SY0-701 Core Services & Categories
A quick map of core services by category to reduce confusion in scenarios.
Quick answers
- You don’t need every service: know categories + common ones.
- Practice matching scenarios to services (that’s the exam).
- Learn common confusion pairs and constraints.
- Repeat short mini tests until it becomes automatic.
Security+ often tests whether you can pick the right security control for the scenario.
This page focuses on core security services and what problem each one solves.
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Core services by category (high-level)
- Core categories: compute, storage, networking, identity, governance.
- Practice: match scenarios to the right category and control.
- Repeat: short mini tests until it becomes automatic.
Topics & Skills Covered
- IAM, RBAC, least privilege
- MFA and authentication factors
- SIEM and centralized logging
- EDR vs antivirus
- PKI certificates and trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between SIEM and EDR?
SIEM aggregates and correlates logs across systems; EDR focuses on endpoint detection and response.
Do I need deep crypto math for SY0-701?
Usually no. Focus on use-cases: when to use hashing, encryption, certificates, and key management.
How do I improve fastest?
Practice scenario questions daily and review explanations for every wrong answer.
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