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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide (Udemy.com)

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Training - The complete and best preparation guide for the CompTIA Security+ Exam

4.6
450 reviews

Created by: Alexander Oni

Last updated September 2024

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This is a 15-hour video walkthrough of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam. It has 16 parts covering the exam domains, plus a welcome section and a final exam, across 164 lectures, 18 quizzes and one practice test. Alexander Oni teaches with slides and spoken definitions. The course was last updated in September 2024, so it is over two years old, though SY0-701 is the exam it targets. It suits entry-level learners better than people who already work in security.

Reviewers like how clear and easy to listen to he is, and several mention the examples. One said it covered terms missing from a popular Security+ book, and another passed on the first try. The complaints are consistent too. Some say he reads the slides with little explanation, a few topics get glossed over, and there are no labs. Quiz answers come with no explanations, and a couple of reviewers found answers that contradict what he teaches. Others called it too thin to pass on its own.

Of 450 ratings, 271 are five stars and only 14 are one or two stars, so most students came away happy. Treat it as a first pass through the material rather than your only resource. Pair it with a separate bank of practice questions before booking the exam. For anyone who wants a lecture format, a clear voice and a modest time commitment, it is a sensible place to start.

Best forLearners who want a plain-spoken, definition-by-definition pass through SY0-701 before moving on to separate practice exams.
Skip it ifYou need hands-on labs or a large bank of exam-style questions that explain the wrong answers.

Pros

  • Reviewers call Oni's delivery clear and easy to listen to, and several praise his examples
  • Sixteen parts follow the SY0-701 objectives, so the syllabus maps to what the exam covers
  • Comes with a free e-book study guide, 18 quizzes and a final exam to check progress
  • One reviewer passed first try, and another found terms missing from a popular study book

Cons

  • Several reviewers say he mostly reads the slides and rushes past some topics
  • No labs, and quizzes give no explanation of why answers are right or wrong
  • Some reviewers found quiz answers that contradict what is taught; last updated September 2024
Helped in preparing for the exam. Passed the exam today on the first try.
Theodore Schwalm, a student

Listed for all levels, but it expects some cybersecurity basics, and networking knowledge helps.

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What you will learn

  • Passing the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and be certified
  • Gain solid foundational knowledge in all the major areas of cyber security
  • Perform basic security configurations
  • Become a valuable asset to your organization

Course content

18 sections · 164 lectures · 15 hours of video 18 quizzes, 1 practice test, 7 articles

  1. 1Welcome to the Course SYO-701 2 free previews4 lectures · 1 quiz · 26 min
  2. 2Part 1 - Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts 2 free previews9 lectures · 1 quiz · 34 min
  3. 3Part 2 - Compare Threat Types12 lectures · 1 quiz · 54 min
  4. 4Part 3 - Explain Cryptographic Solutions13 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
  5. 5Part 4 - Implement Identity and Access Management11 lectures · 1 quiz · 51 min
  6. 6Part 5 - Secure Enterprise Network Architecture14 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.4 hours
  7. 7Part 6 - Secure Cloud Network Architecture9 lectures · 1 quiz · 48 min
  8. 8Part 7 - Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts9 lectures · 1 quiz · 57 min
  9. 9Part 8 - Explain Vulnerability Management12 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.4 hours
  10. 10Part 9 - Evaluate Network Security Capabilities8 lectures · 1 quiz · 34 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • IT professionals looking to advance their career in cybersecurity.
  • Entry-level professionals aiming to break into the cybersecurity field.
  • Students pursuing a career in information security.
  • Anyone interested in gaining a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.

What you need before you start

  • A foundation on cyber security is needed
  • Fundamentals of computer networking is not required but will be very helpful

How it compares

Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 63% of them
  • Reviews450#434 of 849 by number of reviews
  • Length15.1 hourslonger than 73% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2024earlier than 75% of them

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Course Description

** Taught by a CompTIA Security+ certified and best selling instructor **


Are you ready to take your cybersecurity skills to the next level and earn the highly respected CompTIA Security+ certification? Look no further! My comprehensive "CompTIA Security+ Training Guide" course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to confidently pass the CompTIA Security+ exam and excel in the field of cybersecurity.

