CompTIA Security+ Certification

Course details

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

1 - Security Fundamentals

• The Information Security Cycle
• Information Security Controls
• Authentication Methods
• Cryptography Fundamentals
• Security Policy Fundamentals

2 - Identifying Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Social Engineering
• Malware
• Software-Based Threats
• Network-Based Threats
• Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities

3 - Managing Data, Application, and Host Security

• Manage Data Security
• Manage Application Security
• Manage Device and Host Security
• Manage Mobile Security

4 - Implementing Network Security

• Configure Security Parameters on Network Devices and Technologies
• Network Design Elements and Components
• Implement Networking Protocols and Services
• Apply Secure Network Administration Principles
• Secure Wireless Traffic

5 - Implementing Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management

• Access Control and Authentication Services
• Implement Account Management Security Controls

6 - Managing Certificates

• Install a CA Hierarchy
• Enroll Certificates
• Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
• Renew Certificates
• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Revoke Certificates

7 - Implementing Compliance and Operational Security

• Physical Security
• Legal Compliance
• Security Awareness and Training
• Integrate Systems and Data with Third Parties

8 - Risk Management

• Risk Analysis
• Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques
• Scan for Vulnerabilities
• Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques

9 - Troubleshooting and Managing Security Incidents

• Respond to Security Incidents
• Recover from a Security Incident

10 - Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

• Business Continuity
• Plan for Disaster Recovery
• Execute DRPs and Procedures

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.

Related Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+

Related Exams:

• CompTIA Security+
• SY0-401