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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
CompTIA Security+ equips you with the foundational security skills necessary to safeguard networks| detect threats| and secure data—helping you open the door to your cybersecurity career and become a trusted defender of digital environments. In this course you will learn: Rigorously evaluated to validate coverage of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives| the knowledge and skills to understand 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 regulations and policies| including principles of governance| risk| and compliance; identify| analyze| and respond to security events and incidents| and prepare candidates to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Course Overview
Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
25379
Course Prerequisites
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.
Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Federal Employee
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced
Course Location
67 Gorham Rd
Scarborough, ME 04074
Learning Objectives
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn. CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Learning Objectives: Agenda
Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts| | Security Concepts| Security Controls
Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types| Threat Actors| Attack Surfaces| Social Engineering
Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions| Cryptographic Algorithms| Public Key Infrastructure| Cryptographic Solutions|
Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management| Authentication| Authorization| Identity Management
Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture| Enterprise Network Architecture| Network Security Appliances| Secure Communications
Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture| Cloud Infrastructure| Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture|
Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts| Asset Management| Redundancy Strategies| Physical Security
Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management| Device and OS Vulnerabilities| Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities| Vulnerability Identification Methods| Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities| Network Security Baselines| Network Security Capability Enhancement
Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities| Implement Endpoint Security| Mobile Device Hardening Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities| Application Protocol Security Baselines| Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts| Incident Response| Digital Forensics| Data Sources| Alerting and Monitoring Tools
Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity| Malware Attack Indicators| Physical and Network Attack Indicators| Application Attack Indicators
Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts| Policies| Standards| and Procedures| Change Management| Automation and Orchestration
Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes| Risk Management Processes and Concepts| Vendor Management Concepts| Audits and Assessments
Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts| Data Classification and Compliance| Personnel Policies
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):
Competency Areas
Feedback
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