CompTIA Security+

Course details

This programme is designed for PC users who wish to add knowledge of network and server security to their career in IT, be it in Networking Support or System Administration. The programme will provide the student with a good level of knowledge of the fundamentals of security and provide them with an entry level certification in Security, so that they may pursue advanced qualifications in this area such as CISSP or CSSP.

The CompTIA Security+ certification is an internationally recognised validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level security practitioners. A CompTIA Security+ certified individual has successfully proven holding a foundationlevel of skill and knowledge in General Security Concepts, Communication Security, Infrastructure Security, Basics of Cryptography, and Operational/Organisational Security. Candidates are recommended to have two years experience in a networking role with pre-existing knowledge of TCP/IP, experience in a security related role.

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

All learning resources required to successfully complete this programme are included. Students are also provided with as much personal tuition and support from our experienced Instructors as they require throughout the programme.

AIMS

CompTIA® Security+ Certification will prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. On completion the student has the requisite knowledge to sit COMPTIA Security+ Exam which is necessary to achieve Certification.

PROGRAMME TOPICS

• General Security Concepts
• Communication Security
• Infrastructure Security
• Basics of Cryptography
• Operational/Organisational Security
• Network Security
• Network Installation
• Wireless Security
• Firewalls

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

• Understand security concerns and concepts of the following types of devices.
• Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Wireless, RAS (Remote Access Server).
• VPN (Virtual Private Network), IDS (Intrusion Detection System), Network Monitoring Diagnostics, Workstations, Servers, Mobile Devices.
• Understand the concepts behind the following kinds of Security Topologies.
• Security Zones, DMZ (Demilitarised Zone), Intranet, Extranet, VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network), NAT (Network Address Translation), Tunneling.
• Differentiate types of intrusion detection such as Network Based, Active Detection, Passive Detection, Host Based, Honey Pots, Incident Response. 102
• Be able to identify and explain each of the following different kinds of cryptographic algorithms Hashing Symmetric and Asymmetric.
• Cryptography Confidentiality, Integrity, Digital Signatures, Authentication, Non-Repudiation, Digital Signatures, Access Control.

The technology community identifies CompTIA Security+ certification as the perfect entry point into a Security Analyst career. Technology and certification companies including Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, Novell, Symmantec, Trend Micro and others recognise CompTIA Security+ Certification as a valuable certification to have.

Admission Requirements:

• Best suited to someone in IT Support, Network or Server Administration or someone working in a network/security role who wishes to attain certification.