Course Info:
Course Introduction
This course is designed to prepare the student for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) certification exam and focuses on knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents; it ensures that security personnel are anticipating security risks and guarding against them. Upon completion of this course, students will gain knowledge and skills required to identify risk, to participate in risk mitigation activities, and to provide infrastructure, application, information, and operational security. In addition, students will learn how to apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability, identify appropriate technologies and products, troubleshoot security events and incidents, and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.
Course Prerequisites
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification or equivalent technical networking experience with an emphasis on security is recommended.
Course Notes
A student textbook is provided for on-going reference. This course consists of 26 graded endof- module quizzes and a final exam. Participants who receive 75% or higher on their final grade will receive a certificate. Hands-on practice labs are included in this course. By completing these labs students will gain practical aspects of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) exam objectives. Due to the dynamic nature of the IT industry, job success mandates that an individual learns not only the theory, but also obtains the skill to locate resources that provide answers and help solve problems on the job. We encourage our students to develop research and study skills that will help them make the transition from the classroom to the work environment. Independent thinking is required of anyone considering IT courses and a career in Information Technology.
Training Path
Industry Certification Preparation
CompTIA Security+
This course prepares the student to write the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) certification exam. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is a vendor neutral credential. The CompTIA Security+ exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge, and is used by organizations and security professionals around the globe.
Course Breakdown
| Module 1 The Present Threat Landscape |
Module 16 Troubleshooting Security Issues |
| Module 2 Types of Malware |
Module 17 Identity Concepts and Access Services |
| Module 3 Social Engineering and Related Attacks |
Module 18 Identity and Access Management Controls |
| Module 4 Application and Service Attacks |
Module 19 Common Account Management Practices |
| Module 5 Cryptographic and Wireless Attacks |
Module 20 Frameworks, Guidelines, and Physical Security |
| Module 6 Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning |
Module 21 Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts |
| Module 7 Impacts from Vulnerability Types |
Module 22 Secure System and Application Design and Deployment |
| Module 8 Components of Organizational Security |
Module 23 Cloud, Virtualization, and Resiliency Concepts |
| Module 9 Security Assessment Using Software Tools |
Module 24 Policies, Plans, and Procedures |
| Module 10 Cryptography |
Module 25 Business Impact Analysis and Risk Management |
| Module 11 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) |
Module 26 Incident Response, Forensics, and Disaster Recovery |
| Module 12 Wireless Security Settings |
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| Module 13 Analyzing output from Security Technologies |
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| Module 14 Deploying Mobile Devices Securely |
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| Module 15 Implementing Secure Protocols |