CompTIA Security+ · SY0-701
Security+ Flashcards
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10 Security+ terms to know
- SIEM
- Aggregates logs, correlates events, alerts on threats. Central security visibility. Examples: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar. SOC essential tool.
- XDR
- Integrates security across endpoint, network, cloud, email. Broader than EDR. Correlates threats across environment. Next-gen security platform.
- MFA
- Two or more authentication factors: know (password), have (token), are (biometric), somewhere (location). Much stronger than password alone. Enable everywhere.
- SAML
- XML standard for SSO. Exchanges authentication/authorization data. IdP authenticates, sends assertion to SP. Enterprise federation.
- PKI
- Framework for managing certificates. Components: CA, RA, CRL/OCSP. Enables encryption, authentication, signing. Foundation of trust.
- RTO
- Maximum acceptable downtime. How quickly must systems be restored? Determines DR strategy - hot/warm/cold site choice.
- RPO
- Maximum acceptable data loss (time). How old can recovered data be? Determines backup frequency. RPO of 1 hour needs hourly backups.
- IPS
- IDS that actively blocks threats. Inline deployment. Can drop malicious traffic. Risk of false positives blocking legitimate traffic.
- SOAR
- Automates security operations and incident response. Playbooks for common scenarios. Integrates with SIEM, ticketing. Speeds response time.
- 2FA
- Authentication requiring exactly two different factors: something you know, have, are, or somewhere you are. Subset of MFA. Example: password + SMS code.
What's in the Security+ deck
Our Security+ flashcard decks help you memorize the essential terms, acronyms, protocols, and concepts you need to pass the SY0-701 exam. Using spaced repetition, our system shows you cards at optimal intervals to maximize retention while minimizing study time.
Security Acronyms
CIA, AAA, SIEM, SOAR, XDR, and all the acronyms you need to know
Attack Types
Phishing, malware, social engineering, and threat actor techniques
Cryptography
Encryption algorithms, hashing, PKI, certificates, and key management
Network Security
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, proxies, and network security concepts
Compliance & Frameworks
NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and governance
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Frequently asked questions
- How do flashcards help with Security+?
- Security+ requires memorizing hundreds of terms, acronyms, and concepts. Research on spaced repetition and retrieval practice consistently shows better long-term retention than rereading or cramming.
- What topics are covered?
- Our flashcards cover all SY0-701 domains including security concepts, threats and attacks, architecture, operations, and governance. Special focus on frequently-tested acronyms and protocols.
- How long should I study flashcards daily?
- 15-30 minutes of focused flashcard review daily is ideal. Consistency matters more than duration. Our system optimizes which cards to show for efficient learning.
- Can I use flashcards as my only study method?
- Flashcards are best combined with practice questions. Use flashcards to memorize terms and concepts, then practice questions to apply that knowledge in context.
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