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CompTIA Security+

Prepare to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SY0-601).

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Course Description

This instructor-led training course is designed to prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SY0-601). The course provides comprehensive coverage of the essential principles for network security and risk management, making it ideal for individuals pursuing a career in IT security. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on labs, and real-world scenarios, students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to secure network environments and respond to security incidents.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for IT professionals, network administrators, security consultants, and anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity. It is also suitable for those preparing to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

 

About this Course

Skills at a glance

Introduction to Security+

  • Overview of the Security+ certification
  • Exam objectives and format

Compare Security Roles and Security Controls

  • Different security roles in an organization
  • Types of security controls and their applications

Explain Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

  • Types of threat actors
  • Sources and uses of threat intelligence

Perform Security Assessments

  • Security assessment methodologies
  • Tools and techniques for security assessments

Identify Social Engineering and Malware

  • Types of social engineering attacks
  • Common malware types and their characteristics

Summarize Basic Cryptographic Concepts

  • Fundamental principles of cryptography
  • Cryptographic algorithms and their uses

Implement Public Key Infrastructure

  • Components of PKI
  • Implementing and managing PKI

Implement Authentication Controls

  • Authentication methods and technologies
  • Multi-factor authentication

Implement Identity and Account Management Controls

  • Identity management concepts
  • Account management best practices

Implement Secure Network Designs

  • Principles of secure network design
  • Network segmentation and isolation

Implement Network Security Appliances

  • Types of network security appliances
  • Deployment and configuration of security appliances

Implement Secure Network Protocols

  • Secure communication protocols
  • Configuring and managing secure protocols

Implement Host Security Solutions

  • Host-based security measures
  • Endpoint protection strategies

Implement Secure Mobile Solutions

  • Mobile device security
  • Mobile application management

Summarize Secure Application Concepts

  • Secure software development lifecycle
  • Application security best practices

Implement Secure Cloud Solutions

  • Cloud security principles
  • Securing cloud environments

Explain Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

  • Data privacy regulations and standards
  • Data protection techniques

Perform Incident Response

  • Incident response process
  • Tools and techniques for incident response

Explain Digital Forensics

  • Basics of digital forensics
  • Forensic investigation procedures

Summarize Risk Management Concepts

  • Risk management frameworks
  • Risk assessment and mitigation

Implement Cybersecurity Resilience

  • Building resilient systems
  • Disaster recovery planning

Explain Physical Security

  • Physical security controls
  • Securing physical environments

5 Days

  • Basic knowledge of computer networks and operating systems.
  • Familiarity with fundamental security concepts is recommended but not required.

Intermediate

Security Engineer

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