CompTIA Security+

General Security Concepts 

• Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
• Summarise fundamental security concepts.
• Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact on security.
• Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations 

• Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
• Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
• Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
• Given a scenario, analyse indicators of malicious activity.
• Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

Security Architecture 

• Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
• Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
• Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
• Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Security Operations 

• Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
• Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
• Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
• Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
• Given a scenario, modify Enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
• Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.
• Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
• Explain appropriate incident response activities.
• Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.

Security Program Management & Oversight 

• Summarise elements of effective security governance.
• Explain elements of the risk management process.
• Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
• Summarise elements of effective security compliance.
• Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
• Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.

General Security Concepts 

• Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
• Summarise fundamental security concepts.
• Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact on security.
• Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations 

• Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
• Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
• Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
• Given a scenario, analyse indicators of malicious activity.
• Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

Security Architecture 

• Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
• Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
• Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
• Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Security Operations 

• Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
• Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
• Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
• Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
• Given a scenario, modify Enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
• Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.
• Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
• Explain appropriate incident response activities.
• Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.

Security Program Management & Oversight 

• Summarise elements of effective security governance.
• Explain elements of the risk management process.
• Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
• Summarise elements of effective security compliance.
• Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
• Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.

• Examination: CompTIA Security+
• Examination code: SY0-701
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of questions: Maximum of 90
• Question format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions
• Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100–900
• Open book: No
• Delivery: Online proctored examination or at a Pearson VUE test centre

• Examination: CompTIA Security+
• Examination code: SY0-701
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Number of questions: Maximum of 90
• Question format: Multiple-choice and performance-based questions
• Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100–900
• Open book: No
• Delivery: Online proctored examination or at a Pearson VUE test centre

• Five days of instructor-led training and exam preparation delivered by an accredited CompTIA trainer.
• Official CompTIA courseware and learning materials.
• CompTIA Security+ certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, CompTIA requirements or funding rules for schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes may require learners to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe. Learners must meet the examination deadline confirmed by NILC.
• Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the exam provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.

• Five days of instructor-led training and exam preparation delivered by an accredited CompTIA trainer.
• Official CompTIA courseware and learning materials.
• CompTIA Security+ certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, CompTIA requirements or funding rules for schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes may require learners to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe. Learners must meet the examination deadline confirmed by NILC.
• Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the examination after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the exam provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.

Delegates should understand networking fundamentals and be familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems. CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

CompTIA recommends approximately two years of IT administration experience with a security focus. This is recommended experience, not a requirement to hold another certification.

Delegates should understand networking fundamentals and be familiar with Windows and Linux operating systems. CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge is recommended.

CompTIA recommends approximately two years of IT administration experience with a security focus. This is recommended experience, not a requirement to hold another certification.