CompTIA Security+ Certification

Course details

About Certification:

In this course, students will implement, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure, application, information, and operational security. Students will prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination (SY0-401).

Course Outline

• Security Fundamentals
• Identifying Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Managing Data, Application, and Host Security
• Implementing Network Security
• Implementing Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management
• Managing Certificates
• Implementing Compliance and Operational Security
• Risk Management
• Troubleshooting and Managing Security Incidents
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Course Objectives: 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

• Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security.
• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Manage data, application, and host security.
• Implement network security.
• Identify and implement access control and account management security measures. 
• Manage certificates.
• Identify and implement compliance and operational security measures.
• Manage risk.
• Troubleshoot and manage security incidents.
• Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery.

Target Audience: 

This course is targeted toward the information technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks; familiarity with other operating systems, such as Mac OS X®, Unix, or Linux; and who wants to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.