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CompTIA Security+501
CompTIA Security+ certification validates knowledge of security fundamentals, basic risk identification and analysis, threat identification and assessment, IT infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security processes including incident response and business continuity.
Course Overview
CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ certification and have around 24 months experience of personal computer or networking support including: Know the function and basic features and components of a PC. Use Windows administrative tools (Explorer, Settings, Control Panel and Management Consoles) to create and manage files and basic features of the operating system. Basic network terminology (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP); TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools. Basic use of desktop virtual workstation environments.
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Learning Objectives
On course completion, students will be able to:
- Identify device, network, and social attack strategies and defenses.
- Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective security policies.
- Know the technologies and uses of encryption standards and products.
- Identify host-based, mobile, and centralized security technologies and practices.
- Describe how local and remote access security are enforced.
- Describe the standards and products used to investigate and enforce security on network and Internet enabled technologies.
- Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Specialty Areas
- Cyber Defense Analysis
- Cyber Operational Planning
- Network Services
- Strategic Planning and Policy
- Systems Administration
Feedback
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