CompTIA Security+ Certification Course
- 40 Hours
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SK0-601) is covered in this course, which aims to provide a foundation of knowledge necessary for any cybersecurity position and serves as a stepping stone to intermediate cybersecurity jobs.
About the course
CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that verifies an individual’s knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity. It is a vendor-neutral certification that covers a wide range of topics, including network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, and application, data, and host security.
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam is designed to test an individual’s understanding of these concepts and their ability to apply them in a real-world setting. It is a practical, performance-based exam that requires candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through a series of hands-on tasks.
Course Objectives
- 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
- Comparing Security Roles and Controls
- Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Performing Security Assessments
- Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implementing Authentication Controls
- Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implementing Secure Network Designs
- Implementing Network Security Appliances
- Implementing Secure Network Protocols
- Implementing Host Security Solutions
- Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
- Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
- Performing Incident Response
- Explaining Digital Forensics
- Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
- Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- Explaining Physical Security