CompTIA Security+

Overview

CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in Network Security, Compliance and Operational Security, Threats and Vulnerabilities, Application, Data and Host Security, Access Control and Identity Management Cryptography.

This course includes access to a hands-on Practice-Lab which will allow candidates to have training in the practical application of the course concepts without having to buy any additional software and will prepare them for success on the certification exam.

Target Audience

• Anyone who wants to improve their IT security skills
• Delegates want a career in IT Security
• Anybody looking to achieve CompTIA Security+ certification

Prerequisites

• CompTIA A+ certification or similar knowledge
• Network+ certification or similar knowledge

Course Content

 Mitigating threats

• System maintenance
• Application security
• Physical security
• Malware
• Social engineering

 Cryptography

• Symmetric cryptography
• Public key cryptography

 Authentication

• Authentication factors and requirements
• Authentication systems
• Authentication system vulnerabilities
• User- and role-based security
• Baseline security policies
• Resource access

 Peripheral security

• File and disk encryption
• Peripheral and component security
• Mobile device security

 Public key infrastructure

• Public key cryptography
• Implementing public key infrastructure
• Web server security with PKI

Application and messaging security

• Application security
• E-mail security
• Social networking and messaging

 Ports and protocols

• TCP/IP basics
• Protocol-based attacks

 Network security

• Network devices
• Secure network topologies
• Secure networking
• Virtualisation and cloud computing

 Wireless security

• Wireless network security
• Mobile device security

 Remote access security

• Remote access
• Virtual private networks

 Vulnerability testing and monitoring

• Risk and vulnerability assessment
• Auditing and logging
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems
• Incident response

 Organisational security

• Organisational policies
• Education and training
• Disposal and destruction

 Business continuity

• Business continuity planning
• Disaster recovery
• Environmental controls

Our CompTIA Security+ Course Includes

• Free Lecture and Lab books
• Free access for the recorded lectures
• Free retake within 12 months
• Student mentor
• Career support

Candidates can achieve this certification by passing the following exam(s).

• SY0-601 

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