SY0-501 vs SY0-401: what CompTIA Security+ (Plus) has been changed

October 31,2017 02:31 AM

CompTIA released the Security+ (Plus) SY0-501 certification exam on October 4, 2017. Then what has been changed on this SY0-501 vs SY0-401? CertQueen will give you an answer!

What is CompTIA Security+ certification exam?

The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidate will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Domain coverage differences between SY0-501 and SY0-401:

 SY0-401 Domains  SY0-501 Domains
 1.0 Network Security – 20%  1.0 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilites – 12%
 2.0 Compliance and Operational Security – 18%  2.0 Technologies and Tools – 22%
 3.0 Threats and Vulnerabilities – 20%  3.0 Architecture and Design – 15%
 4.0 Application, Data, and Host Security – 15%  4.0 Identity and Access Management – 16%
 5.0 Access Control and Identity Management – 15%  5.0 Risk Management – 14%
 6.0 Cryptography – 12%  6.0 Cryptography and PKI – 12%

As you can see, the new exam SY0-501 concentrates more on risk management, attacks, and hands-on skills using technologies and tools. The new Security+ (Plus) SY0-501 exam has more questions and concepts on Level 3-4. Levels 3 and 4, Understanding/Explaining and Applying (respectively), now comprise of 90% of the concepts/questions versus the 42% previously. This left 58% of the SY0-501 exam covered under Level 5 (Analyzing). The new Security+ (Plus) SY0-501 exam truly makes the Security+ certification an entry-level cybersecurity certification.

 

What kind of jobs can Security+ SY0-501 do?

The job roles recommended by the SY0-501 Job Task Analysis have not changed as drastically as the cognitive changes make it seem. The new recommended job roles are:

Systems Administrator

Network Administrator

Security Administrator

Junior IT Auditor/Penetration Tester

 

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