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SY0-801 V8 Masterclass: Prepare for CompTIA Security+®

Prepare for the new CompTIA Security+ (Unofficial) [AR, EN, ES, FR, HI, PT, TR subs]

4.34.3(5)(5 reviews)Created by: Jozef BarosJozef BarosLast updated 11/2026
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This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.Before enrolling, please watch free preview videos, to see what you are getting and if the course style suits you.Prepare for the new CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 (version 8) exam with a course built around the way the exam actually tests you: scenarios, performance-based questions and "choose the best option" decisions.The SY0-801 exam brings real changes. There is a dedicated objective on AI threats, with prompt injection, data poisoning, jailbreaking and hallucinations. New attack vectors such as RCS, quishing and deepfakes appear. Identity topics expand to identity providers, gMSA and passkeys. And terms like security service edge, BIMI and incident negotiation are now on the exam. Older study materials miss most of this. This course covers all of it, mapped to the official exam domains.What's inside60 video lessons in six sections: one section per exam domain, plus real-world case studies and exam strategyFive PBQ walkthrough lessons where you solve log analysis, firewall rules, DNS records, change requests and recovery design step by stepSection introductions with a learning map and questions to answer by the endSection wrap-ups with a new practice scenario and 12 self-check questions with explanationsFive one-page cheat sheets, one per domain, plus an exam-day checklist and an acronym glossary (PDF)Two knowledge checks with 30 questions each and detailed explanationsTen real incidents seen through the exam lens: SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, NotPetya, MOVEit, Log4Shell, Kaseya, 3CX, Equifax, Target and a deepfake fraud caseHow the course is organisedSection 1: General Security Concepts (16 %)<

Best for: all level learners who want one guided path through Network & Security. Skip it if: You already work professionally in Network & Security and need advanced architecture patterns.

✅ Pros
  • Clear explanations that start from zero
  • Hands-on exercises after every major topic
  • Fresh 11/2026 content and lifetime access
❌ Cons
  • Pace accelerates in the middle sections
  • Limited advanced, production-scale projects
  • Long: budget several weeks to finish

📘 What you will learn

  • Explain and apply every SY0-801 V8 objective across all five exam domains
  • Recognise attacks from logs, indicators and scenarios, including the new AI threats
  • Classify security controls and choose the right cryptography, PKI and data protection
  • Design secure architectures: zones, Zero Trust, SSE, segmentation and resilient recovery
  • Operate security: hardening, monitoring, IAM, vulnerability management and incident response
  • Calculate risk (SLE, ALE), availability and recovery targets with confidence
  • Solve performance-based questions step by step: logs, firewall rules, DNS records, sequencing
  • Use a proven exam-day strategy for timing, trigger words and PBQ tactics

📑 Course content

6 sections · 72 lectures · 11 hours of video · updated 11/2026

  1. Getting started — 12 lectures · 1.8h
  2. Core foundations — 11 lectures · 1.6h
  3. Building real projects — 13 lectures · 2h
  4. Intermediate techniques — 12 lectures · 1.9h
  5. Deep dive & best practices — 12 lectures · 1.8h
  6. Capstone project — 12 lectures · 1.9h

🎯 Who it is for

Suits: Complete beginners, career switchers, and self-taught devs who want structure.

Needs: Basic familiarity with computers, operating systems and networking concepts (IP addresses, ports) About two years of IT or security experience is recommended by CompTIA, but not required No paid software needed: all you need is a browser and willingness to practise

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👤 Instructor

Jozef Baros — I'm a network architect and teamlead with hands-on experience running Cisco data center environments, building network automation, and managing enterprise networks. I focus on Cisco technologies, Python and Ansible automation, ITIL, and certification-focused training — because I've lived both sides of it, the real production network and the exam room. My goal is simple: make complex topics practical, clear, and useful, whether you're implementing this on the job or prepping for the test. Along the way I've picked up a few certifications myself — 4x CCNP (Automation, Enterprise, Security, DataCenter) Azure, ITIL Foundation, Fortinet — and I keep them current so I'm never teaching from stale material.

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❓ FAQ

Is SY0-801 V8 Masterclass: Prepare for CompTIA Security+® suitable for beginners?

Yes — it is rated "All Level" and starts from the fundamentals, though beginners should budget extra time for the practice exercises.

How often is the course updated?

Last updated 11/2026. Lifetime access means future refreshes are included at no extra cost.

Is it worth it?

With a 4.3★ average from 5 students, our Udemy course reviews put it above most Network & Security alternatives.

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