Big Changes to the CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601 to SY0-701

[@SpaghettiWstrnGrl]

For people wondering if you can still take the 601 test in November when they release the 701 version. I had the same question. I contacted Comptia directly and they told me we have until July 2024 to take the 601 version then they’re going to retire that version of the test. I’m currently studying for the 601 version as well.

[@shawnschandelmeier1712]

Thanks for sharing!

[@d.w.4319]

Thanks I was freaking out this is a relief

[@chuksjerahmeel1355]

Thank you for the information because I'm studying for the 601

[@attackofthemutant]

Thanks for sharing. I recently bought a 50 grand book to study for the 601 and I was about to cry

[@DTG-]

Good luck 🙏🏽

[@ritchiedavies9926]

I just passed my 601 Sec+ on the 19th of August just in time !

[@myphoneglows]

Passed my 601 a few days ago. Your pbq videos and explanations were invaluable. I really appreciate you uploading those videos to youtube. Hopefully I can start an IT career now. If you have any advice for starting one, I'm all ears.

[@gtarules1]

How long did you study and what sources have you used?

[@Eah2019]

Can you help me ?

[@nathanelmeier3972]

What sources did you use?

[@jordancomfort7320]

I just passed my security + 601 certification thanks to your well thought through videos, thank you sir

[@wainreed1233]

Phew passed 601 few weeks ago thankfully

[@LunaTuna]

How was the exam? Congratulations!

[@JohnTricktheUltimateTrick]

​@LunaTuna Hard lot's of performance based questions and log questions.

[@wainreed1233]

I had 3 problem based and 82 multiple choice

[@valarr8365]

You actually deserve so much more views and credit, these videos are so good for cert prep.

[@ajramirez77]

I'm so glad I passed 601 in August! Your vids helped tremendously for the PBQs I had!

[@averagebloke4474]

Congrats I failed and gave up

[@maxreaper25]

Any simialrities in pbqs

[@ajramirez77]

@maxreaper25 when you take Sec+ they make you sign a NDA. Best I can say is that it gives a really good look for the test.

[@usafan241]

@@averagebloke4474lol

[@bloodlustde]

Glad i got my 601 already. I passed yesterday and found all of your videos really helpful, thanks for uploading them!

[@Ayy_Yoo_Q]

Glad I passed it in April. Thanks for the update!

[@harvindkumaar519]

Just passed my SY0-601. I wanted to take the opportunity to thank this channel, the videos and lessons provided were extremely helpful.

[@ankitjain4377]

Which learning material you used?are you fresher to IT oe experienced?

[@harvindkumaar519]

Experienced, but that's the thing. The hardest part for me was memorizing the wordy stuff. Technical questions are relatively easy

[@ankitjain4377]

@@harvindkumaar519 how old are you?I am in 33 and into IT Support role side will it add any help to me getting into cybersecurity job?do you have instagram?

[@nightshiftregulator1836]

So Glad I passed my exam in January!! A+ Security+ certified… still no job but when I knock out network+ they should roll in.

[@MrNiceGuy1422001]

roll

[@Rells26]

Doesn’t work like that.

[@nightshiftregulator1836]

@@Rells26 oh i know… i’ve been 8570 compliant for awhile now.

[@poeticronin7235]

Passed in February thankfully.

[@Jurmane]

passed the 601 last Monday!😮‍💨

[@cyberkraft1]

Congratulations!

[@DJ_JMIZZEL]

Appreciate the update, I need to sign up for the exam soon.

[@Poor_righteous_teacher7]

It makes sense for these baseline certs to change their course outline and some fundaments with Artificial intelligence coming to light and technology innovation moving at lightspeed

[@noko3300]

The good news is the 601 doesn't expire until July 2024.

[@tacoma08]

So what if you're in the middle of the Security+ prep course?

[@zuberkariye2299]

You have until April, 2024 and after that it would be retired

[@soundsofpeace6468]

Thank you very much and keeps usup to speed

[@sleepykayo84]

Is there any study material on 701 yet?

[@Penfrindle]

I’m freaking out bc I’m scheduled to take the 601 at the end of the month

[@EdgarJacob2274]

Hey CyberCraft, will you be doing a crash course on sy0-701 anytime soon?

[@enriquemino9963]

first wrong thing said the exam 701 is comming out in NOV but the 601 expires on july 2024 so you have 10 months not a few.

[@reality144th]

Its ok, I study everyday, I eat, drink, sleep Cybersecurity, especially Hacking 😁, its just more knowledge that is needed. I love it, its my passion.

[@tyrojames9937]

I will check this out. 😀👍🏾

[@Tempy90]

I have asked many people and the consensus seems to be hurry and take Security+ 601 before November changes to 701 so you have the three year cert but not the difficulty. I feel like that's not correct but I don't know as much as the people saying otherwise. Does the certificate specify which version? Was curious your opinion.

[@cyberkraft1]

I wouldn't worry about the version of the exam. The core concepts will still remain the same in both versions. If you're starting your studies now, then it makes sense to go with the 601 version. I hope this helps!

[@tobleroonie5043]

I just passed the 601 and my cert does not specify the version. I chose to take the 601 because I already had materials for it, and there were not 701 practice tests available so it seemed prudent to go with the known quantity. Since you have to maintain the cert every 3 years your knowledge will remain current enough for CompTIA's standards, and employers do not care what test version you took, only that your cert is active.

[@Tempy90]

@@tobleroonie5043 Awesome I have a 601 voucher and scheduled test date so its good to know there is no specification.

