CompTIA Just Changed EVERYTHING in the Security+ Exam (SY0-701)
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2023
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One thing that is consistent in Cybersecurity is change. Specifically, certifications in the career field tend to refresh approximately every three years to make sure that exam objectives are still relevant for cybersecurity professionals. Sometimes the exam version refreshes are drastic and sometimes they are merely cosmetic in appearance.
Join me in this video as we talk about the recent announcement for the Security+ from CompTIA and compare the SY0-601 versus the SY0-701 exam versions. We are going to compare the exam domains and I will discuss which exam version you should take.
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📜this will be my 3rd round for Sec+
I got my Cert & renewed it twice with CE (continuing education) - I’m hyped to see what’s new… haven’t taken a dive into the contents of this exam yet.
PS: I wish everyone a 800 or higher on their exam 💪🏾
Awesome and thanks for sharing! Way to support the the community with best wishes of success!
What route did you take to get it renewed through CE?
Thank you so much for putting out this video!
You are so welcome!
The cert is a checkbox for HR. The content does not matter to hiring personnel. Someone with a 601 and someone with a 701, they're the same.
I recommend against treating certifications like a checkbox because that usually becomes very evident in an interview but yes, just as I said, nobody really cares about the version.
@@JonGoodCyber thanks for this response. I wasnt quite sure what certs mean to HR and what kind of weight they hold career wise. I recently got into an a/v tech IT installer job and it has nothing to do with the actual it that i want to do. I was told start with certs
I just completed my 601 in August
@@drunkspartan711 I'm getting it because it is one of the few tests that satisfies federal regulations made by the DoD. So its an easy pick up
@@fluffyisyermom7631 ahhh ok. Thank you
Great information, I recently passed Network+ and was looking to start studying for Sec+ but wasn’t sure which exam to study. Thanks for the advice!
Glad it was helpful!
I am so glad I came accross this vídeo! I realized it is not always the best bet to go for "the latest and greatest" when you still have some months befor the old version retire date and better chances to pass since there is lot of more materials available. Simply smart thinking
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
This breakdown is well done. I have employees who need to take this exam. This really helps
Thank you for the feedback and I'm happy I could help!
How are you able to put out so much great content @Jon Good? My other channel is on it's fourth podcast episode and I feel like I am already running out of material. Guess I need relevant topics. Keep up the good work man!
I've been in the industry and doing content creation for years so that certainly helps. I appreciate the support!
👍🚀Algorithm boost. 🚀👍Thanks again. Great content.
Appreciate it!
Im actually glad. Seems to be more focused on actual Security topics that are relevant.
The closer a certification becomes aligned to Cybersecurity, the less appropriate it is for beginners with no experience. It will be interesting to see the next few exam versions and where CompTIA decides to take the certification.
Thank you forbthe update on 701.
You're welcome!
Great video with the exception of the camera angle changes.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video!
Im scheduled for my net+ next tuesday, and was planning on jumping straight into sec+ but if there isnt material ready yet, I might go for something else in the mean time. How long does it normally take for the textbook to come out?
Good luck on your Network+! Just out of curiosity, why are you going to wait? You have a ton of time to knock out the current version before it's retired. The timeline for new materials can vary so I wouldn't really use that as a deciding factor. I found one book that comes out on October 31, 2023 ( amzn.to/409O5mN ) so if you're really set on the new version, that might be a good option to use.
If i'm studying on 601 version, but i didn't buy a voucher yet. Can i buy a voucher for a 601 version after november? Or it will disapear from the shop when the new version is released?
You can take the 601 version until it is retired at the date mentioned in the video, which means nothing will change except having the option of a different version. Make sure you select the correct exam version if you register after 701 is released.
DoD 8570 was alot clearer about IAT levels and certification requirements for DoD personnel. DoD 8140 is a bit more ambiguous and wordy leaving it to interpretation regarding requirements. Some organizations try to leverage that to their advantage.
The idea behind the DoD 8140 is to align better with job requirements and the actual jobs. From an employee standpoint, it's not really all that different but certainly it can get confusing if you start diving too deep into the materials for it.
