IT-professional

CompTIA Security+Certification

In this CompTIA Security+ course, you will gain the knowledge you need to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.

The CompTIA Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification recognized worldwide as a benchmark for information system security best practices. Earning a Security+ certification demonstrates your knowledge of information security topics, such as:

  • Systems and network security 
  • Network infrastructure
  • Access control
  • Assessments and audits
  • Cryptography
  • Organizational security

Course objectives

  • Receive a CompTIA Security+ exam voucher, study guide, and practice questions

  • Confidently explain and define security vulnerabilities

  • Navigate the complexities of secure systems and network design

  • Explore defensive measures like PKI, firewalls, and IDS

  • Implement robust identity management and access control

  • Gain access to an exclusive LinkedIn group for community support

  • Continue learning and face new challenges with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching

Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the CompTIA Security+ Exam
In this module, you will learn about:

  • The five domains of knowledge
  • Expected level of expertise
  • Assessing initial readiness

Module 2: Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
In this module, you will:

  • Compare and contrast types of attacks
  • Explore threat actor types and vectors
  • Explain penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
  • Identify key attack indicators

Module 3: Architecture and Design
In this module, you will learn how to:

  • Deploy secure application designs across an enterprise
  • Develop and deploy secure applications with trusted frameworks
  • Defend embedded systems, cloud assets, and virtualized servers
  • Analyze confidentiality and nonrepudiation cryptography requirements

Module 4: Implementation
In this module, you will learn how to:

  • Install and configure network protocols
  • Identify effective host and application security solutions
  • Implement authentication and authorization solutions with PKI
  • Secure wireless and mobile communications against breaches

Module 5: Operations and Incident Response
In this module, you will learn how to:

  • Respond to alerts and alarms to identify and mitigate threats
  • Design and enact effective policies, processes, and procedures
  • Utilize tools and data sources to support incident investigations
  • Identify key elements of an incident to conduct a forensic investigation

Module 6: Governance, Risk, and Compliance
In this module, you will learn how to:

  • Explain the importance of policies, plans, and procedures
  • Summarize regulations, standards, and frameworks to enhance security
  • Explore risk management for a more robust security posture
  • Carry out best practices for data security and privacy compliance

Module 7: Preparing for the Examination
In this module, you will learn how to:

  • Get ready for the exam
  • Handle difficult questions
  • Utilize additional study guides
  • Go over a final review and assessment
  • Take a complete practice exam