CompTIA Security+

Course Code: G013-G1

Duration: 5 days

 
 
 
 

CompTIA Security+ Course Overview

• The CompTIA Security+ course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-701 exam. The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Skills Gained

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

• • 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.

Who will the Course Benefit?

CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as:

• • Security Administrator

• • Security Specialist

• • Systems Administrator

• • Help Desk Analyst

• • Security Engineer

• • Security Analyst

Requirements

Networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux.


NOTE: Course technical content is subject to change without notice.



Course Contents

General Security Concepts 12%



• Compare and contrast various types of security controls.

• Summarize fundamental security concepts.

• Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.

• Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations 22%



• Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.

• Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.

• Explain various types of vulnerabilities.

• Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.

• Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

Security Architecture 18%



• Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.

• Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.

• Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.

• Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Security Operations 28%



• Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.

• Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.

• Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.

• Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.

• Given a scenario, modify Enterprise capabilities to enhance security.

• Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.

• Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.

• Explain appropriate incident response activities.

• Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.

Security Program Management & Oversight 20%



• Summarize elements of effective security governance.

• Explain elements of the risk management process.

• Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.

• Summarize elements of effective security compliance.

• Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.

• Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.  


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Duration: 5 days

Price: £2,795.00 exc. VAT 

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