"All of the 8570 certifications did carry over to the 8140 Workforce Qualification and Management Program, and they were aligned to the appropriate DCWF Work Role."
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@@JonGoodCyber Thanks for the reply. It used to be easier because the 8570 would clearly say that in order to be IATII compliant one would need a qualifying IATII certificate (Sec+) to be compliant. Now it is more convoluted with the DCWF work roles and a lack of clearcut 'baseline' certifications.
Here is basically a guide for you that still applies if you want to reference the 8570...all jobs essentially require IAT II or higher (IAT I was rarely ever used)...IAM I or higher for lead and manager jobs (IAM II or higher if you oversee people)...and then the specialty areas of the 8570 apply based on the relevant role.
@@JonGoodCyber Thank you, I am awaiting the matrix being published for further guidance.
Hey im doing my google cert for cyber then plan on taking security+ and network+. Was thinking about taking A+ to get my foot in the door would you recommend this method? Any suggestion would be great
I recommend following the roadmap included in my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ).
Please tell me that they took out the part about Classful networking. Classful networking hasn't been relevant since 1993, but yet the 601 version still had it.
Classful still shows up in the real world enough where people need to know about it even though it's not the "cool thing" to do anymore.
I failed 501 twice. Been studying for 601 off and on for 2 years. I think I should take it soon. Interesting to see the topics reshuffled. My brain is so programmed for 601, I need to pass and move on to the next cert.
Two years is quite a long time to study for the Security+! Hopefully, you've figured out where you have been coming up short and pass the next time!
@@JonGoodCyber Please can you provide material or technique to prepare for CompTIA security +.I am a total newbie to CompTIA
@@yusufbayo5062 I recommend checking out the training on Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ).
Jeeez so fast. I wrote my Sy0-501 exam few years ago in 2020 and never looked back again.
CompTIA refreshes their exams about every three years so it was something that was already being anticipated. Most people do not really have a need to look back once they pass the exam for good reason.
If I start from 0, is it better to get a basic certificate, e.g. security+ and take an IT job as soon as possible, or try to learn as much as possible, get a few more certificates and try to get a job in cybersecurity?
I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) that will give you a roadmap to follow. The sooner that you can start getting experience, whether that's in IT or Cybersecurity, the better off that you'll be.
I'm currently taking the google cyber course which i plan to complete in the next month or two - once im done is there any benefit to taking 701 over 601?
Awesome! I recommend rewatching this video all the way through because I discuss which exam version makes sense to take and why.
@@JonGoodCyber just answer the question man wants everyone to rewatch just tell him.
Does the 601 have the DOD requirements like 701? If 601 has is it better off with that one? Please help me
The DOD has requirements of what they will accept but they do not set anything regarding CompTIA or their certifications. I don't know which requirement you are specifically referring to but there is no difference as far as the DOD is concerned.
Great information. Q: Would it be better to take the 601 before it retires or just take the 701?
I’m entry level TOC (technology operations center) and will have many BS in November. I’m looking to start my certification path. I don’t want to waste my time studying the 601 if it will be better to get the 701.
I’m just not sure there are any training for 701 yet.
You will definitely want to rewatch this video because I cover what my recommendation on which version to take based on specific criteria. You won't typically see training for the new version until just prior to the launch of the new exam version or just after it launches.
if i get the 601 cert now, it will last for 3 years? or after July 31, 2024 i have to renewal it ?
You will maintain your certification status timer regardless of exam versions changing.
Will we still be able to PURCHASE the 601 vouchers after the release of 701?
I recommend rewatching the video because I discuss taking the 601 version, vouchers, and the deadline date in this video.
I bought my 601 voucher in March, and my former prof was involved in writing the 701 exam, so he alerted me it was going to release in Nov. BUT he thought it would invalidate my 601 voucher, so I hurried up to take it... oh well.
It sounds like you passed though so that's great! For future reference, whenever there's a new exam version to be released, certification vendors will specifically say if it's a clean cutover to the new version of if there's a time period where you can still take the previous version once the new version is officially launched.
