CompTIA Security+
Provided by QA
Overview
The CompTIA Security+ five day course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-701 exam, which is included in your course.
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.
Target Audience
CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT & security professionals with job roles such as:
Prerequisites
Networking fundamentals and familiarity with Windows & Linux.
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Delegates will learn how to
By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
Outline
General Security Concepts 12%
CompTIA Security+ equips security professionals with the foundational security skills necessary to safeguard networks, detect threats, and secure data through performance-based questions-helping them open the door to a cyber security career and become a trusted defender of digital environments.
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The CompTIA Security+ five day course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-701 exam, which is included in your course.
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.
Target Audience
CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT & security professionals with job roles such as:
- Security Administrator
- Security Specialist
- Systems Administrator
- Help Desk Analyst
- Security Engineer
- Security Analyst
Prerequisites
Networking fundamentals and familiarity with Windows & Linux.
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Delegates will learn how to
By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology.
- Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
- Identify, analyse, and respond to security events and incidents.
Outline
General Security Concepts 12%
- Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
- Summarise fundamental security concepts.
- Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
- Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
- Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
- Given a scenario, analyse indicators of malicious activity.
- Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
- Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
- Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
- Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
- Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.
- Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
- Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
- Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
- Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
- Given a scenario, modify Enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
- Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.
- Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
- Explain appropriate incident response activities.
- Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.
- Summarize elements of effective security governance.
- Explain elements of the risk management process.
- Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
- Summarise elements of effective security compliance.
- Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
- Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.
CompTIA Security+ equips security professionals with the foundational security skills necessary to safeguard networks, detect threats, and secure data through performance-based questions-helping them open the door to a cyber security career and become a trusted defender of digital environments.
- Required exam: SY0-701
- Number of questions: Maximum of 90
- Types of questions: Multiple-choice and performance-based
- Length of test: 90 minutes
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13 Jan 2025 | QA On-Line Virtual Centre, Virtual | Book now |
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