The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 course is structured into five domains, each covering key cybersecurity topics: 

• 1. General Security Concepts: Covers foundational security principles, including the CIA triad and AAA, along with topics like zero trust and cryptography.
• 2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations: Focuses on threat actors, attack vectors, various types of vulnerabilities, signs of malicious activity, and mitigation strategies.
• 3. Security Architecture: Addresses the security aspects of different architectural models (like cloud and on-premises), applying security principles to infrastructure, data protection strategies, and resilience/recovery.
• 4. Security Operations: Covers applying security techniques, managing assets, vulnerability management, security monitoring, improving enterprise security, identity and access management, automation in security, incident response, and using data for investigations.
• 5. Security Program Management and Oversight: Explores security governance, risk management, third-party risk, compliance, audits, and security awareness. 

Skills covered

• The certification validates abilities in assessing security postures,
• Recommending and implementing solutions,
• Monitoring hybrid environments,
• Understanding relevant laws and policies,
• Responding to security events.
• It emphasizes practical skills for real-world security challenges.