Security+ Certification Training
5 Day Security Plus Boot Camp
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam in five live days with an expert instructor, in a city near you or online.
Official CompTIA Authorized Training · Exam voucher included · Hands-on labs
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What Is CompTIA Security Plus Certification?
CompTIA Security+ is a widely recognized baseline cybersecurity certification. It validates the core skills needed to assess an organization’s security posture, secure hybrid environments (cloud, mobile and IoT), follow the laws and policies that apply to security work, and identify, analyze and respond to security events and incidents.
Our Security+ certification training is built for IT and security professionals who want the focused preparation a Security+ Boot Camp provides: five live days of instruction and hands-on labs, with an expert instructor who connects the material to your experience.
Security+ Certification Requirements
CompTIA lists no formal prerequisite for Security+. CompTIA recommends about two years of experience in a security or systems administrator role. You do not need to meet that recommendation to register for the exam.
Source: CompTIA, Security+ exam page.
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Security+ Exam Details
questions at most, multiple-choice and performance-based
of testing time
passing score on a scale of 100 to 900
exam domains
Source: CompTIA, Security+ exam page.
Security+ Certification Cost
With Certification Academy
The Certification Academy Security+ Boot Camp includes your exam voucher.
Taking the exam on your own? CompTIA sets the exam fee and can change it, so check the current price with CompTIA before you buy a voucher.
Security+ Training Options: Boot Camp and Online Course
Not all Security+ courses are the same, and the quality of exam prep varies widely. Many hand you a roadmap and leave you to learn the rest alone. We believe Certification Academy offers the best value: proven learning methods, simple memorization techniques and an instructor who connects the material to your experience. The Security+ Boot Camp is an accelerated path to your Security+ certification.
Why take a Security+ Boot Camp?
A boot camp combines lectures, hands-on labs and practice exams. You learn to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions, monitor and secure hybrid environments, work within governance, risk and compliance requirements, and identify, analyze and respond to security events and incidents.
Who should attend a Security+ Training Course?
IT and security professionals who install, configure and secure systems, applications, networks and devices, perform threat analysis, take part in risk mitigation, and work within applicable policies and laws. CompTIA recommends about two years of experience in a security or systems administrator role.
What’s included
- 5 days of instructor-led training
- Security+ study guide
- Exam voucher included
- Practice test
- Labs for hands-on learning
- Pass your exam, guaranteed (Terms & Policies)
We are with you every step of the way
- Application assistance
- Readiness roadmap
- Post-class support
- Complete study resources
What You Will Learn in the Security+ Training Curriculum
- Detect types of compromise and understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
- Install, configure and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security
- Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls
- Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
- Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure
Security+ Boot Camp: 5-Day Curriculum
Day 1: Security Fundamentals
- Security concepts and principles: the CIA triad, security control classification, defense in depth
- Threat actor types and attributes: nation-state actors, organized crime, hacktivists and insider threats
- Hands-on lab: security control implementation (access control configuration, security baselines)
- Malware analysis and classification: viruses, worms and Trojans, ransomware attack patterns, fileless malware
Day 2: Network Security and Architecture
- Network architecture security: secure design principles, secure protocols and services, network component security
- Wireless network security: encryption standards, attack vectors, secure implementation
- Hands-on lab: network security implementation (firewall configuration, wireless security setup)
- Security device configuration: firewall technologies, intrusion detection and prevention, SIEM implementation
Day 3: Identity and Access Management
- Authentication technologies: authentication factors, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on and federation
- Access control models: DAC, MAC and RBAC
- Hands-on lab: identity management (Active Directory security, MFA implementation)
- Identity and access management implementation: account management, directory services security, cloud identity management
Day 4: Risk Management and Compliance
- Risk management fundamentals: risk assessment methodologies, risk treatment options, business impact analysis
- Vulnerability management: the assessment process, penetration testing, vulnerability management programs
- Hands-on lab: risk assessment (vulnerability scanning, risk assessment)
- Compliance and governance: regulatory frameworks, security policies and procedures, security controls assessment
Day 5: Cryptography and Incident Response
- Cryptography fundamentals: cryptographic concepts, public key infrastructure, cryptographic implementations
- Incident response: the incident response process, digital forensics, incident response tools
- Hands-on lab: security incident handling (cryptographic implementation, incident response simulation)
- Exam preparation and review: domain review, test-taking strategies, final practice examination
Find a Security+ Boot Camp Near You
Live, instructor-led Security+ training available in major cities nationwide
Ready to fast-track your Security+ certification with expert guidance? Our intense 5 day boot camps are offered in major cities across the country, offering world-class Security+ training in your area. Experience the power of in-person learning with dedicated instructors, focused peer interaction, and zero distractions from your daily routine. Pick your state, choose your city and join the professionals who have already accelerated their careers through our proven training format.
Live Online Security+ Boot Camp
Yes, you can take the Security+ Boot Camp online. It is delivered live by an expert instructor by webinar, with the same curriculum as the in-person classes, from your home or office. It includes the exam voucher.
