Cyber Security52hrs 53min

CompTIA Security+

Securetain Premium’s Security+ path mixes expert-led instruction with lab challenges so every objective is validated through guided practice inside the subscription.

Build the foundational skills that keep organizations secure while preparing to pass the global CompTIA SY0-701 exam.

Instructors: Brian OlliffCompTIA:SYO-701
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Path note

Premium subscribers gain instant access to the 36-hour Security+ journey (Securetain Security catalog, March 2025) plus lab-backed practice at no extra cost.

Snapshot

At a glance

Delivery
Securetain Premium + labs included
Certification
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Training time
36 hours of tracked content

Overview

Path at a glance

The CompTIA Security+ learning path delivers structured training across the five domains so defenders enter the exam with practice across concepts, threats, architecture, operations, and oversight.

Labs, exercises, and quizzes accompany every domain so learners turn theory into hands-on practices they will use on the job.

Focus

Focus areas

  1. Step 1

    Hands-on coverage of the five CompTIA Security+ domains (Security Concepts; Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations; Architecture & Design; Operations & Incident Response; Governance, Risk & Compliance) with labs woven into every objective.

  2. Step 2

    Threat hunting, incident response, cryptography, secure architecture, and oversight practices that transfer beyond the SY0-701 exam into day-to-day defender work.

Delivery

How this path is delivered

Securetain Premium’s Security+ path mixes expert-led instruction with lab challenges so every objective is validated through guided practice inside the subscription.

Certification

Exam focus

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Security Concepts

Cover governance, compliance, identity, and cryptography fundamentals to build a stable posture.

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations

Investigate adversary techniques, exploit paths, detection signals, and mitigation responses.

Architecture & Design + Operations

Design resilient network/host infrastructure, secure virtualization, and run operations that keep systems monitorable.

Incident Response & Secure Operations

Practice incident triage, forensics, monitoring, and automation so you can act quickly when alerts arrive.

Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

Manage policy, risk, and program oversight so security improvements stay aligned with business goals.

Labs

Hands-on practice

  1. Run attack surface assessments and mitigation exercises aligned to Domains 1–3.
  2. Reproduce threats, vulnerabilities, and operations scenarios with live telemetry for response practice.
  3. Model secure architectures and automation responses to prove policy, oversight, and resiliency principles.

Skills

Skills you practice

Core CompTIA Security+ CBK masteryThreat detection & mitigation reasoningSecure architecture and operations proficiencyRisk management, policy oversight, and communication

Audience

Ideal learners

  • IT professionals with 1–3 years of security exposure who need a validated foundation
  • Network operations, cloud defenders, and security analysts preparing for resilient controls
  • Teams locking down baseline security posture before advancing to architect or response tracks

Availability

What to expect

Premium subscribers gain instant access to the 36-hour Security+ journey (Securetain Security catalog, March 2025) plus lab-backed practice at no extra cost.