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CompTIA Security+

Break into cybersecurity with the certification employers ask for first. CompTIA Security+ proves you can identify threats, secure systems and networks, and respond when something goes wrong. It’s the recognised entry point to a security career and a baseline many IT roles now require. No experience required.

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Duration
4–8 weeks
Format
100% online
Prerequisites
None needed
Access
12 months

About this certification

What Is CompTIA Security+?

The vendor-neutral security certification that opens the door to a cybersecurity career.

The certification explained

CompTIA Security+ is the industry-standard entry-level certification for cybersecurity. It’s vendor-neutral — built and maintained by CompTIA, a non-profit trade association — so it proves core security skills that apply across any organisation’s systems, not just one vendor’s tools.

It covers the essentials end to end: core security concepts; the threats, vulnerabilities and attacks you’ll face; designing secure architecture; day-to-day security operations; and the governance, risk and compliance that ties it all together.

Security+ is widely held as the baseline security certification — recommended after Network+, though there are no formal prerequisites. It’s accepted for many corporate and government security roles, and it’s the natural launchpad into specialist cyber careers.

1
exam to pass — the current SY0-701
5
core domains, from security concepts to governance and risk
0
prerequisites — Network+ is recommended but not required
100%
vendor-neutral — skills that apply across any organisation’s systems

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

CompTIA Security+ suits anyone moving into cybersecurity — whether you’re stepping up from IT or starting a focused security career.

Aspiring Security Analysts

Want to move into a security role and need the certification employers ask for first.

Network+ Holders & IT Pros

Ready to move from IT or networking into a dedicated security role.

Career Changers

Moving into tech and want a credential that opens the door to cybersecurity jobs.

IT & Network Admins

Want to add security to your skill set — and the pay that comes with it.

Future Cyber Specialists

Security+ is the foundation before specialisms like analysis (CySA+) and penetration testing (PenTest+).

Hands-On Learners

Learn best by doing — practise real security tasks and scenarios as you go.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course runs across 7 modules covering all five exam domains, from core security concepts through to governance and risk, plus final exam prep. Total study time is around 30 hours.

Introduction & Exam Strategy
How the exam works · How to get the most from the course · Planning your study
~1 hr
General Security Concepts
Security controls · The CIA triad · Cryptography basics · Zero trust and change management
~5 hrs
Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
Threat actors and vectors · Common attacks · Vulnerabilities · Mitigation techniques
~6 hrs
Security Architecture
Secure network and cloud design · Data protection · Resilience and recovery
~5 hrs
Security Operations
Secure configuration · Identity and access management · Monitoring, detection and incident response
~6 hrs
Security Program Management & Oversight
Governance and policies · Risk management · Third-party risk · Compliance and audits
~5 hrs
Final Preparation & Mock Exams
Full-length practice tests · Weak-area review · Exam-day readiness
~2 hrs

What the course covers

Security controls & the CIA triad

Cryptography basics

Threat actors & vectors

Common attacks

Vulnerabilities

Mitigation techniques

Secure network & cloud design

Data protection

Resilience & recovery

Identity & access management

Monitoring & detection

Incident response

Security governance

Policies & procedures

Risk management

Third-party risk

Compliance & audits

Security awareness

What’s included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Each course includes the materials, hands-on practice, and support you need to learn the skills properly and walk into the exam ready.

12 Months Course Access

Full access to all course materials and labs for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress.

Expert Video Lessons

Clear, on-demand video lessons covering every objective on the SY0-701 exam — learn at your own pace and rewatch as often as you like.

Hands-On Activities & Practice Tests

Guided hands-on activities plus practice questions modelled on the real SY0-701 exam, so you build real skills and walk in knowing what to expect.

Account Manager Support

A dedicated account manager to keep you on track, answer your questions, and help you arrange your exam when you’re ready.

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Certificate & Digital Badge

Complete the course and you’ll receive a Career Smarter certificate of completion and a shareable digital badge for your LinkedIn and CV. The official CompTIA Security+ certification itself comes from passing the exam.

Shareable & verifiable →

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not the right course? If you change your mind within 14 days of enrolling, we’ll refund you — no fuss.

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In practice

CompTIA Security+ in the Real World

Security is everyone’s problem now. See the kind of work Security+ trains you for.

Securing Systems

Locking systems down before attackers get in

Hardening configurations, setting up access controls, encrypting data, applying least privilege. Security+ teaches you to shrink the attack surface so there’s far less for an attacker to exploit in the first place.

CompTIA Security+ in action Knowing how identity, access and encryption fit together means you secure systems by design, not as an afterthought.

Spotting Threats

Recognising an attack for what it is

A phishing email, an odd login, traffic that doesn’t belong. Security+ teaches you the threats and attack techniques in use today, so you can spot the warning signs and understand what an attacker is actually trying to do.

