CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Prep
Practice questions aligned to the current CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 objectives — threats, cryptography, network security, and incident response.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 covers five exam domains: threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography and PKI, access control and identity management, network security, and incident response and governance. Ryno Tools has 100 practice questions aligned to the official exam objectives. Security+ SY0-701 satisfies the DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification requirement.
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About Security+ Exam Prep on Ryno Tools
CompTIA Security+ is the industry-standard entry-to-mid-level cybersecurity certification. SY0-701, released in November 2023, is the current active version and is expected to remain so through late 2026. It satisfies the DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification requirement for IAT Level II and IAM Level I roles, making it a gateway credential for government, contractor, and enterprise IT security positions.
The exam tests five domains: General Security Concepts, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Security Architecture, Security Operations, and Security Program Management. High-weight topics include network security architecture, cryptography and PKI, identity and access management, vulnerability scanning and analysis, and incident response procedures.
Ryno Tools' 100 Security+ practice questions are aligned to the official exam objectives and tagged by domain. Each question includes a detailed explanation of why the correct answer is right and why each distractor is wrong — the explanatory feedback format that the research shows improves retention over simple answer-checking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which CompTIA Security+ exam version does Ryno Tools cover?
Ryno Tools covers CompTIA Security+ SY0-701, the current active exam version as of 2026, with practice questions aligned to the official exam objectives. SY0-701 covers threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, access control, network security, incident response, and governance. CompTIA is expected to release SY0-801 in late 2026.
Does Security+ satisfy DoD requirements?
Yes. CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 satisfies the DoD 8570/8140 (now DoD 8140) baseline certification requirement for Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II and Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I roles. It is one of the most widely recognized certifications for government contractor and military IT positions.
How many questions are on the Security+ exam?
The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam has a maximum of 90 questions. The exam uses a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions (PBQs). The passing score is 750 on a scale of 100–900. The exam is timed at 90 minutes. CompTIA recommends two years of IT experience with a security focus before sitting the exam, though it is not required.
What topics does Security+ SY0-701 cover?
SY0-701 is organized into five domain areas: (1) General Security Concepts (12%), (2) Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%), (3) Security Architecture (18%), (4) Security Operations (28%), and (5) Security Program Management and Oversight (20%). Key topics include cryptography and PKI, network security architecture, identity and access management, vulnerability management, incident response, and governance and compliance frameworks.