CompTIA Security+
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Course Information
Course Overview
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. Gaining a CompTIA Security+ certification demonstrates your knowledge of industry-wide information assurance topics, like systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography, and organisational security.
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents
“There is additional content and labs in this new version of Security+. A delegate should be prepared to study material and complete labs not covered during the course attend, in their own time.
After completing this course you should be able to:
- Compare security roles and security controls
- Explain threat actors and threat intelligence
- Perform security assessments and identify social engineering attacks and malware types
- Summarize basic cryptographic concepts and implement public key infrastructure
- Implement authentication controls
- Implement identity and account management controls
- Implement secure network designs, network security appliances, and secure network protocols
- Implement host, embedded/Internet of Things, and mobile security solutions
- Implement secure cloud solutions
- Explain data privacy and protection concepts
- Perform incident response and digital forensics
- Summarize risk management concepts and implement cybersecurity resilience
- Explain physical security
Outline
CompTIA Security+
Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
- Explain Threat Intelligence Sources
Performing Security Assessments
- Assess Organizational Security with Network
- Reconnaissance Tools
- Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
- Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
- Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
- Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
- Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
- Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
- Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
Implementing Authentication Controls
- Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
- Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
- Implement Authentication Technologies
- Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implement Identity and Account Types
- Implement Account Policies
- Implement Authorization Solutions
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
Implementing Secure Network Designs
- Implement Secure Network Designs
- Implement Secure Switching and Routing
- Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
- Implement Load Balancers
Implementing Network Security Appliances
- Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
- Implement Network Security Monitoring
- Summarize the Use of SIEM
Implementing Secure Network Protocols
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Application Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
Implementing Host Security Solutions
- Implement Secure Firmware
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Explain Embedded System Security Implications
Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- Implement Mobile Device Management
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
- Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
- Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
- Summarize Secure Coding Practices
- Implement Secure Script Environments
- Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Apply Cloud Security Solutions
- Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
- Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
- Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
Performing Incident Response
- Summarize Incident Response Procedures
- Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
- Apply Mitigation Controls
Explaining Digital Forensics
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
- Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts
Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- Implement Redundancy Strategies
- Implement Backup Strategies
- Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
Explaining Physical Security
- Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
- Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
Labs
- 01: Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
- 02: Assisted Lab: Scanning and Identifying Network Nodes
- 03: Assisted Lab: Intercepting and Interpreting Network Traffic with Packet Sniffing Tools
- 04: Assisted Lab: Analyzing the Results of a Credentialed Vulnerability Scan
- 05: Assisted Lab: Installing, Using, and Blocking a Malware-based Backdoor
- 06: Applied Lab: Performing Network Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning
- 07: Assisted Lab: Managing the Life Cycle of a Certificate
- 08: Assisted Lab: Managing Certificates with OpenSSL
- 09: Assisted Lab: Auditing Passwords with a Password Cracking Utility
- 10: Assisted Lab: Managing Centralized Authentication
- 11: Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Windows Server
- 12: Assisted Lab: Configuring a System for Auditing Policies
- 13: Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Linux
- 14: Applied Lab: Configuring Identity and Access Management Controls
- 15: Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure Network Design
- 16: Assisted Lab: Configuring a Firewall
- 17: Assisted Lab: Configuring an Intrusion Detection System
- 18: Assisted Lab: Implementing Secure Network Addressing Services
- 19: Assisted Lab: Implementing a Virtual Private Network
- 20: Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure SSH Server
- 21: Assisted Lab: Implementing Endpoint Protection
- 22: Applied Lab: Securing the Network Infrastructure
- 23: Assisted Lab: Identifying Application Attack Indicators
- 24: Assisted Lab: Identifying a Browser Attack
- 25: Assisted Lab: Implementing PowerShell Security
- 26: Assisted Lab: Identifying Malicious Code
Assessment
CompTIA Security+
- Exam time: 90 minutes
- Multiple-choice style: 90 questions
- Pass mark: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
- Closed-book exam (i.e. no reference materials are allowed during the exam)
What's Included
- 5-days training and exam preparation from NILC’s accredited CompTIA trainer
- Official CompTIA course notes and materials
- CompTIA examination voucher – valid for 12 months
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending this training course with us, you will be eligible to attend the same training again for free. All that will be payable is the examination fee which is charged by the examination board. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
Dates & Prices
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Start Date: Mon 29 January 2024
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Start Date: Mon 11 March 2024
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CompTIA FAQ's
How do I take my CompTIA exam?
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I want to work in IT, but I don’t know where to start. Which certification is best for me?
The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification is recommended for career-changers and students preparing to enter the IT workforce. That’s because CompTIA ITF+ helps professionals decide if a career in IT is right for them or to develop a broader understanding of IT. The CompTIA Career Pathway showcases different paths you can take and the certifications within that pathway. If you already have some technical knowledge but need credentials to get your foot in the door, check out CompTIA A+. This certification is the industry standard for entry-level IT jobs, including technical support specialist and help desk technician.
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