Course details

The CompTIA® Security+® (2011 Objectives) course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-301 exam. Students will implement and monitor security on networks, applications, and operating systems, and respond to security breaches.

Lesson 1: Security Fundamentals

  • 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 Certificate Authority (CA)
  • Hierarchy
  • Enroll Certificates
  • Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
  • Renew Certificates
  • Revoke Certificates
  • Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
  • 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 Disaster Recovery Plans and Procedures

Prerequisites

There are no enforced prerequisites, however the recommended prerequisites are the CompTIA Network+ certification and two years of technical networking experience with an emphasis on security. CompTIA A+ Certification (2009 Objectives) CompTIA Network+ Certification (Fourth Edition) 2009 Objectives

Updated on 08 November, 2015

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