CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Guide: Master cybersecurity fundamentals and pass the SY0-701 exam on your first attempt 3rd Edition

This study guide is amazing and definitely a game changer (MAKING THIS PURCHASE WAS DEFINITELY WORTH IT) as I prepared for my exam. I read the book from front to back several times - reading it the first time then taking notes the second time - then the third time reviewing the notes on the topics I found I had issues with which assisted me grasping the concepts.This book has been an outstanding resource in my Security+ prep journey. What really sets it apart is how approachable and easy to understand the material is — even complex topics are broken down in a way that’s practical and memorable. The writing feels more like a conversation than a lecture, which helps the content stick and makes studying far less intimidating.One of the best things about this guide is how it encourages critical thinking. Rather than just handing you textbook definitions, the author focuses on how concepts apply in real-world scenarios. That approach helped me actually understand the “why” behind the “what,” which is crucial not just for the test, but for real-life application in the cybersecurity field.The chapter reviews and quizzes are also helpful in reinforcing key ideas. They're challenging in a good way and made me reflect more deeply on the material, not just memorize answers. It’s clear that the author put a lot of thought into crafting a learning experience that’s both informative and engaging.This isn’t just another dry exam cram — it’s a well-written, thoughtfully designed tool that builds real comprehension. I’d absolutely recommend it to anyone studying for the Security+ exam or wanting a strong cybersecurity foundation. A must-have on your study shelf!Pros:- This is the only Security+ book where each chapter is an exam objective, making it easy to prepare for the exam, they have multiple choice end of chapter questions to ensure you have understood the chapter. Ian has produced three online mock exams of 75 questions so you can measure if you are ready, giving you the look and feel of the real exam, making sure you are ready to spend $404 on booking an exam- The material is written well and very engaging.- All material covered in the book fills the knowledge and/or extend further for the scope of the Security+ 701 certification exam.- The wording is easy to understand.- When reading the material, it is straight and to the point with no fluff.- Read, study, take quizzes, then review why you answered incorrectly - do this and understand the basic concept then expect to leave the testing center certified.- The formatting is understandable and makes sense with the sequence it is in.Cons (none - I am very satisfied with the material the author presents in this "GEM" of a book).

Ian Neil's Security+ SYO 701 book is a great read!! Whether you have an IT background or not, if you aspire to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam or pursue a career in certified security, this book will help you achieve your goals. It is also a valuable companion for the US government and US Department of Defense personnel looking to achieve security certification. It serves as an excellent reference material for college students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity that I have.I purchased mine from Amazon....everything good from A to Z!!! It covers the exam topics that are in each domain that will be on the exam and the % that each domain is given on the test. Love the highlights or summary review at the end of each chapter. Great for review!My favorite was the book layout. The chapters were written in a way that helped me to go over information aligned with the objectives of the test, small chunks at a time. Easy to read! Ian writes it in a way that you can understand and comprehend the material at hand.Also, included in the book are the practice questions which you can't get enough of in my opinion. Last but not least, is the online support that Ian offers with each book. With the purchase of this book, you are also granted a lifetime access to web-based exam prep tools, including 3 full-length mock exams, flashcards, acronyms, along with a 12% Security+ exam discount voucher.THANK YOU IAN!

I just passed my Security Plus exam and this book was a huge help. I had about a month to prepare for the exam and was originally using various other study materials. I still felt like I wasn't understanding the material well and was hoping I could find a book that outlined the core concepts and gave me time to practice what I learned. A week before my exam, out of desperation, I bought this book and went through the entire thing in a few days.This book is excellent. The chapters are easy to read and the practice problems at the end of each chapter are really helpful.What I learned from the exam is that it's not about the practice sets you use. There are tons out there and most of them are pretty good. But it's important to actually understand the material because you're going to see some pretty tough problems on the actual test that you haven't seen in your practice tests.This book really saved me by helping me have an in-depth conceptual understanding of each concept which is what helped me pass. I just wish I would have gotten this book sooner.Thank you so much to the author, Ian Neil.