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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Exam Guide

CompTIA Security+ (Exam Code SY0-501) is a globally recognized credential with certified professionals working in over 147 countries throughout the world. The CompTIA Security+ certification exam covers network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities as well as application, data and host security. Also included are access control, identity management, and cryptography. The test is 90 minutes long with a maximum of 90 questions. A passing score is a 750 on a scale of 100-900.

1.0 Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
2.0 Technologies and Tools
3.0 Architecture and Design
4.0 Identity and Access Management
5.0 Risk Management
6.0 Cryptography and PKI
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What attack actively intercepts a session and lets the attacker eavesdrop on communication?
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CompTIA® Security+ Cumulative Stats Recent Test Scores
82% 31% 53% 34% 91%
Average Score 64%
Exams Taken 12
September 28, 2017 at 2:57 PM 91%
September 27, 2017 at 10:17 PM 34%
September 27, 2017 at 4:29 PM 84%

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