Security+: Installing and Configuring Network Components to Support Organizational Security

SY0-401 Overview

This exam focused on security tools from a network hardening perspective with an intention of securing the network from any conventional attack. Installation and configuration of the following devices were covered in the recently outdated exam (SY0-401).

The Security+ syllabus is updated every three years. Normally, the exam is denoted by a code consisting of a sequence of letters and numbers; for example, SY0-401 is the most recently outdated exam. During the revision, a number of changes are made from the previous to the most recent exam. This article covers the most recent changes leading to the current exam – the SY0-501. We shall be covering the changes related to the Installing and configuring of network components in order to support organizational security. We shall take a look at how this is covered in the new exam and how it differs from the previous exam.

Exam Changes Overview 

Between the two exams SY0-401 and SY0-501, there is a significant overall change in the content. The new exam focuses on attacks, risk management and hands-on skills using technologies and tools. As a result, the domains have been re-named and re-ordered to reflect cyber security trends as determined in the Security+ SY0-501

 Under the previous exam (SY0-401), the installation and configuration of network components was found under the Network Security domain, and specifically under section 1.2 Network Administration Principles. which covered 20% of the exam, but is currently found within the Technologies and Tools domain (22% of the overall exam) and under section 2.1 Security Components.