Vendors like CompTIA and Cisco, which label their exams specific versions, really stick to this process and the window is around 6 months. Other vendors like (ISC)2 will instead give a cutover date and don't offer the previous version after that point. The vendors using a cutover date typically give a decent amount of time prior (i.e., 4 to 6 months) so that if you're starting to study the day of the announcement, you'll have enough time.
There's always an overlap of the previous exam and the new exam. The 601 voucher probably isn't good for a 701 test, it's just that the 601 exam isn't retired until July 2024. After you pass nobody cares what version you took.
@@JuiceBoxScott thats not true. I care
I asked COMPTIA they said I had until July 2024 . I hope it was accurate
@@jamesiohnson6080 The date is stated in this video but I highly recommend always referencing the official website just in case they decide to change it.
Zero experience, half way through Google Cybersecurity course certification with intention to eventually take the CompTIA certification. Q: Do I require 2 years IT experience in order to take and / or become CompTIA certified?
None of the CompTIA certifications have an experience requirement, just a recommendation.
@@JonGoodCyber Awesome. 👍TY
Question for you, good sir.
Do you think Google's new Cyber Sec course is as good as Comptia Sec+?
Does it teach the same things, and which one is more affordable?
I'm really thinking of taking either Sec+ OR google's, but I'm not sure which one would be the best decision.
Google’s certifications aren’t taken seriously in the tech industry. The Security+ is.
I'm currently doing such course, and I was thinking in doing the Comptia Sec+ after I finish the Google one, are you saying they are similar?
The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is not a comparable option to the CompTIA Security+. Certainly there is some overlap as they both are trying to target similar audiences (new to Cybersecurity) but honestly, I have some very strong criticisms of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate. If you are just looking at the cost of the certification itself, then the Google option is less expensive however the return on your investment is also significantly lower. I recommend grabbing my free eBook ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ) where I've included a roadmap of skills and certifications that will set you up for success.
Thank you for your input, my friend. Means alot ❣@@JonGoodCyber
I just published the only review of the Google Cybersecurity Certificate that's not sponsored by Google or Coursera so you don't get all biased opinions you'll see elsewhere ( czcams.com/video/lZ6p_djgNWI/video.html ).
hello, i want ask to everybody, what difference between security+ and security+ ce?
Many CompTIA certifications used to be "good for life" or "GFL" until CE was implemented. CE stands for Continuing Education, which implemented ongoing education requirements to maintain your certification. This happened in 2011, so you can't get a non-CE version of Security+ today and haven't been able to for some time.
Q. For Comptia Security+ they have mentioned "Recommended 2years of Experience", is that mandatory to take this course and for exam.
Since I am from computer science and engineering background I wanted to start a career in cyber security. I have learnt "Certified in cyber security course" from ISC2. Which gave me fundamental concept of cyber security and I have AWS knowledge also.
Can a fresher can take this course or please suggest me any course so that I can start my Career in cyber security.
I appreciate your valuable response in advance.
Thank you
A recommendation is just that...a recommendation...so it's not required. I always direct people to begin with my Getting Started page ( jongood.com/getstarted/ ), which includes many resources and my free eBook with a roadmap of skills and certifications to pursue.
I had Printed out the 701 Exam Objectives, yesterday. Interesting.😃🧠
Glad to see that you were tracking the changes! What are your thoughts about it?
Where do you get this pls ?
The link is in the video description.
For me, im studying to get the 601. do you think i should focus on the 701 material or keep going for the 601?
I recommend rewatching this video as I discuss my recommendations for which version that you should take.
"Vouchers for the SY0-601 version are still valid through July 31, 2024". So does this mean the 601 vouchers will be available for purchase until July 2024? Or is there a deadline for purchasing the 601 vouchers?
You can buy them until that point. Typically, vouchers are valid for 12 months, but obviously, at this point, you wouldn't have the full 12 months to take the exam before it's retired. Remember that you might have a different expiration date if you already have a voucher.
@@JonGoodCyber That's good to know. Thanks for the quick reply.
Has the information on the cyber training pro website been updated to the new standards?
Yes, this was done at the time of the new version release date and you can find the training on the website ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ).
