220-1201 Exam Domains & Topics
Understand the SY0-701 domains and stop losing points on scenario tradeoffs.
Quick answers
- General Security Concepts: core principles, crypto use-cases, common risks.
- Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations: attack types + how to reduce impact.
- Security Architecture: secure design, segmentation, cloud/virtualization basics.
- Security Operations: monitoring, incident response, IAM, governance basics.
A+ is split into Core 1 and Core 2. Core 1 is mostly hardware, networking, mobile devices, virtualization/cloud basics, and troubleshooting.
Core 2 focuses on operating systems (Windows), security, software troubleshooting, and operational procedures.
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How domains map to real questions
Security+ is scenario-driven. Your score often depends on choosing the best control and the best response for the situation.
- General Security Concepts: core principles, crypto use-cases, risk basics.
- Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations: attack types + how to reduce impact.
- Security Architecture: secure design, segmentation, identity, cloud basics.
- Security Operations: monitoring, incident response, IAM, governance basics.
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- Core 1 focus map (hardware/networking/troubleshooting)
- Core 2 focus map (OS/security/ops)
- Domain-based practice strategy
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What is the difference between Core 1 and Core 2?
Core 1 is more about devices, hardware, and networking. Core 2 is more about OS, security, and operational procedures.
How should I use domains to study?
Do a baseline quiz, identify weak domains, then practice those domains daily and review explanations.
Do I need to memorize ports and tools?
You need practical recognition: common ports, Windows tools, basic commands, and troubleshooting steps.
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