnerabilities
    • Malware types and indicators
    • Network and password attacks
    • Cloud, mobile and virtualisation vulnerabilities
    • Lab: Identify indicators of malicious activity in logs · 45 min

    Mitigation techniques

    • Segmentation and access control
    • Patching and hardening
    • Allow lists and isolation

  3. Architecture models

    • On-premises, cloud and hybrid considerations
    • Virtualisation and containers
    • IoT, ICS and embedded systems
    • Infrastructure as code security

    Securing enterprise infrastructure

    • Firewalls, IDS and IPS
    • VPNs and secure remote access
    • Network access control
    • Secure protocols
    • Lab: Configure firewall rules and test them with a port scan · 50 min

    Data protection and resilience

    • Data classification and states
    • Encryption and tokenisation
    • Backups, high availability and site resilience

  4. Hardening and vulnerability management

    • Secure baselines
    • Vulnerability scanning and CVSS
    • Asset management
    • Wireless and mobile security
    • Lab: Run a vulnerability scan and prioritise the findings · 45 min

    Monitoring and identity

    • SIEM, log aggregation and alerting
    • Identity and access management
    • Multifactor authentication and SSO
    • Privileged access management
    • Lab: Investigate alerts in a SIEM · 40 min

    Incident response

    • Incident response process
    • Digital forensics basics
    • Automation and orchestration
    • Lab: Incident response tabletop: ransomware scenario · 45 min

  5. Governance and risk

    • Policies, standards and procedures
    • Risk identification, analysis and treatment
    • Business impact analysis
    • Third-party risk management

    Compliance and awareness

    • Compliance monitoring and reporting
    • Privacy and data protection obligations
    • Audits and assessments
    • Security awareness programmes

    Exam readiness

    • Performance-based question strategy
    • Full-length practice test
    • Domain-by-domain review
Download full syllabus (PDF)

Skills you will gain

  • Security controls
  • Cryptography & PKI
  • Threat analysis
  • Vulnerability management
  • Network security
  • Identity and access management
  • SIEM monitoring
  • Incident response
  • Risk management
  • Security governance

Tools & technologies

  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • OpenSSL
  • Kali Linux
  • Windows Defender Firewall
  • Wazuh
  • OpenVAS

Certification exam

Exam details
Exam nameCompTIA Security+
Exam codeSY0-701
Number of questionsMaximum 90
Duration90 minutes
Passing score750 (on a scale of 100–900)
Voucher includedNo — book directly with the vendor
Question formatMultiple choice, Multiple response, Performance-based lab
DeliveryOnline proctored or Test centre
Validity & renewal3 years (renewable through CompTIA continuing education)
Retirement noticeScheduled to retire on 11 Jun 2027

Skill areas measured

  1. General Security Concepts
  2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
  3. Security Architecture
  4. Security Operations
  5. Security Program Management and Oversight

Exam details are pending verification. Vendors change exams; confirm on the official vendor page before booking. Official exam page (opens in a new tab)

Schedule & Pricing

Live Online

Individual

Price on request

  • 40 hours of live, trainer-led sessions
  • 7 hands-on labs
  • Ace Skills course completion certificate

Onsite / Classroom

At your office or our centre

Pricing depends on location, group size and dates.

  • Delivered at your premises or an Ace centre
  • Same curriculum and labs as live online
  • Dates planned around your team

Corporate / Team

Private batch for your organisation

A private batch with content adapted to your environment and goals.

  • Customised curriculum
  • Private batch, online or onsite
  • Progress and assessment reports
  • GST invoice and PO-based billing

No public batches scheduled — Talk to an Advisor for a private batch.

Projects & labs you will build

  • Day 3 · 50 min

    Configure firewall rules and test them with a port scan

  • Day 4 · 45 min

    Incident response tabletop: ransomware scenario

Your certificate

Certificate of Completion — Ace Skills Consulting

Awarded on completing the course. It records the course title and training hours, and you can share it on your LinkedIn profile.

The CompTIA certification itself is awarded by CompTIA when you pass exam SY0-701.

Frequently asked questions

Is a new version of Security+ coming?

Yes. CompTIA expects to launch SY0-801 around 17 November 2026, and the English SY0-701 exam is scheduled to retire on 11 June 2027. If you plan to test before then, SY0-701 remains a valid choice; we will update the course for SY0-801.

What are performance-based questions?

They are short simulations or drag-and-drop tasks that test practical skills. Our labs and walkthroughs are designed to prepare you for them.

Do I need Network+ first?

It is not required, but networking knowledge at that level makes the course much easier to follow.

How long is Security+ valid?

Three years, and you can renew it through CompTIA’s continuing education programme.

Can you train our IT team?

Yes. Corporate batches can be scheduled privately and aligned with your security policies.

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