Course Length: 5 days
Course Overview
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn.
CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
This course teaches to the SYO-07 Exam requirements.
Course Objectives
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT.
- Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
- Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for people who are seeking to launch a career in cybersecurity.
Course Prerequisites
CompTIA A+ Comprehensive Computer Technician or equivalent knowledge
CompTIA Network+ or equivalent knowledge
Course Outline
Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
- Security Concepts
- Security Controls
Compare Threat Types
- Threat Actors
- Attack Surfaces
- Social Engineering
Explain Cryptographic Solutions
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Cryptographic Solutions
Implement Identity and Access Management
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Identity Management
Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- Network Security Appliances
- Secure Communications
Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Asset Management
- Redundancy Strategies
- Physical Security
Explain Vulnerability Management
- Device and OS Vulnerabilities
- Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Identification Methods
- Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
- Network Security Baselines
- Network Security Capability Enhancement
Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Mobile Device Hardening
Enhance Application Security Capabilities
- Application Protocol Security Baselines
- Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Data Sources
- Alerting and Monitoring Tools
Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
- Malware Attack Indicators
- Physical and Network Attack Indicators
- Application Attack Indicators
Summarize Security Governance Concepts
- Policies, Standards, and Procedures
- Change Management
- Automation and Orchestration
Explain Risk Management Processes
- Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Vendor Management Concepts
- Audits and Assessments
Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
- Data Classification and Compliance
- Personnel Policies
