CompTIA Security+ Certification (CompTIA Security+ Certification)

In the Security+ Certification Prep Course, you will learn 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

This course assumes basic knowledge of using and maintaining individual workstations.

Attendees should be CompTIA A+ certified (or have equivalent experience) and CompTIA Network+ certified (or have equivalent experience) with 2-3 years networking experience.

• Network Administrators
• Cybersecurity Associates
• IT personnel interested in pursuing a career in cybersecurity

Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Controls

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

Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

• Topic 2A: Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors

Lesson 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

Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

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

Lesson 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

Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

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

Lesson 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

Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

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

Lesson 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

Lesson 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

Lesson 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

Lesson 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions

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

Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions

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

Lesson 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

Lesson 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

Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

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

Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response

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

Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics

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

Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

• Topic 19A: Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts

Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

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

Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security

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