[@professionalgrinder716]

Hey does this mean we can’t take the 601 in November? I am asking because I saw something else online saying we have until 7/2024 to take the 601

[@SpaghettiWstrnGrl]

I had the same question. I contacted Comptia directly and they told me we have until July 2024 to take the 601 version then they’re going to retire that version.

[@professionalgrinder716]

@@SpaghettiWstrnGrl Well that makes me feel good. Thank you!

[@willellison3233]

I just passed the 601 today

[@dylono.t.2509]

Will there be overlap where both tests are offered? How long will that last?

[@emphramejomey6244]

Lucky me had my 601 on the 7 Aug

[@htwingnut]

If I understand properly, won't there be an overlap period of several months where you can take SY0-601 or SY0-701, correct?

[@fantasydrive4370]

Yeah I would also want this cleared up 🙏🏻

[@SRGjager]

I would imagine there would be, because SYO-601 is shown as being valid until July 2024

[@wanchokoy]

Yeah same thought. I read somewhere there is a grace period of 5 months for 601 after 701 will release so you can still take the 601 until next year April.

[@cyberlocc]

​@wanchokoy so when this just happened with the A+ I am fairly sure that grace period comes down to purchases. When you buy a voucher you get 6 months to use it. So if you buy a 601 voucher on October 31st, you have 6 months to take the 601. But you cannot buy a 601 voucher after November 1st.

[@cyberkraft1]

Great question! Yes, there is going to be an overlap period where both version of the exam are available. It should last at least three months.

[@kyynae]

So if I take the 601 and pass now but it expires in July will the cert not be valid for 3 years? I’d have to renew?

[@cyberkraft1]

Your Security+ will be valid for your entire career. You simply have to pay the membership fee to CompTIA and complete 50 continuing education credits every three years.

[@donquixote956]

How to renew Seucity plus 601 ?I took the exam in 2020. Any ideas.

[@cyberkraft1]

You should be able to renew your Security+ by submitting Continuing Education Units (CEUs). You will need 50 CEUs to renew Security+.

[@abdulalialotaibi7062]

So, will my SY0-601 Security+ Cert be useless after Nov 1st?

[@tacoma08]

I'm in the middle of my 601 course now

[@cyberkraft1]

Great question! If you certify with the 601 version, you can maintain your Security+ certification throughout your career. So, you won't need to re-certify on the 701 version.

[@herculesskinny2030]

Are the 701 study books out yet?

[@Eclipse9362]

Think of yourself as a computer, and I see the 06 and the 08. I'm going with the new one. It's gonna out last 07. You can study 07 til you upgrade to 08. About money or retention. Some companies will stick with a certain model. But the industry grows every 5 months. Their working on the 9 and 10, 8 is already for 2024

[@bmalin]

that's a fine way to go about it, but people may have materials for the 601 that they've had for a minute. if the 701 is in fact more difficult and the 601 goes until 7/24, why not try to pass the 601 with the materials you have vs buying all new materials? I dont even see 701 materials yet. my two cents. @@Eclipse9362

[@043-namanvora2]

one question doc, if i study sy0 601 now will that be considerate as a valuable certificate?

[@tobleroonie5043]

When you receive your Security+ certification, it doesn't even show the number on it. It just says you are certified in Security+. It will not matter to anyone you had to provide that cert to (i.e. employers) what number test you took.

[@043-namanvora2]

thanks @@tobleroonie5043 for reply

[@mojgandavoodi4494]

Anyone can recommend a good study book for passing security + exam? ALso, do we have to purchase the voucher for the exam now before July? My goal is to have this exam after new year,

[@tobleroonie5043]

Darrill Gibson's Security+ book is supposed to be top tier. He recently released an updated 701 version but the 601 is still readily available too.

[@ikeoluwaodusi5557]

does this mean that the resources i have for the 601 wont be useful to me if i want to write the 701?

[@anshgaikwad4268]

Should I take SY0-601 right now or wait and give SY0-701 in November?

[@bmalin]

I had same question, but see the 601 isn't retiring until July '24, so I am saying go for 601 since it's still relevant and active. IMO.

[@pbmastamind]

Passed it in May 😅

[@ironsilk6634]

That's a lot of changesd!

[@samfisher5302]

Went to write my exam today, and ironically, the computers were down. -____-“

[@TheOfficial_CommanderShepherd]

I test next month wish me luck.

[@TheLegend-gv5ij]

Bro the 701 seems soooo much easier than the 601

[@aquibshaikh4630]

Today I passed my security+ sy0 601 and now i saw this😂😂

[@Instynctofficial]

Passed the 601 today the moment I realized last week that the 701 is coming out😂

[@nathanelmeier3972]

What sources did you use?

[@nathanelmeier3972]

Also did the test have any port numbers?

[@Instynctofficial]

i took the test twice, and the second time (the one i passed) i think there was only one question regarding ports, and the sources i used is i printed out the objectives from CompTIA, put it in a binder and take notes on the definitions i didnt know, i used professor messors videos because they go in order of the CompTIA objectives, and then i googled the rest that i didnt understand. Also the CompTIA security + app has practice questions and tests for free and they are exactly formatted like the sec+ exam itself which was very helpful.@@nathanelmeier3972

[@iyke4djakes]

There's really no big change. The just split the modules so instead of having fewer modules, it has been broken down into more modules which is more targeted. Thhis guy is just an alarmist. Exam objectives are the same

[@sebastiaoantonio1016]

I made big mistake, already buy Book CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601 .

[@luisbaltazar6739]

you can do the 601 until july 2024.