CompTIA Security+ certification is an internationally-recognized, vendor-neutral certification for network security. Through this network security course, students will learn security concepts, and tools to help them react to security incidents. More importantly, students will learn how to anticipate security risks and defend against network security attacks.

CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. This practical hands-on 5-day course will teach students the fundamental principles of installing and configuring computer and network security systems.

You Will Learn How 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 encryption standards and products
Identify network and host-based security technologies and practices

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Security+. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking and IT security professionals, PC support analysts and application developers.

About the Exam

Maximum of 90 questions
Multiple choice and performance-based
90 minutes
Passing Score: 750 (scale of 100 - 900)
Testing Provider: Pearson Vue Testing Centers or Online Testing

Outline

Comparing and Contrasting Attacks

Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
Explain Threat Actor Types
Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
Determine Malware Types

Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls

Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Follow Incident Response Procedures

Assessing Security Posture with Software Tools

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

Explaining Basic Cryptography Concepts

Compare and Contrast Basic Concepts of Cryptography
Explain Hashing and Symmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
Explain Asymmetric Cryptographic Algorithms

Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure

Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
Implement PKI Management

Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls

Compare and Contrast Identity and Authentication Concepts
Install and Configure Authentication Protocols
Implement Multifactor Authentication

Managing Access Services and Accounts

Install and Configure Authorization and Directory Services
Implement Access Management Controls
Differentiate Account Management Practices
Implement Account Auditing and Recertification

Implementing a Secure Network Architecture

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

Installing and Configuring Security Appliances

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

Installing and Configuring Wireless and Physical Access

Install and Configure a Wireless Infrastructure
Install and Configure Wireless Security Settings
Explain the Importance of Physical Security Controls

Deploying Secure Host, Mobile, and Embedded Systems

Implement Secure Hardware Systems Design
Implement Secure Host Systems Design
Implement Secure Mobile Device Systems Design
Implement Secure Embedded Systems Design

Implementing Secure Network Access Protocols

Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
Implement Secure Remote Administration Protocols

Implementing Secure Network Applications

Implement Secure Web Services
Implement Secure Communications Services
Summarize Secure Virtualization Infrastructure
Summarize Secure Cloud Services

Explaining Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Concepts

Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
Explain Resiliency and Automation Strategies
Explain Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operation Concepts
Summarize Basic Concepts of Forensics

Summarizing Secure Application Development Concepts

Explain the Impact of Vulnerability Types
Summarize Secure Application Development Concepts

Explaining Organizational Security Concepts

Explain the Importance of Security Policies
Implement Data Security and Privacy Practices
Explain the Importance of Personnel Management

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