CompTIA Security+

Our Security+ Certification Prep Course provides the basic knowledge needed to plan, implement, and maintain information security in a vendor-neutral format. This includes risk management, host and network security, authentication and access control systems, cryptography, and organizational security. This course maps to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SY0-601). Our Classroom and Classroom Live courses utilize official CompTIA courseware and labs. Objective coverage is marked throughout the course.

A CompTIA Certified Information Security Analyst can earn up to $95,829/- per annum, on average.

Course Objective

With the help of this course, you will be able to deploy information security across varying contexts. Once the course is complete, it will allow you to:

• Proactively implement sound security protocols to mitigate security risks
• Quickly respond to security issues
• Retroactively identify where security breaches may have occurred
• Design a network, on-site or in the cloud, with security in mind

Audience

This course is intended to be undertaken by those IT Professionals, having administrative and networking skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks. Additionally, those professionals who are familiar with operating systems like Unix, macOS®, Linux, and wish to further progress in their IT career by obtaining in-depth knowledge of security topics. It can also be undertaken by those opting to take the CompTIA Security+ certification examination or wish to use this as a means to attempt advanced level certifications related to security.You will:

• Identify the fundamental components of information security.
• Analyze risk.
• Identify various threats to information security.
• Conduct security assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
• Implement security for hosts and software.
• Implement security for networks.
• Manage identity and access.
• Implement cryptographic solutions in the organization.
• Implement security at the operational level.
• Address security incidents.
• Ensure the continuity of business operations in the event of an incident.

Audience:

This course is targeted toward the information technology (IT) professional who:

• has networking and administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks
• has familiarity with other operating systems, such as macOS®, Unix, or Linux
• wants to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics
• is preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination
• is using Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

Prerequisite: In order to be successful in this course, all students should have basic knowledge of Windows and know how to use it, along with an understanding of networking and computer concepts.

Suggested Prerequisite course:

It is recommended to have cleared the following course prior to opting for this one.

• CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) (Comptia-A)
• CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-008) (ComptiaNet)

Course Outline:

• Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Controls
  
• Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
  
• Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments
  
• Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
  
• Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
  
• Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
  
• Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls
  
• Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
  
• Lesson 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs
  
• Lesson 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances
  
• Lesson 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols
  
• Lesson 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions
  
• Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
  
• Lesson 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
  
• Lesson 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
  
• Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
  
• Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response
  
• Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics
  
• Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
  
• Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
  
• Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security