CompTIA® Security+® SY0-801 Certification Guide: Build essential cybersecurity skills and pass the SY0-801 exam on your first attempt

100% coverage of the latest CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 exam objectives ensures you study what you need to pass.

Boost your exam readiness with 3 mock exams, 500+ practice questions, and an exclusive 12% CompTIA Security+ exam discount voucher.

Key Features

• Learn complex Security+ concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language
• Prepare with confidence through dedicated chapters covering each SY0-801 exam objective
• Gain certified security knowledge from Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer
• Learn with a guide trusted by Security+ learners worldwide and build job-ready expertise through real-world security scenarios

Book Description

Your clear, practical path to passing CompTIA Security+ SY0-801.

New to cybersecurity? Security+ can feel overwhelming, but preparing for it doesn’t have to be. The international bestselling CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide, now in its fourth edition, explains complex security concepts in clear, easy-to-understand language, making it ideal for newcomers as well as IT professionals preparing for certification.

Learn from Ian Neil, a world-class CompTIA certification trainer and cybersecurity expert. With 100% coverage of the latest SY0-801 exam objectives and a dedicated chapter for each objective, you can follow a focused study path and know exactly what you need to learn for the exam.

Go beyond memorization with real-world scenarios covering threats, Zero Trust, cloud security, SecAI, identity, incident response, risk, and compliance.

Everything you need to prepare: 3 full-length mock exams, 500+ practice questions, flashcards, exam tips, key acronyms, plus an exclusive 12% exam discount voucher.

If you’re preparing for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 exam and want a guide that combines clear explanations, complete exam coverage, and practical cybersecurity skills, this book is for you.

Start preparing today and turn your Security+ certification goal into your next career move.

What you will learn

• Apply security controls using Zero Trust and least privilege
• Address SecAI risks, including prompt injection and data poisoning
• Identify threat actors, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities
• Assess and prioritize vulnerabilities using CVE and CVSS
• Secure enterprise, cloud, network, and data environments
• Implement identity, authentication, and access controls
• Investigate incidents using logs, SIEM, and forensic evidence
• Evaluate risk, compliance, audits, and third-party security

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 exam, whether you’re new to cybersecurity, transitioning from another field, or already working in IT. Written in clear, easy-to-understand language, it helps newcomers build a strong foundation while preparing for certification. It is also a valuable companion for US government and Department of Defense personnel seeking security certification, as well as college students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity.

Table of Contents

1. Explain Security Concepts and Controls
2. Given a Scenario, Demonstrate the Impact of Change Management Processes on Security
3. Explain the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions
4. Explain Characteristics of Threats and Vulnerabilities
5. Describe Common Threat Actors and Motivations
6. Describe Threat Vectors and Sources
7. Explain Types of Vulnerabilities and Attack Surfaces
8. Given a Scenario, Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)

Ian Neil is one of the world's top trainers of Security+. He is able to break down information into manageable chunks so that people with no background knowledge can gain the skills required to become certified. He has recently worked for the US Army in Europe and designed a Security+ course that catered to people from all backgrounds (not just IT professionals), with an extremely successful pass rate. He is an MCT, MCSE, A+, Network+, Security+, SecAI and RESILIA practitioner that has worked with high-end training providers over the past 26 years and was one of the first technical trainers to train Microsoft internal staff when they opened their Bucharest Office in 2006.