Description
Prep guide only. This is a downloadable certification preparation guide (PDF). It is not a certification and it is not an exam. Buying or reading it does not certify you. To earn the CompTIA Security+ credential you must register for and pass the official exam with CompTIA and meet its requirements. SkillStack Suite is not affiliated with or endorsed by CompTIA.
Who this prep guide is for
IT staff, junior security analysts, system administrators and career changers who want to prepare for CompTIA Security+. This guide covers both SY0-701 (V7) and the new SY0-801 (V8), which launches November 17, 2026. Check CompTIA's site for the retirement date of V7 before you choose which version to book.
Exam this guide prepares you for
- Exam: SY0-701 (V7) and SY0-801 (V8)
- V8 (SY0-801) launch: November 17, 2026
- V8 questions: Maximum of 90 (multiple-choice and performance-based)
- V8 duration: 90 minutes
- V8 passing score: 750 (scale of 100-900)
Exam details were checked against the official CompTIA exam page. Exam owners change outlines, prices and rules, so always confirm the current details on the official exam page before you book.
Domains covered
- General Security Concepts (V7 12% / V8 16%)
- Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (V8: and Attacks) (V7 22% / V8 24%)
- Security Architecture (V7 18% / V8 19%)
- Security Operations (V7 28% / V8 27%)
- Security Program Management and Oversight (V7 20% / V8 14%)
What’s inside
- A plain-English explanation of every exam domain, with key terms and a study tip for each
- A 6-week study plan
- 25 original practice questions with an answer key and explanations (written for this guide, not taken from the real exam)
- Hands-on practice ideas
- Common mistakes to avoid
- A glossary of key terms
- An exam-day checklist and a progress tracker
Format
PDF, 21 pages. You can download it right after payment.
