CompTIA Security Plus

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Identify security threats.

• Harden internal systems and services.

• Harden internetwork devices and services.

• Secure network communications.

• Manage a PKI.

• Manage certificates.

• Enforce an organizational security policy.

• Monitor the security infrastructure.

PREREQUISITES 

Students should have CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge / experience.

COURSE DETAILS

Lesson 1: Security Fundamentals

• The Information Security Cycle

• Information Security Controls

• Authentication Methods

• Cryptography Fundamentals

• Security Policy Fundamentals

Lesson 2: Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Social Engineering

• Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Network-Based Threats

• Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Software-Based Threats

Lesson 3: Network Security

• Network Devices and Technologies

• Network Design Elements and Components

• Implement Networking Protocols

• Apply Network Security Administration Principles

• Secure Wireless Traffic

Lesson 4: Managing Application, Data, and Host Security

• Establish Device/Host Security

• Application Security

• Data Security

• Mobile Security

Lesson 5: Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management

• Access Control and Authentication Services

• Implement Account Management Security Controls

Lesson 6: Managing Certificates

• Install a CA Hierarchy

• Enroll Certificates

• Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates

• Renew Certificates

• Revoke Certificates

• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys

Lesson 7: Compliance and Operational Security

• Physical Security

• Legal Compliance

• Security Awareness and Training

Lesson 8: Risk Management

• Risk Analysis

• Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques

• Scan for Vulnerabilities

• Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques

Lesson 9: Managing Security Incidents

• Respond to Security Incidents

• Recover from a Security Incident

Lesson 10: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

• Business Continuity

• Plan for Disaster Recovery

• Execute DRPs and Procedures

• Appendix A: CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-401) Objectives Mapping