CompTIA Security+

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