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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) • DOD 8140 / 8570 APPROVED

The exam asks you to configure a firewall.

Most prep teaches you to memorize security definitions. The SY0-701 exam tests whether you can configure firewall ACLs, analyze attack logs, and harden enterprise architectures. CertsTutor builds those hands-on skills in interactive performance based questions, flashcards, and scenario-based questions, then tracks your retention until you’re exam-ready.

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Firewall ACL Lab (SY0-701)
LIVE INTERACTIVE PBQ
External Zone
Internet (Untrusted)
Perimeter Firewall
FW-CORE-01
Protected Zone
Internal Subnet
ACL Rules Matrix (Click Action to Test)Interface: eth0 (Inbound)
192.168.1.0/24DMZ (10.0.1.50)
Proto: TCP | Port: 443 (HTTPS)
OK
ANY (0.0.0.0/0)Internal DB (10.0.2.10)
Proto: ANY | Port: 3306 (MySQL)
OK
ANY (0.0.0.0/0)192.168.1.10
Proto: TCP | Port: 22 (SSH)
MISCONFIGURED
Coach TIA Real-Time Analysis:

"Rule #3 permits SSH (Port 22) from 0.0.0.0/0. Toggle rule to DENY or restrict to management IP."

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Am I ready to book SY0-701?
You
You're at 92% on General Security Concepts and 84% on Security Operations. But Security Architecture (Domain 3.0) is at 45%, and you have 3 unattempted firewall ACL labs. Since Domain 3.0 represents 18% of the exam, spending 2 days on ACL rules and port mapping will push you past the 750 pass line.
Why did I miss Question 41 on SSH port forwarding?
You
You selected Option B (changing the local SSH port to 2222), but the scenario specified restricting external management via source-based ACLs. You made a similar mistake on Monday's WAP hardening lab.

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2.0Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations22%3 labs121110
5.0Security Program Management and Oversight20%3 labs110100
3.0Security Architecture18%3 labs9990
1.0General Security Concepts12%2 labs6660
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