CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. The Security+ exam verifies you have 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, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology; 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.
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) will be retiring July 31, 2024.
Training at a glance
Level
Beginner
Duration
5 Days
Experience
2 years: IT & Security
Average Salary
$85,270
Labs
Yes
Level
Beginner
Duration
5 Days
Experience
2 years: IT & Security
Average Salary
$85,270
Labs
Yes
Training Details
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and Internet of Things (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.
- Topic 1A: Security Concepts
- Topic 1B: Security Controls
Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
- Topic 2A: Threat Actors
- Topic 2B: Attack Surfaces
- Topic 2C: Social Engineering
Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
- Topic 3A: Cryptographic Algorithms
- Topic 3B: Public Key Infrastructure
- Topic 3C: Cryptographic Solutions
Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
- Topic 4A: Authentication
- Topic 4B: Authorization
- Topic 4C: Identity Management
Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
- Topic 5A: Enterprise Network Architecture
- Topic 5B: Network Security Appliances
- Topic 5C: Secure Communications
Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Topic 6A: Cloud Infrastructure
- Topic 6B: Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Topic 7A: Asset Management
- Topic 7B: Redundancy Strategies
- Topic 7C: Physical Security
Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
- Topic 8A: Device and OS Vulnerabilities
- Topic 8B: Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
- Topic 8C: Vulnerability Identification Methods
- Topic 8D: Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
- Topic 9A: Network Security Baselines
- Topic 9B: Network Security Capability Enhancement
Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
- Topic 10A: Implement Endpoint Security
- Topic 10B: Mobile Device Hardening
Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
- Topic 11A: Application Protocol Security Baselines
- Topic 11B: Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
- Topic 12A: Incident Response
- Topic 12B: Digital Forensics
- Topic 12C: Data Sources
- Topic 12D: Alerting and Monitoring Tools
Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
- Topic 13A: Malware Attack Indicators
- Topic 13B: Physical and Network Attack Indicators
- Topic 13C: Application Attack Indicators
Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts
- Topic 14A: Policies, Standards, and Procedures
- Topic 14B: Change Management
- Topic 14C: Automation and Orchestration
Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
- Topic 15A: Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Topic 15B: Vendor Management Concepts
- Topic 15C: Audits and Assessments
Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
- Topic 16A: Data Classification and Compliance
- Topic 16B: Personnel Policies
- Security Specialist
- Security Administrator
- Systems Administrator Help Desk Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/systems administrator job role.
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