Your complete resource for passing the Security+ exam on the first try.

The CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-701 Study Guide has helped thousands of readers pass the exam on their first attempt.

This book covers all of the SY0-701 objectives and includes the same elements readers raved about in the previous versions. Each of the eleven chapters presents topics in an easy-to-understand manner and includes real-world examples of security principles in action. The authors use many of the same analogies and explanations that they honed in the classroom that have helped thousands of students master the Security+ content.

With this book, you'll understand the important and relevant security topics for the Security+ exam without being overloaded with unnecessary details. Additionally, each chapter includes a comprehensive Exam Topic Review section to help you focus on what's important.

Over 300 realistic practice test questions with in-depth explanations will help you test your comprehension and readiness for the exam. The study guide includes a 50-question pre-test, practice test questions at the end of every chapter, as well as a full 90-question practice exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation, helping you understand why the correct answers are correct and why the incorrect answers are wrong. Using these resources, you'll be ready to take and pass the exam the first time you take it.

If you plan to pursue any of the advanced security certifications, this guide will also help you lay a solid foundation of security knowledge. Learn this material, and you'll be a step ahead for other exams. This SY0-701 study guide is for any IT or security professional interested in advancing in their field and a must-read for anyone striving to master the basics of IT systems security.

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Joe Shelley, M.A., Security+, CIPP/US, CIPM, is a Chief Information Officer working in higher education. He oversees information security and privacy programs, IT infrastructure, IT risk management, business intelligence and analytics, data governance, and IT services.