@@JonGoodCyber just signed up :)
@@Seasideblondie awesome, and happy to have you on the platform!
I dont think someone who passed the old one can fail this one.
I'm sure there's situations that show otherwise but generally with back to back exam versions from CompTIA, if you can pass with a fairly strong score on the older version then you should be able to clear the newer version.
@@JonGoodCyber You know that feeling when you pass a bridge just before it collapses that is how I am feeling right now, I just passed SY0-601. But to be honest I spent a lot of time preparing and practising I dont think I would fail the new one with some little extra reading.
@@jovictor3007 Congratulations on your pass! Certainly, exam objectives change between different versions, so if you understand what changed then you just have to cover those topics.
How would i search for a job that are looking for a security+ certification. I'm new to this whole job networking scene
Go to a job board like Indeed or LinkedIn and search for "Security+"...it's literally that easy. You can also try searching for specific job titles if you have one in mind. Remember though, it's not necessarily about seeing one or a few job postings, but more so about identifying trends in those jobs so that you appeal to more employers.
@@JonGoodCyberyou are heaven sent. Thank you so much
I just wish the Google Cyber Cert was DoD 8750 certified.
That will never happen for a lot of reasons, at least not in its current form. Also the DoD 8570 is no longer the current standard and was replaced by the DoD 8140 several years ago.
So i just started a course for Security+ today and i just found out that theres a new one!! How unlucky.. so what should i do? Because i cannot find a course for SY0-701 yet…
I provide advice on which exam version to take in this video so make sure to rewatch it if you missed it! I always recommend Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/ ) because the course coverage is fairly extensive.
Am in process of getting my google cyber security certificate then my comp tia hope to get an entry level by end of next year🤓
Nice! Are you going to school or something until then?
@@JonGoodCyberI think a local community college offers an associates in CS but no, just doing a bunch of certs and going to try for an entry level or intern job
The reason why I'm asking is because you don't want to just sit around studying and not getting experience. I highly encourage you to try and get an internship or entry level job in either IT or Cybersecurity as soon as possible. Learning new material and skills is great, but the quicker you can start to get any direct or related experience, the better.
@@JonGoodCyber I can apply to get an internship position even though I just started the process of getting my certs???
The requirements for internships are significantly lower than full time and some part time employment. The challenge with internships is going to be than the majority of them typically require you to be a student pursuing a degree, but there are some that do not have that requirement. Apprenticeships are similar to internships and might also be worth looking into, although they are less common in the United States (not sure where you live).
I just passed the 601
Congratulations that's great! What's next up?
Just passed Security+ last month. Thank GOD I had been studying for 601 for about 7 months. I just refused to take 701, lol.
Congrats on the pass! What's up next?
@@JonGoodCyber Taking a step back. Studying Network+ then proceeding with CySA+
Need some guidance here...I am studying for Sec+ SYO-601 & was planning to give it on March...what should I do now?
I recommend watching or rewatching the video because I talk about which version that you should take, why I think that, and important dates to consider.
I too am studying 601. I recommend grabbing your voucher for 601 now, and ensure you take the 601 exam before it becomes unavailable in July of 2024.
How can we renew comptia security plus 601 ?
I recommend visiting the CompTIA website: www.comptia.org/continuing-education/learn/how-to-renew
and us who took the on the 10th December 2023 601 chai do we need to redo it again
I'm not sure I exactly understand your question but once you get certified, you never are required to take the exam again unless you don't pay the annual fees and get the required continuing education credits.
The Sec+ requirement for DoD is going away....the 8570-M is being revamped. The draft has already been completed...still waiting on the roll out of the updates.
Honestly I've been hearing that for over a decade, yet it still has a solid position in both the government and contracts for government contractors.
Having either one is just interview screening anyways it’s not like you missing out on something crazy
I would be very cautious about treating any certification as simply a screening technique. Anything that you list on your resume is fair game to ask you questions about during an interview.
