CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Tests: Hundreds of challenging mock exam questions aligned with the latest SY0-701 exam objectives - Softcover

McGinley, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1836646852 ISBN 13: 9781836646853

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Turn your exam anxiety into confidence with laser-focused practice tests that simulate the real the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam experience to comprehensively test your knowledge and exam prep

Key Features

• Work through rigorously aligned mock questions with 100% coverage of the latest SY0-701 exam
• Strategic practice tests designed to not just test, but to transform your uncertainty into unshakeable exam confidence
• In-depth answer explanations that don't just reveal the right answer—they unpack the why behind each question, bridging knowledge gaps

Book Description

Ace the globally recognized CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam by validating your expertise in essential cybersecurity concepts and practices through rigorously designed practice tests. Covering all the concepts tested in the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam, this exam guide will help you evaluate your proficiency across five core security domains: general security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities with mitigations, security architecture, security operations, and program management.

More than just another study guide, this book is a strategic preparation tool that focuses on assessing your retention of the material and evaluating your exam readiness rather than teaching theory. Packed with hundreds of expertly crafted questions, it mirrors the actual exam’s difficulty level and offers more than knowledge—you’ll develop the confidence and strategic thinking needed to excel on test day. To address the gaps in your knowledge, each question is paired with descriptive answers and in-depth explanations, transforming potential mistakes into powerful learning moments.

By the end of this book, you’ll be primed to approach the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam with the skills and expertise needed to succeed.

What you will learn

• Test your ability to identify and differentiate between various security control types
• Answer questions on applying effective mitigation techniques
• Evaluate security implications of different architecture models
• Solve problems focused on protecting data using proven strategies and security concepts
• Implement resilience and recovery measures in security operations
• Automate and orchestrate secure operations confidently
• Assess third-party risk management processes and practices
• Answer questions on audits and assessments for specific objectives

Who this book is for

Whether you are a tech newbie pursuing a career in certified security or an IT professional looking to validate your security skills with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification, this book will help you fast-track your IT certification journey. This book is not intended to teach theory; rather, it is designed to assess your retention of the material and evaluate your readiness for the exam.

Table of Contents

1. Mock Exam 1
2. Mock Exam 2
3. Mock Exam 3
4. Mock Exam 4
5. Mock Exam 5
6. Mock Exam 6

About this title

About the Author

Mark McGinley was born in Glasgow, Scotland. After gaining a BSc in Physics, he entered the Royal Navy's Dartmouth College as a Naval Officer. He specialized as an engineering instructor and, after periods of training technicians in electronics, became the Lead Trainer in the Microprocessor Section of the Navy's Marine Engineering School, where he taught assembly language and computer science. After nine years in the Navy, Mark transitioned to the computer consultancy field. He holds several industry certifications, including CompTIA's Net+, Sec+, and Cyber Security Analyst+, Cisco's CCNA, and Microsoft's MCSE and MCT. He is currently part of Ian Neil's team, which trains US Forces Europe specifically in Security+ at a very high success rate and contracts for the British Army training server systems and CCNA networking. Mark lives in southern England with his wife Alison and their son Callum. He enjoys long walks in the countryside and is learning golf.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1836646852
• ISBN 13: 9781836646853
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260