CompTIA Security+ (Exam SYO-701)

Enhance your cybersecurity skills and secure your IT career with the globally recognized CompTIA Security+ (Exam SYO-701) certification, designed for IT professionals aiming to safeguard networks and data.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Design comprehensive security frameworks for enterprise environments.

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Implement effective security measures across cloud, mobile, and IoT platforms.

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Understand regulatory compliance and governance in cybersecurity.

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Respond to and manage security incidents efficiently.

Format

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

Audience

  • Network Administrators
  • Security Analysts
  • IT Support Technicians
  • Entry-Level Security Professionals

Description

CompTIA is a not-for-profit trade association with the purpose of advancing the interests of IT professionals and IT channel organizations; its industry-leading IT certifications are an important part of that mission. CompTIA's Security+ certification is a global certification that validates the foundational cybersecurity skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. This exam will certify 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 regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.

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Upcoming Course Dates

July 21-25, 2025

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Virtual: Online - America/Los_Angeles

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August 18-22, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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August 25-28, 2025

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Course Outline

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Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

  1. Security Concepts

  2. Security Controls

Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types

  1. Threat Actors

  2. Attack Surfaces

  3. Social Engineering

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions

  1. Cryptographic Algorithms

  2. Public Key Infrastructure

  3. Cryptographic Solutions

Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management

  1. Authentication

  2. Authorization

  3. Identity Management

Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

  1. Enterprise Network Architecture

  2. Network Security Appliances

  3. Secure Communications

Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture

  1. Cloud Infrastructure

  2. Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture

Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts

  1. Asset Management

  2. Redundancy Strategies

  3. Physical Security

Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management

  1. Device and OS Vulnerabilities

  2. Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities

  3. Vulnerability Identification Methods

  4. Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation

Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities

  1. Network Security Baselines

  2. Network Security Capability Enhancement

Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities

  1. Implement Endpoint Security

  2. Mobile Device Hardening

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities

  1. Application Protocol Security Baselines

  2. Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts

Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts

  1. Incident Response

  2. Digital Forensics

  3. Data Sources

  4. Alerting and Monitoring Tools

Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

  1. Malware Attack Indicators

  2. Physical and Network Attack Indicators

  3. Application Attack Indicators

Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts

  1. Policies, Standards, and Procedures

  2. Change Management

  3. Automation and Orchestration

Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes

  1. Risk Management Processes and Concepts

  2. Vendor Management Concepts

  3. Audits and Assessments

Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

  1. Data Classification and Compliance

  2. Personnel Policies

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