@@JonGoodCyber everyime i interview they never ask me about my certifications. its always more technical and behavioral but that dont mean the certs were useless cause i did learn a lot from them. when i did not have them i never got even a call back
i just spent a month studying for the 601, so now i gotta start over? =(
I guess you better watch the video to find out!
don’t let him make you afraid of the test. You’ll be okay.
You have until July 2024 to take 601 .
The date is stated in this video but I highly recommend always referencing the official website just in case they decide to change it.
I was informed on the date from an email I sent COMPTIA. I had just started about two weeks again on the 601. I had bought it in June. I was working on another cert at the time I bought it
Just got mine sec+ last week after 13 hours of studying. And my power went out 4 times during the test and I passed with an 762
I'm not entirely sure if I believe that since I've heard a lot of people who have been forced to retest with online proctors if their connection keeps dropping or less major issues. If you did indeed pass though, congratulations!
@@JonGoodCyber yeah so I stopped the test and was on the video with them and they stopped my test as my mother doesn't agree with me so she cut the power but on the bright side I passed
Here is my comptia reference to verify my security+ 7RKWC30YN21EQHST
@@Secure_Sessions you just said a whole bunch of absolutely nothing
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Im actually in an interesting situation. Im taking a cybersecurity course in college thats using the 501 objectives and im deciding between 601 and 701
Why are they still using 501 objectives? That's really strange as the exam changed almost 3 years ago but those objectives were released nearly 6 years ago! Anyways, the SY0-701 doesn't even launch until November 2023 but every exam has differences from the previous version. Make sure that you look at the exam objectives for whichever version you are going to attempt to make sure you have covered everything that you need. Personally, I always use the current materials for whichever exam version that I'm going to take as there is too much risk if you don't...but I really don't recommend using two exam versions prior to take the SY0-701 as you are asking for issues.
Yeah... You definitely need to talk to someone about that dude.
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That's a school you shouldn't be going to then
I don’t wanna be that guy but you’re most likely to fail using old material to study, get up to date bro
6th can be done for a next 6th months ?
Typically with CompTIA you can take the previous exam version up to 6 months after the launch date of a new exam version. As stated in this video and per CompTIA's announcement, you can take the SY0-601 exam version through July 31, 2024.
@@JonGoodCyber great. Got Sybex book and practice questions so i should crack on it before dead line. Also many thanks for great content.
No problem...also remember we have a 601 course and tons of practice questions on Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/p/comptia-security-bundle ). We will also have a 701 course.
jon good? yes he seems excellent to me
I'm glad that you are enjoying the content!
is 701 easier? look less complex
I wouldn't necessarily say that it's "easier" as a lot of the changes are around consolidation of content, and removing obsolete topics...but none of the changes have drastically changed the difficulty of the exam.
I was about to take my 601 in 3 weeks any suggestions? should I take 701 instead?
I recommend rewatching the video because I discuss which version to take and why, and the release date of the exam.
Waiting for the differences (all caps) 6 minutes into it.
I guess you better keep watching so that you get all the content that's packed in this video.
🎉🎉🎉
Thank you for watching!
I just bought my 601 voucher 😭
Per CompTIA, "Vouchers for the SY0-601 version are still valid through July 31, 2024." So unless you are going to take an abnormally long amount of time to complete the exam, you should be fine.
i just bought mine + the sec+ guide by darril gibson. my goal is to pass it in 1 - 2 months @@JonGoodCyber
Totally doable...I also encourage you to check out the training and practice exams we have on Cyber Training Pro ( www.cybertrainingpro.com/p/comptia-security-bundle ).
Wild that its changed already 😂
Why is that? They usually change about every 3 years with CompTIA.
I wish CompTIA would quit this multiple guess crap and go with practical exams.
Although practical exams provide benefits such as performing specific tasks, they cannot determine all indicators of somebody being able to perform a job in technology, IT or Cyber Security. Multiple choice questions aren't a perfect science, but when done correctly, they can expose a candidates inability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking to answer questions (not perform a task). Many times this is done with limited information, and is a very real world situation. The career field isn't just about answering questions or performing certain tasks...it requires the ability to do both.
Security + is becoming irrelevant. Employers are not considering it any more
Security+ is becoming irrelevant for Cybersecurity?