Overview
This 5-day course provides an excellent introduction to the security field and is typically a better entry point than jumping right into an advanced security program. With Security+, participants will build a solid foundation of knowledge that they can build upon – helping them to advance the career in the months and years to come.
Prerequisites
Participants who wish to take up CompTIA Security+ Certification should have the following requirements:
- CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge
- 6 to 9 months experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended
Who Should Attend?
The CompTIA Security+ Certification is intended for Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux, and who wants to further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.
Course Outline
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Explain Threat Actor Types
- Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
- Determine Malware Types
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
- Follow Incident Response Procedures
- Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
- Assess Security Posture with Topology Discovery Software Tools
- Assess Security Posture with Fingerprinting and Sniffing Software Tools
- Assess Security Posture with Vulnerability Scanning Software Tools
- Compare and Contrast Basic Concept of Cryptography
- Explain Hashing and Symmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
- Explain Asymmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
- Compare and Contrast Identity and Authentication Concepts
- Install and Configure Authentication Protocols
- Implement Multifactor Authentication
- Install and Configure Authorization and Directory Services
- Implement Access Management Controls
- Differentiate Account Management Practices
- Implement Account Auditing and Recertification
- Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts
- Install and Configure a Secure Switching Infrastructure
- Install and Configure Network Access Control
- Install and Configure a Secure Routing and NAT Infrastructure
- Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies
- Install and Configure Load Balancers
- Install and Configure Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
- Install and Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Systems
- Install and Configure Logging and SIEM Systems
- Install and Configure a Wireless Infrastructure
- Install and Configure Wireless Security Settings
- Explain the Importance of Physical Security Controls
- Implement Secure Hardware Systems Design
- Implement Secure Host Systems Design
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Systems Design
- Implement Secure Embedded Systems Design
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Administration Protocols
- Implement Secure Web Services
- Implement Secure Communications Services
- Summarize Secure Virtualization Infrastructure
- Summarize Secure Cloud Services
- Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Explain Resiliency and Automation Strategies
- Explain Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operation Concepts
- Summarize Basic Concepts of Forensics
- Explain the Impact of Vulnerability Types
- Summarize Secure Application Development Concepts
- Explain the Importance of Security Policies
- Implement Data Security and Privacy Practices
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Management
