This 5-day course provides an excellent introduction to the security field and serves as a better entry point than jumping straight into an advanced security program. With Security+, participants will build a solid foundation of knowledge that they can build upon, helping them advance their careers in the months and years to come.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
- Explain Threat Intelligence Sources
Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments
- Assess organizational security using network reconnaissance tools
- Explain security concerns related to general vulnerability types
- Summarize vulnerability scanning techniques
- Explain penetration testing concepts
Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
- Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
- Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
- Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
- Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls
- Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
- Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
- Implement Authentication Technologies
- Summarize Biometric Authentication Concepts
Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implement Identity and Account Types
- Implement Account Policies
- Implement Authorization Solutions
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
Lesson 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs
- Implement Secure Network Designs
- Implement Secure Switching and Routing
- Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
- Implement Load Balancers
Lesson 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances
- Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
- Implement Network Security Monitoring
- Summarize the Use of SIEM
Lesson 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Application Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocol
Lesson 12: Implementing Host-Security Solutions
- Implement Secure Firmware
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Explain Embedded System Security Implications
Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- Implement Mobile Device Management
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
Lesson 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
- Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
- Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
- Summarize Secure Coding Practices
- Implement Secure Script Environments
- Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
Lesson 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Apply Cloud Security Solutions
- Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
- Explain Data Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
- Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response
- Summarize Incident Response Procedures
- Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
- Apply Mitigation Controls
Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
- Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts
Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- Implement Redundancy Strategies
- Implement Backup Strategies
- Implement Cybersecurity Resilience Strategies
Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security
- Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
- Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
