Overview
What You Get
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Exam Voucher
- 35 hours of high quality classroom or live online training
- Access to CertMaster Learn
- Hands-on Labs
- CompTIA Security+ Accredited Instructor
- More than 160 end of chapter drill questions with answer keys
- 2 full mock exams with answer keys
- Online access to CompTIA Security+ learning resources
- Official CompTIA Security+ Digital Courseware
- Over 30 IT security checklists that you can use back at work
- Certificate of Attendance
- Exam Prep Guarantee
- Unlimited course refresher for 1 year (Note: exams are not included)
Course Benefits
This CompTIA Security+ certification training course is an internationally-recognized, vendor-neutral certification for network security. Through this network security course, you will learn security concepts, and tools to help you react to security incidents. More importantly, you will learn how to anticipate security risks and defend against network security attacks.
CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. This practical hands-on 35 hours CompTIA Security+ certification training course will teach you the fundamental principles of installing and configuring computer and network security systems.
You Will Learn How To
- Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
- Summarize fundamental security concepts.
- Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
- Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
- Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
- Analyze indicators of malicious activity.
- Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
- Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
- Apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
- Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
- Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.
- Apply common security techniques to computing resources.
- Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
- Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
- Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
- Modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
- Implement and maintain identity and access management.
- Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
- Explain appropriate incident response activities.
- Use data sources to support an investigation.
- Summarize elements of effective security governance.
- Explain elements of the risk management process.
- Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
- Summarize elements of effective security compliance.
- Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
- Implement security awareness practices.
Who Should Attend
This CompTIA Security+ certification training course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Security+. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking and IT security professionals, PC support analysts and application developers.
Prerequisites
- At least 2 years of experience in IT administration with a Security focus
- Use a keyboard and mouse.
- Know the function and basic features of PC components.
- Able to use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel and Management Consoles).
- Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches and routers).
- Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.
About the Exam
- Maximum of 90 questions
- Multiple choice and performance-based
- 90 minutes
- Passing Score: 750 (scale of 100 - 900)
- Testing Provider: Pearson Vue Testing Centers or Online Testing
Course Outline
Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
- Security Concepts
- Security Controls
Compare Threat Types
- Threat Actors
- Attack Surfaces
- Social Engineering
Explain Cryptographic Solutions
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Cryptographic Solutions
Implement Identity and Access Management
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Identity Management
Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- Network Security Appliances
- Secure Communications
Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Asset Management
- Redundancy Strategies
- Physical Security
Explain Vulnerability Management
- Device and OS Vulnerabilities
- Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Identification Methods
- Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
- Network Security Baselines
- Network Security Capability Enhancement
Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Mobile Device Hardening
Enhance Application Security Capabilities
- Application Protocol Security Baselines.
- Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
- Incident Response.
- Digital Forensics.
- Data Sources
- Alerting and Monitoring Tools
Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
- Malware Attack Indicators
- Physical and Network Attack Indicators
- Application Attack Indicators
Summarize Security Governance Concept
- Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
- Change Management
- Automation and Orchestration
Explain Risk Management Processes
- Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Vendor Management Concepts
- Audits and Assessments
Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
- Data Classification and Compliance
- Personnel Policies
