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Professor Messer’s Free Security+ Study Materials

Our popular free training includes a complete Security+ video course, live Study Group sessions, pop quiz questions, and more!

Free Security+ Video Training Course

Our popular Security+ video training course includes every topic from the CompTIA Exam Objectives.

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Free Security+ Study Groups

Test yourself with our live monthly Q&A and get career advice and exam tips from Professor Messer.

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Free 24/7 Security+ Chat

Our 24/7 chat includes rooms for A+, Network+, Security+, live events, and more!

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Free Weekly Pop Quiz

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Take your Security+ Studies to the Next Level

Our premium study materials make the perfect companions to our free video training course.

SY0-601 Security+ Success Bundle

Professor Messer’s Security+ Success Bundle

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Professor Messer’s Security+ Course Notes

My Course Notes consolidate all of my video content into an easy to read guide. You won’t find a better summary of Security+ exam objectives anywhere else!

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Professor Messer’s Security+ Practice Exams

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Professor Messer’s Security+ Audio Course

My Course Notes consolidate all of my video content into an easy to read guide. You won’t find a better summary of Security+ exam objectives anywhere else!

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CompTIA Premium Training Bundles

You need four things to make your studies a success; comprehensive videos, good books, plenty of hands-on, and lots of Q&A. These resources should give you everything you need to pass your Security+ exam!

CompTIA CertMaster Learn

If you could combine a comprehensive book, a set of practice exams, performance-based questions, flash cards, video instruction, and a final assessment exam, you would have the official CompTIA CertMaster Learn for Security+. It’s everything you need in one place!

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CompTIA Official SY0-601 Study Guide

Security+ Starter Pack eBooks

The Security+ Starter Pack eBooks include CompTIA’s official book, covering 100% of the Security+ Exam Objectives with review questions at the end of each lesson.

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CompTIA CertMaster Practice

There’s no better final check of your exam readiness than taking a practice text. CertMaster Practice includes hundreds of questions for your SY0-701 Security+ studies.

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Security+ Interactive Pack Labs

If you’re looking for the best hands-on labs, then you should go to the source. CompTIA has developed some of the most comprehensive and easy-to-use Security+ labs available.

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Security+ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest Security+ exam version and when does it retire?

There are currently two different Security+ exams available.

The SY0-601 exam was released on November 12, 2020. The retirement date for the SY0-601 Security+ exam is July 31, 2024.

The SY0-701 version of the Security+ exam was released on November 7, 2023. The estimated retirement date of the SY0-701 will be May 2027.

Once you pass any version of the Security+ exam, you earn the same Security+ certification. The Security+ certification is valid for three years.

The exam retirement date is only associated with the exam version and is not associated to anyone already Security+ certified.

How long does it take to study for the Security+ exam?

The amount of time required to study for the Security+ exam will vary based on an individual’s study habits, experience, and available training materials. The average for most students is about two to three months. The total time will depend on how long it takes to learn all of the information contained in the CompTIA Exam Objectives.

Does my Security+ certification expire?

Once you pass the Security+ exam, your certification will be valid for three years. You can always renew your certification for another three years, and the various methods for renewal are available on the CompTIA website.

Can I use study materials from a previous Security+ exam version?

There are significant changes between exam versions, and we highly recommend you only study from materials specifically written for the latest version of the Security+ exam.