Professor Messer's Security+ SY0-701 Study Group - April 2026

Professor Messer
Professor MesserApr 29, 2026

Why It Matters

The session equips Security+ candidates with up‑to‑date, exam‑focused practice and resources, crucial before the SY0‑701 version retires in 2027.

Key Takeaways

  • Live study group splits hour answering, hour answering audience questions.
  • Use professors.com/qa to submit answers and ask questions.
  • SY0-701 exam retires May 2027; focus now for candidates.
  • Exam: 90 minutes, up to 90 questions, passing score 750.
  • Performance‑based questions included; practice resources available on website.

Summary

Professor Messer opened the April 2026 Security+ SY0‑701 study group with a pre‑show, greeting a worldwide chat and outlining the two‑hour interactive format.

The first hour will feature live multiple‑choice questions drawn directly from the CompTIA exam objectives, while the second hour flips the script, letting participants submit their own queries via professors.com/qa. Messer emphasized the global attendance—from Louisiana to Portugal—and reminded viewers that the session is recorded for on‑demand review.

A sample “rewind” question asked which protocol secures router admin sessions, illustrating the practical focus. Messer also highlighted the SY0‑701 exam’s schedule: launched November 2023, slated to retire May 2027, 90‑minute duration, up to 90 questions, and a 750‑point passing threshold, with performance‑based items included.

For candidates, the live event offers real‑time feedback, access to practice exams, pop‑quiz questions, and an e‑book of exam hacks, reinforcing the need to master current objectives before the exam’s 2027 sunset. Leveraging these resources can shorten study time and improve pass odds.

Original Description

Professor Messer’s Course Notes: https://professormesser.link/701notes
Security+ Training Course Index: https://professormesser.link/701videos
Professor Messer’s Success Bundle: https://professormesser.link/701ytpe
Subscribe to get the latest videos: https://professormesser.link/yt
Calendar of live events: https://professormesser.com/calendar/
Frequently Asked Questions: https://professormesser.link/faq
00:00 - Pre-Show
10:25 - Start Time
11:02 - Vevox
12:21 - Sample Question
13:00 - Announcements
14:12 - CompTIA Objectives
18:33 - Discord
19:13 - Vouchers
21:20 - Answer
25:53 - Question 1 (Performance-Based)
36:27 - Answer
38:18 - Question 2
41:15 - Answer
44:53 - Question 3
48:03 - Answer
56:07 - Question 4
59:51 - Answer
1:07:35 - Question 5
1:12:03 - Answer
1:20:20 - Question 6 (Practice Exam)
1:22:39 - Answer
1:25:20 - CompTIA Objectives
1:28:37 - Calendar
1:32:20 - After Show
1:34:42 - If one has completed the CompTIA A+ and Network+, what would you say is the average timeframe to complete the Security+?
1:39:27 - Are you still going to provide content on next year's newer version of CompTIA Security+?
1:45:11 - What ports are necessary to memorize or pertinent to know for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam?
1:55:40 - If one needs to get a job in IT, what do you recommend one does first?
2:09:37 - Is air gap more secure than the next generation fire walls (NGFW)?
2:17:34 - How does one receive your Exam Hack book?
2:18:39 - Do the performance based questions (PBQs) at the start of the exam typically take up more than 20% of the total time? Is it best to skip these pbq's and come back to them after the multiple choice?
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