Copy of CompTIA Security+

COMPTIA SECURITY+
Learn via:Classroom/AFA

Duration:5 Days

Code:COMSEC20

Tech type:Essentials

SFIA:SCTY3

Overview

The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This course will help delegates prepare for exam SY0-501 - released on October ​4, 2017.

Prerequisites

CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.

Ideally, you should have successfully completed the 'CompTIA Network+ Support Skills' course and have around 24 months' experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the Network+ exam before completing Security+ certification, but it is recommended.

Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
• Use Windows Server to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Server Manager, and Management Consoles).
• Operate the Linux OS using basic command-line tools.
• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers).
• Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools

Learning outcomes

This course will teach you the fundamental principles of installing and configuring cybersecurity controls and participating in incident response and risk mitigation.

Study of the course can also help to build the prerequisites to study more advanced IT security qualifications, including CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA)+, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), and ISC’s CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).

On course completion, you will be able to:

• Identify network attack strategies and defenses.
• Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective security policies.
• Know the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.
• Identify network- and host-based security technologies and practices.
• Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced.
• Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.
• Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
• Summarize application and coding vulnerabilities and identify development and deployment methods designed to mitigate them.

Course outline

• Security concepts
• Enterprise security strategy
• Security program components

• Understanding threats
• Risk management programs
• Security assessments

• Cryptography concepts
• Public key infrastructure
• Module 4: Network connectivity
• Network attacks
• Packet flow

• Network security components
• Monitoring tools

• Secure network protocols
• Hardening networks

• Authentication factors
• Authentication protocols

• Access control principles
• Account management

• Malware
• Securing data
• Securing hosts

• Mobile security
• Embedded and specialized systems

• Application attacks
• Securing applications

• Virtual and cloud systems
• Securing cloud services

• Social engineering
• Security policies
• User roles and training
• Physical security and safety

• Business continuity
• Resilient systems
• Incident response procedures