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MGIT – CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Exam

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification Exam

This self-paced practice exam replicates the format and difficulty of the official CompTIA Security+ test. You’ll face realistic, scenario-based multiple-choice and performance-based questions mapped to the five SY0-701 domains:

  • Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Practice as often as you like, view detailed feedback for each question, and track your progress toward exam readiness.

Foundations of Information Technology - Core 1

Course Summary:
This six-week course provides a hands-on introduction to modern information technology through the lens of CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) objectives. Students learn to install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, mobile devices, and basic networks, while developing the troubleshooting and customer-support skills used daily in IT operations.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify and install computer components, storage devices, and peripherals
  • Configure and support mobile devices, laptops, and printers
  • Build and maintain wired and wireless networks for home and small-office environments
  • Understand virtualization, cloud computing, and IoT fundamentals
  • Apply structured troubleshooting methodologies to hardware and network issues

Course Format:

  • Duration: 6 weeks (self-paced with guided weekly milestones)
  • Includes: video lessons, interactive labs, and practice quizzes
  • Prerequisite: None — ideal for beginners entering IT or preparing for CompTIA A+ certification

Outcomes:
Upon completion, students will be able to assemble and maintain personal computers, connect and troubleshoot networks, and provide first-line technical support across diverse devices and platforms. This course fully aligns with the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) exam and prepares students for ITFN 102 – Core 2.

Foundations of Information Technology - Core 2

Course Summary:
This six-week course builds on Core 1 and prepares students for the CompTIA A+ 220-1202 (Core 2) exam. Learners develop real-world skills in operating systems, security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures—mirroring the four official domains of the certification. Through hands-on labs and scenario-based exercises, students will learn to support modern computing environments across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms while implementing cybersecurity best practices and professional IT workflows.

Course Objectives:

  • Install, configure, and manage Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile operating systems
  • Secure devices and data using authentication, encryption, and access control methods
  • Detect, remove, and prevent malware and common cyber threats
  • Troubleshoot operating system, application, and security issues
  • Apply best practices for change management, documentation, and professionalism in IT

Course Format:

  • Duration: 6 weeks (self-paced with weekly milestones)
  • Includes: video lessons, virtual labs, quizzes, and practice exams
  • Prerequisite: ITFN 101 – Foundations of Information Technology (Core 1)

Outcomes:
Students completing this course will be able to:

  • Support and secure multiple operating systems in business and home environments
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and system recovery
  • Demonstrate readiness for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) certification exam

Computer Networking Essentials

This six-week course provides a deep dive into networking fundamentals aligned with the CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) certification. Students learn how to design, configure, secure, and troubleshoot modern wired and wireless networks in both on-premises and cloud environments. Topics include the OSI model, IP addressing, routing and switching, VLANs, subnetting, wireless standards, and network security controls.

Objectives:

  • Understand core networking concepts and topologies
  • Configure routers, switches, and access points
  • Implement network services and security protocols
  • Monitor, document, and troubleshoot network performance
  • Apply disaster recovery and high-availability concepts

Outcome:
Students will be able to build, manage, and secure enterprise-class networks and will be prepared for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

This six-week course builds a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles based on the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) objectives. Students explore the key elements of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA triad), along with threat types, security controls, identity management, and incident response.

Objectives:

  • Identify and mitigate common cyber threats and attacks
  • Apply security controls to protect systems and networks
  • Implement access management and authentication
  • Perform basic risk management and policy enforcement
  • Understand cryptography, network defense, and secure operations

Outcome:
Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge to secure modern IT environments and will be prepared for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

Cloud Infrastructure and Management

This six-week course covers the architecture, deployment, and management of secure cloud environments as outlined in CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-004). Students gain practical experience provisioning resources, automating cloud operations, implementing security controls, and troubleshooting performance issues across multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures.

Objectives:

  • Design resilient cloud architectures and network topologies
  • Deploy virtual machines, containers, and storage solutions
  • Manage cloud operations, scaling, and monitoring
  • Apply identity, access, and encryption controls
  • Automate resource management using Infrastructure as Code

Outcome:
Learners will gain operational competency in cloud management and readiness for the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam.

Advanced Cybersecurity

This capstone course aligns with CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) and prepares students to design and implement secure enterprise-level architectures. Participants integrate knowledge from prior courses to address governance, risk, cryptography, and advanced security engineering challenges.

Objectives:

  • Architect secure hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments
  • Apply advanced cryptographic, identity, and PKI solutions
  • Manage incident response and forensic procedures
  • Implement governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
  • Design security controls supporting business resilience

Outcome:
Graduates will demonstrate mastery of enterprise security strategy and readiness for the CompTIA CASP+ certification exam.

Linux System Administration

Aligned with CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006), this course introduces students to Linux system management, configuration, and troubleshooting. Through guided labs, students learn to install, manage, secure, and automate Linux servers in both enterprise and cloud environments.

Objectives:

  • Manage users, permissions, and file systems
  • Configure networking, services, and firewalls
  • Implement automation with shell scripting and Ansible
  • Secure Linux systems using SELinux and encryption tools
  • Diagnose performance, network, and security issues

Outcome:
Graduates will gain hands-on Linux administration skills and be ready for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.

Server Management and Administration

Based on the CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) objectives, this course equips students with the knowledge to install, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise servers. Students gain practical experience managing virtualization, redundancy, and disaster recovery within datacenter environments.

Objectives:

  • Deploy and manage physical and virtual servers
  • Configure RAID, storage, and network connectivity
  • Implement server hardening, backups, and monitoring
  • Troubleshoot hardware, OS, and performance issues
  • Apply documentation and change-management best practices

Outcome:
Students will understand end-to-end server management and be prepared for the CompTIA Server+ certification exam.

Cyber Defense Operations

This advanced six-week course aligns with CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) and focuses on proactive security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Students learn to analyze security data, assess vulnerabilities, and use SIEM and SOAR tools to mitigate threats.

Objectives:

  • Detect and analyze indicators of compromise
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and interpret results
  • Perform incident response and threat hunting
  • Communicate findings through reports and dashboards
  • Apply automation and process improvement in SOC operations

Outcome:
Graduates will be able to protect and defend organizational assets and will be prepared for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam.

Penetration Testing & Ethical Hacking

Aligned with CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003), this six-week course provides hands-on instruction in offensive security and ethical hacking. Students learn how to assess vulnerabilities, exploit weaknesses, and document findings responsibly within a professional penetration testing framework.

Objectives:

  • Plan and scope penetration tests ethically and legally
  • Perform network, application, and wireless exploitation
  • Conduct post-exploitation and pivoting
  • Analyze findings and produce professional reports
  • Recommend mitigation and remediation strategies

Outcome:
Students will gain essential red-team skills and be prepared for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam.