CompTIA's Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification. This certification validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts.

Exam : SY0-101

Subject	Exam %
General Security Concepts	30%
Communication Security	20%
Infrastructure Security	20%
Basics of Cryptography	10%
Operational / Organizational Security	10%
Total	100%

Exam Summary :

Exam Number :	2002 Exam : SY0-101 / E2C Exam: JK0-010
Cost :	$244.00 USD
Availability :	Pearson VUE or Prometric
Duration :	90 minutes
Questions :	100
Type of Questions :	Conventional, linear format
Passing Score :	Scale of 100 - 900. Passing score is 764.
Available languages :	English, German, Japanese and Korean
Renewal period :	Lifetime.
Experience :	Two years experience in networking with emphasis on security. Adequate training and self-study. CompTIA Network+ recommended, but not required.

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