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Cybersecurity certification study guides
Each guide maps to the real exam objectives, with practice questions you answer right here and a downloadable PDF. Buy one for $9.95, or get All-Access to every guide.
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Walk into the exam knowing the format and the traps, then pass with confidence.
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Advance
Add the credential to your résumé and move your cybersecurity career forward.
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“I'd failed Security+ once studying on my own. Chris's course cut the noise — I knew exactly what the exam tested and passed two weeks later with room to spare.”
“I moved into cybersecurity from a help-desk role. Chris's course mapped straight to the exam objectives, so I never wondered if I was studying the right things. Passed first try.”
“The practice-focused teaching was the difference. I stopped memorizing and actually understood the material — walked into the CISSP exam calm and passed.”
Frequently asked questions
What is CompTIA SecAI+?
CompTIA SecAI+ (exam CY0-001) is CompTIA's new certification for securing AI. It covers basic AI concepts, securing AI systems, AI-assisted security, and AI governance, risk & compliance. Our Domain 1 guide covers the foundational AI concepts every security professional needs first.
Are these study guides enough to pass the exam?
Each guide maps directly to the official exam objectives and includes exam-style practice questions with full explanations, so you study exactly what's tested. Paired with hands-on experience, they're built to get you exam-ready — and every purchase is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
What's the difference between buying a single guide and All-Access?
A single guide is $9.95 one-time and yours forever. All-Access is $19.95/month and unlocks every study guide — including new ones as they launch — for as long as you're subscribed. You can cancel anytime.
Which cybersecurity certifications do you cover?
CompTIA Security+ (all 5 SY0-701 domains) and CompTIA SecAI+ (all 4 CY0-001 domains) are available now, with CySA+ and CISSP guides in production. All-Access members automatically get every new guide as it's released.
Can I download the study guide as a PDF?
Yes. Every guide includes a downloadable PDF for offline study and printing, alongside the interactive online version with practice questions you answer right in your browser.
Do you offer a refund?
Yes — a 30-day money-back guarantee on every purchase. If a guide isn't the right fit, just reach out within 30 days for a full refund.
Who writes the study guides?
They're written by Chris Rees — a Pluralsight author with 25+ years in IT and 60+ certification courses, rated 4.6/5 across more than 2,000 reviews.
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