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CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ Syllabus
Vendor-neutral foundational IT certifications widely used in the UK for support, networking and cybersecurity roles. The full CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus: 6 subjects, 26 chapters, 105 topics and 212 sub-topics, with 395 flashcards written against it.
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ subjects
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101)
- Mobile Devices · 4 topics
- Networking Fundamentals · 5 topics
- Hardware · 6 topics
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing · 3 topics
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting · 6 topics
CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating Systems, Security & Operational Procedures (220-1102)
- Operating Systems · 6 topics
- Security · 6 topics
- Software Troubleshooting · 4 topics
- Operational Procedures · 6 topics
CompTIA Network+: Networking Concepts & Models (N10-009)
- OSI and Networking Models · 3 topics
- Cabling, Connectivity and Media · 3 topics
- IP Addressing and Subnetting · 4 topics
- Network Services and Applications · 3 topics
- Cloud and Datacentre Concepts · 3 topics
CompTIA Network+: Implementation, Operations & Wireless (N10-009)
- Routing Technologies · 3 topics
- Switching Technologies · 3 topics
- Wireless Networking · 3 topics
- Network Operations · 3 topics
- Network Troubleshooting · 4 topics
CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701)
- General Security Concepts · 3 topics
- Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations · 5 topics
- Cryptographic Solutions · 4 topics
CompTIA Security+: Architecture, Operations & Governance (SY0-701)
- Security Architecture · 4 topics
- Identity and Access Management · 3 topics
- Security Operations · 4 topics
- Governance, Risk and Compliance · 4 topics
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ flashcards
395 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101) — 72 cards
- CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating Systems, Security & Operational Procedures (220-1102) — 89 cards
- CompTIA Network+: Networking Concepts & Models (N10-009) — 51 cards
- CompTIA Network+: Implementation, Operations & Wireless (N10-009) — 52 cards
- CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701) — 56 cards
- CompTIA Security+: Architecture, Operations & Governance (SY0-701) — 75 cards
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus?
CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ covers 6 subjects: CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101), CompTIA A+ Core 2: Operating Systems, Security & Operational Procedures (220-1102), CompTIA Network+: Networking Concepts & Models (N10-009), CompTIA Network+: Implementation, Operations & Wireless (N10-009), CompTIA Security+: Threats, Attacks & Cryptography (SY0-701) and CompTIA Security+: Architecture, Operations & Governance (SY0-701).
How many chapters and topics are in the CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ syllabus?
26 chapters and 105 topics, broken down further into 212 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. CompTIA A+ Core 1: Hardware, Mobile Devices & Networking (220-1101) is the largest subject, with 24 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there CompTIA A+ / Network+ / Security+ flashcards?
Yes — 395 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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