CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Your gateway to cybersecurity, the industry standard certification
Course Overview
CISNET's Security+ bootcamp is live, instructor-led training for the current CompTIA SY0-701 exam, 30 hours covering all five domains: threat analysis, security architecture, security operations, vulnerability management, and governance.
Every class pairs with hands-on cyber labs that simulate real attacks and defences, phishing analysis, log review, vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and incident response, taught by an instructor with 15+ years of enterprise security experience.
Security+ is the world's most widely held entry-level security credential, recognised by the Canadian federal government and meeting US DoD 8570 baselines, a hard requirement on many Canadian SOC and security analyst postings, which typically start at CAD $70-90K.
Every seat includes full practice exams, weekly office hours, one-on-one exam prep, retake guidance, and post-certification interview prep for analyst and SOC roles.
Course Curriculum
- Security controls
- CIA triad
- Zero Trust
- Gap analysis
- Malware types
- Social engineering
- Application attacks
- Threat intelligence
- Network security
- Cloud security
- Endpoint protection
- Resilience
- Monitoring & alerting
- Incident response
- Digital forensics
- Log analysis
- Governance & compliance
- Risk management
- Security awareness
- Third-party risk
What's Included
Upcoming Sessions
Prerequisites
- CompTIA A+ recommended but not required
- Basic networking knowledge helpful
Career Outcomes
Security Analyst
$65,000 - $95,000
Demand: Very High
SOC Analyst
$55,000 - $80,000
Demand: Very High
Information Security Specialist
$70,000 - $100,000
Demand: High
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Security+ and CISSP?
Security+ is entry-level (0-2 years experience) covering broad security fundamentals. CISSP is advanced (5+ years required) covering security management, architecture, and governance at an enterprise level.
Do I need experience for Security+?
CompTIA recommends 2 years of IT experience with a security focus, but it is not required to sit the exam. Many of our students pass with no prior security experience.
How long is the Security+ course?
Our Security+ (SY0-701) training is 30 hours of live instruction in weekly weekend sessions, with hands-on labs in virtual security environments.
What does Security+ cover?
Threats and vulnerabilities, security architecture, implementation, operations, and governance/compliance. It is vendor-neutral and covers the security concepts employers need.
What salary can I expect with Security+?
Security+ certified professionals in Canada earn $60,000-$90,000 CAD. It is required for many government and defense contractor positions (DoD 8570 compliant).
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