CompTIA Security+ in action Understanding threat actors and their methods turns “something feels off” into a clear, actionable alert.

Responding to Incidents

Staying calm when something gets through

When there’s an incident, what you do in the first hour matters. Security+ covers detection, response and recovery — so you can contain the damage, investigate properly, and help the organisation get back to normal.

CompTIA Security+ in action A clear incident-response process is the difference between a contained event and a full-blown crisis.

Exam details

About the CompTIA Security+ Exam

CompTIA Security+ is a single exam — the current SY0-701. It’s an optional add-on here: add your exam voucher at checkout, and we’ll provide it so you can book through Pearson VUE — online with a proctor, or at a test centre — when you’re ready.

Exam
One(SY0-701)
Format
MC + performance
Questions
Up to 90
Duration
90 minutes
Pass mark
750 / 900
Booking
We help arrange

What to Expect on Exam Day

The CompTIA Security+ exam is booked and sat through Pearson VUE. You can take it online with a remote proctor, or at a local test centre — whenever you’re ready.

Booking

When you add the exams and feel ready, your account manager helps you redeem your voucher and book through Pearson VUE — online or at a test centre near you.

Equipment required

For online testing you need a laptop or desktop (not a mobile or tablet), a working webcam and microphone, a quiet private room, and a stable internet connection.

On the day

You have 90 minutes and up to 90 questions, including performance-based questions that ask you to complete real tasks in a simulated environment — not just multiple choice.

Results

You get your score on a 100–900 scale as soon as you finish, with a report showing how you did in each area. Score 750 or above and you’re CompTIA Security+ certified.

Rescheduling

If something comes up, you can reschedule through Pearson VUE up to 24 hours before your exam. Your account manager can help if you’re not sure how.

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Career Growth Path

Where This Certification Takes You

Security+ takes you from general IT into dedicated cybersecurity roles. See where it leads — and the certifications that take you further.

Where You Are Now

Network+ or IT experience

CompTIA Security+

£35k–£45k avg.

You are here

Security Analyst

£40k–£55k avg.

Security Engineer

£55k–£70k avg.

Security Architect / Manager

£70k–£95k avg.

Security+ is a baseline requirement for many security and government roles
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing, best-paid areas of IT

Recommended next certifications

→ Natural next step

CompTIA CySA+

Step into a security analyst role — threat detection, monitoring and incident response.

£45k–£60kLearn more →
 → Go offensive

CompTIA PenTest+

Learn to think like an attacker, with ethical hacking and penetration testing.

£45k–£65kLearn more →
 → Secure the cloud

CompTIA Cloud+

Secure and manage the cloud infrastructure organisations now run on.

£45k–£65kLearn more →
 → Go all-in

Cybersecurity Career Bundle

Bundle the leading CompTIA security certifications, with exams, in one guided pathway.

£45k–£70kLearn more →

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Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

One course, no hidden extras. Add your exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

Course only — right for you if…

You want to study first and buy your exam voucher later, or you already have a way to fund the exam (for example through an employer).

Course & exam — right for you if…

You want everything sorted in one go. Choose the Include Exam option below to add your official SY0-701 voucher at a discount on buying it separately.

CompTIA Security+ — Sale Price

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Everything you need to prepare for the SY0-701 exam. Add your official exam voucher at checkout when you’re ready.

12 Months Course Access
Study anytime, on any device, 24/7
Expert Video Lessons
Covering every exam objective
Practice Exams & Test Prep
Modelled on the real exam
Official Exam
Optional — add your voucher at checkout
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Change your mind, get a refund
Certificate & Digital Badge
On course completion — shareable & verifiable

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

Is CompTIA Security+ for beginners?

No. It's not intended for beginners, as CompTIA do mention having previous experience and certifications.

Is CompTIA Security+ certification worth it?

Absolutely. Earning this certification will validate your ability to perform core security responsibilities. This Security+ credential will also showcase your commitment to becoming an IT security professional. Once you have added this to your CV, you can command better earnings and influencing more advanced IT security roles

What is the Security+ course in the UK?

The CompTIA Security+ certification is recognised internationally and therefore is very relevant in the UK. The Security+ course follows the Network+ and covers all the essential skills to perform security functions and is the starting point for your career in IT security.

Should I take A+ or Security+ first?

Following the CompTIA cybersecurity career path, the recommended training should be A+ first, or tackling the Cyber Security Courses for Beginners bundle is recommended. It's definitely worth understanding the technical and basic networking aspects first, before learning how to secure those technologies.

Can I pass security+ without an A+?

Yes. Providing you have previous security experience, this is possible. CompTIA does recommend that you have completed the Network+ and 2 years of relevant security experience.

How long does it take to learn CompTIA Security+?

This can vary depending on the learner, as we need to consider their previous experience and how quick they learn. However, we like to provide the learners with a guide of 30 hours per course.

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