Essential Skills Gained

Identify and evaluate security threats and vulnerabilities.

Implement robust security measures and encryption standards.

Manage access controls and identity management.

Develop strategies for business continuity and disaster recovery.

Format

Instructor-led
5 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

Computer and networking professionals
PC support analysts
Application developers
Senior managers in accounting, sales, and marketing

Description

Learn the fundamental principles of planning and configuring business, computer and network security systems in this 5-day course. Practice your skills in a hands-on, online virtualized Windows server environment. Multiple client and server machines will be used to install, apply, harden, scan, configure, customize, and explore standard security settings and tools. Labs are designed to provide direct real-world experience and you get access for 6 months to practice your skills! Course Description: 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. Certification Track: This course will prepare students to take the SY0-501 CompTIA Security+ Certification exam, for the objectives released in 2017 and first tested in October 2017. CompTIA Security+ Certification has been created as a benchmark for entry-level security skills. Completion of the CompTIA Security+ certification meets criteria for the DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program requirements, as modified and enforced starting January 24, 2012. CompTIA Security+ training is becoming a mandate for persons seeking to enter or maintain a career where security implementation and leadership are pre-requisites.

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Course Outline

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Module 1 - Security Fundamentals

Security Terms and Concepts
Security Controls
Authentication and Authorization Concepts
Basic Cryptography concepts

Module 2 – Analyzing Risk

Organizational Risk
Risk Possibilities
Risk Impacts
Risk Response
Risk management

Module 3 – Identify Security Threats

Attackers
Social Engineering
Malware
Software Based Threats
Network Vulnerabilities and Threats
Network Attack Strategies
Wireless Threats
Physical Threats

Module 4 – Conducting Security Assessments

Identify Vulnerabilities
Assess Vulnerabilities
Implement Penetration Testing

Module 5 – Host and Software Security

Host Security
Cloud and Virtualization Security
Mobile Device Security
Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

Module 6 – Network Security

Configure Network Security Technologies
Secure Network Design Elements
Secure Networking Protocols and Services
Secure Wireless Traffic

Module 7 – Managing Identify and Access

Identity and Access Management
Directory Services (LDAP and Active Directory)
Access Services
Managing Accounts

Module 8 – Implementing Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography Concepts
Cryptographic Algorithms
Public Key Infrastructure
Enroll Certificates
Backup and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
Revoke Certificates

Module 9 – Implementing Operational Security

Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
Implement Security Strategies
Manage Data Security Processes
Implement Physical Controls

Module 10 – Addressing Security Incidents

Troubleshooting Common Security Issues
Respond to Security Incidents
Investigate Security Incidents

Module 11 – Ensuring Business Incidents

Select Business Continuity
Disaster Recover Processes
Develop a Business Continuity Plan

CompTIA Security+ (Exam SYO-501)