The Security+ Exam Is Changing. What Does That Mean for You?
Short answer: you have until June 2027 to enroll, study and pass.
CompTIA launches a new version of Security+ (SY0-801) on November 17, 2026, but it keeps the current version (SY0-701) available until June 11, 2027 (English). Our Security+ Boot Camp prepares you for SY0-701, and passing it earns you the Security+ certification. There is no requirement to take the newest version. The time to start thinking about the next version is around May 2027.
Read the full guide: what the exam change means for you
Exam numbers, dates and what is covered
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| November 17, 2026 | SY0-801 launches |
| June 11, 2027 | SY0-701 retires (English) |
| August 13, 2027 | SY0-701 retires (Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai) |
Both versions have up to 90 questions (multiple-choice and performance-based), 90 minutes of testing time and a passing score of 750 on a scale of 100 to 900. Both have five domains, weighted differently:
SY0-701 (what we teach now)
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. General Security Concepts | 12% |
| 2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations | 22% |
| 3. Security Architecture | 18% |
| 4. Security Operations | 28% |
| 5. Security Program Management and Oversight | 20% |
SY0-801 (launches November 17, 2026)
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1. General Security Concepts | 16% |
| 2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks | 24% |
| 3. Security Architecture | 19% |
| 4. Security Operations | 27% |
| 5. Security Program Management and Oversight | 14% |
Source: CompTIA, Security+ V7 and Security+ V8 exam pages.
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Why Choose Us for Your Security+ Boot Camp Training?
We blend proven learning concepts with simple memorization techniques so the large volume of material stays organized and memorable. Here are a few key reasons to join our class:
Experience
Our instructors are experienced trainers who use proven adult-learning practices and straightforward internalization techniques to build engagement and motivation and to increase recall.
Thought leadership
Our courses are developed to ensure a high degree of correlation between the subject matter and the exam. We use problem-based, collaborative approaches, with more equality and connection between instructor and learner.
Proven results
Our Security+ Exam Prep Boot Camp gets you ready faster, better and with more support along the way.
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Firm course dates
When you register for one of our classes, you can feel confident that it will run as scheduled.
Pass your exam, guaranteed
We back the Security+ Boot Camp with our pass guarantee. Terms & Policies.
Our 5-Step Exam Preparation Method
1. Pre-assessment
A diagnostic test shows your strengths and gaps, and a personalized study plan prioritizes topics against the current exam objectives.
2. Focused learning modules
Topic-specific training aligned with the Security+ exam domains, with case studies and knowledge checks.
3. Hands-on application
Labs that simulate real security scenarios, plus performance-based question practice.
4. Exam simulation
Practice exams that mirror test conditions, with question-by-question review and timed practice.
5. Final preparation
A last-day review of challenging concepts, test-taking strategies specific to CompTIA exams, and a study plan for the days before your exam.
Benefits of Attending a Security+ Boot Camp
Achieve your goal
It is easier to plan test prep than to do it. When you spend your days making crucial decisions, study plans often lose to fatigue by nightfall. An accelerated in-person Security+ Boot Camp takes the temptation to postpone off the table and gives you space to immerse yourself in the material, so you can be exam-ready in less time than if you studied alone.
Retain more information
Five days give you more than exposure to the concepts on the exam. It is a focused experience with a rigorous schedule. You talk through concepts and situations with your instructor and peers, which grounds your learning so you can recall it when you need it.
Stay focused
An expert instructor who translates concepts into practical terms helps you grasp the content and test your understanding. Studying with peers who share your goals keeps you accountable. It is easy to lose focus alone at your desk with a book.
Connect real-world experience
Your hands-on experience is the most valuable thing you bring. Turning what you know from doing into the principles CompTIA tests can challenge even experienced IT professionals. Your instructor helps you connect that experience to the exam material.
Dedicated support
Every student who completes the Certification Academy Security+ Boot Camp receives one-on-one guidance from their trainer and an individualized learning plan based on their current proficiency and progress toward exam readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Security+ Training
Which Security+ exam does the boot camp prepare me for?
Our Security+ Boot Camp currently prepares you for the SY0-701 exam. CompTIA launches the new SY0-801 exam on November 17, 2026, and SY0-701 is retired on June 11, 2027 (English).
How long is the Security+ Boot Camp?
The boot camp is five days.
Is the exam voucher included?
Yes. The Certification Academy Security+ Boot Camp includes your exam voucher.
Are there prerequisites for Security+?
CompTIA lists no formal prerequisite. It recommends about two years of experience in a security or systems administrator role.
How many questions are on the exam, and what score do I need?
The exam has a maximum of 90 questions, a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based, and you have 90 minutes. The passing score is 750 on a scale of 100 to 900.
Is a live online Security+ class available?
Yes. The live online class is taught by an expert instructor by webinar with the same curriculum as the in-person classes. See the live online class.
What if I do not pass the exam?
Our pass guarantee is explained in our Terms & Policies.
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