This course is designed to help prepare you for the CompTIA Security (SY0-701) certification exam and covers all the domains the Security+ (SY0-701) certification exam:

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701):

  1. General Security Concepts

  2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

  3. Security Architecture

  4. Security Operations

  5. Security Program Management and Oversight

Course Highlights:


  • Expert Guidance - You will learn from a real certified CompTIA Security+ instructor with extensive experience in cyber security.

  • Interactive Learning - Engage in hands-on labs, real-world scenarios and practical exercises to reinforce your understanding and build essential practical skills.

  • Practice Exams - Test your knowledge with a variety of practice exams and quizzes modeled after the CompTIA Security+ exam format. Identify your strengths and weaknesses to tailor your study plan accordingly.

  • Exam Strategies - Get insider tips and strategies for approaching the CompTIA Security+ exam, including time management, question analysis, and how to stay calm under pressure.

  • Downloadable Materials - You will receive a free E-Book study guide as well as other downloadable materials to supplement your training.
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Instructor Details

Alexander Oni

My passion is teaching people through online courses in a fun and entertaining manner.  I have been teaching online for about 5 years now and during this period, I have created over 25 different courses with more than 220,000 students registered worldwide.

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4.6

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By Nitin Vairagade on 2/10/2026

I like how alex teach topics with examples.I have enrolled in all hos courses.he is best teacher.I hope o clear comptia certification with help of alex lessons.i hope alex make future courses so that I can enroll in his courses for future certification

By Richard M. Spratt on 10/13/2025

It was reassuring to know that the trainer has also taken this course and passed. Experience is a great teacher.

By Prince Kwabena Asare on 8/4/2025

I was some how a bit bored from the beginning, however the sql injection and other later stuff got me interested, and will want to start all over again. kudos

By Jackson Elliott on 9/25/2024

Great Information and easy to listen to. I'm impressed by the amount of detail this course contains.

By Keith Carey on 7/1/2024

The words being defined are overwritten by the lesson number and title and can't be seen. The word needs to be placed lower on the slide so it is near the definition. Also, quiz answers do not explain why an answer is incorrect or correct. It would be beneficial to learn why the answer is not correct, maybe once the correct answer is selected to provide why the other answers are incorrect and why the correct answer is the best answer.

By Anonymized User on 5/17/2024

the explanation was depth and a lot of example were given by the instructor

By ABDOU IDE Ousmane on 3/16/2024

I have been into several cybersecurity courses but Alexander is so good at delivering his cybersecurity knowledge and help me understand easily what other teachers couldn't. I really recommand his courses. For sure i will buy more of his courses. Big Thumbs up to him.

By Maxwell Liska on 2/12/2024

Its been really basic which is good. I have more understanding then I thought

By Dick Jones on 1/13/2024

Loving it so far. Instructor is very easy to understand and he makes the lessons fun and engaging

By David Beck on 1/3/2024

Good, and I passed the test today (barely, but it counts!). I do have a couple suggestions for improvements. One, NEED an acroynm referance for easy study. Frustrating to be constantly having to pause the video to note them. Two, about 5 of the sample test questions have incorrect answers, that also is very frustrating. Three, would help to provide in the course showing examples of the simulation type of questions. On my test there were two. The first one a diagram where you looked at logs on a number of components marking which was the source of infection, which infected, and which compromised. The second was a fill in chart with symptom, choose which type of attack likely, and choose how to combat it. A chart with that kind of summary would be a big help.

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide
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  • Video Duration: icon 15.1h
  • Price: $19.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon September 2024
  • Level: All Levels All Levels
  • Language: icon English
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  • Lectures:164 in 18 sections
  • Practice:18 quizzes, 1 practice test
  • Students:3,107
  • Subtitles:5 languages
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