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CompTIA Security+ Certification (Exam SY0-601)

5 DAYS

Description:

This course maps to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SY0-601) and establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role, as well as providing a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. This course emphasizes both the practical and hands-on ability to identify and address security threats, attacks and vulnerabilities. CompTIA Security+ is a globally trusted, vendor-neutral certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ is also a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification and this course meets DoD 8140/8570 Training requirements

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this course you will:

 

  • Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam
  • Confidently explain and define an array of security vulnerabilities
  • Navigate the complexities of secure system and network design
  • Explore the defensive measures like PKI, firewalls and IDS
  • Implement robust identity management and access control

COURSE OUTLINE

1 - COMPARING SECURITY ROLES AND CONTROLS

Topic 1A: Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
Topic 1B: Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types

2 - EXPLAINING THREAT ACTORS AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE

Topic 2A: Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors

3 - PERFORMING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

Topic 3A: Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
Topic 3B: Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
Topic 3C: Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
Topic 3D: Explain Penetration Testing Concepts

4 - IDENTIFYING SOCIAL ENGINEERING AND MALWARE

Topic 4A: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
Topic 4B: Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks

5 - SUMMARIZING BASIC CRYPTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS

Topic 5A: Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
Topic 5B: Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
Topic 5C: Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
Topic 5D: Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies

6 - IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE

Topic 6A: Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
Topic 6B: Implement PKI Management

7 - IMPLEMENTING AUTHENTICATION CONTROLS

Topic 7A: Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
Topic 7B: Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
Topic 7C: Implement Authentication Technologies
Topic 7D: Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts

8 - IMPLEMENTING IDENTITY AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT CONTROLS

Topic 8A: Implement Identity and Account Types
Topic 8B: Implement Account Policies
Topic 8C: Implement Authorization Solutions
Topic 8D: Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies

9 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE NETWORK DESIGNS

Topic 9A: Implement Secure Network Designs
Topic 9B: Implement Secure Switching and Routing
Topic 9C: Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
Topic 9D: Implement Load Balancers

10 - IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY APPLIANCES

Topic 10A: Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
Topic 10B: Implement Network Security Monitoring
Topic 10C: Summarize the Use of SIEM

11 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE NETWORK PROTOCOLS

Topic 11A: Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
Topic 11B: Implement Secure Application Protocols
Topic 11C: Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols

12 - IMPLEMENTING HOST SECURITY SOLUTIONS

Topic 12A: Implement Secure Firmware
Topic 12B: Implement Endpoint Security
Topic 12C: Explain Embedded System Security Implications

13 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE MOBILE SOLUTIONS

Topic 13A: Implement Mobile Device Management
Topic 13B: Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections

14 - SUMMARIZING SECURE APPLICATION CONCEPTS

Topic 14A: Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
Topic 14B: Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
Topic 14C: Summarize Secure Coding Practices
Topic 14D: Implement Secure Script Environments
Topic 14E: Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts

15 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE CLOUD SOLUTIONS

Topic 15A: Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
Topic 15B: Apply Cloud Security Solutions
Topic 15C: Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts

16 - EXPLAINING DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION CONCEPTS

Topic 16A: Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
Topic 16B: Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls

17 - PERFORMING INCIDENT RESPONSE

Topic 17A: Summarize Incident Response Procedures
Topic 17B: Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
Topic 17C: Apply Mitigation Controls

18 - EXPLAINING DIGITAL FORENSICS

Topic 18A: Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
Topic 18B: Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition

19 - SUMMARIZING RISK MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS

Topic 19A: Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts

20 - IMPLEMENTING CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE

Topic 20A: Implement Redundancy Strategies
Topic 20B: Implement Backup Strategies
Topic 20C: Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies

21 - EXPLAINING PHYSICAL SECURITY

Topic 21A: Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
Topic 21B: Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls