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Cybersecurity

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security.

Total Duration
40 Hours
Level
Intermediate
Category
Cybersecurity
Partner
CompTIA
About this course

About this course

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

Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.

Upon course completion, learners will understand the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, in their career will greatly help them in the field of cybersecurity.

Target Audience

IT professionals who want to increase their cybersecurity knowledge base.
IT support and network professionals who want to transition into more security-oriented positions.
Network and system administrators who want to increase their knowledge about security.
IT professionals preparing to the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Prerequisites

CompTIA Network+ and a minimum of 2 years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security
Hands-on experience with technical information security, and broad knowledge of security concepts.

Course Outline

  • Security Concepts
  • Security Controls
  • Threat Actors
  • Attack Surfaces
  • Social Engineering
  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Cryptographic Solutions
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Identity Management
  • Enterprise Network Architecture
  • Network Security Appliances
  • Secure Communications
  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
  • Asset Management
  • Redundancy Strategies
  • Physical Security
  • Device and OS Vulnerabilities
  • Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
  • Vulnerability Identification Methods
  • Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
  • Network Security Baselines
  • Network Security Capability Enhancement
  • Implement Endpoint Security
  • Mobile Device Hardening
  • Application Protocol Security Baselines
  • Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
  • Incident Response
  • Digital Forensics
  • Data Sources
  • Alerting and Monitoring Tools
  • Malware Attack Indicators
  • Physical and Network Attack Indicators
  • Application Attack Indicators
  • Policies, Standards, and Procedures
  • Change Management
  • Automation and Orchestration
Risk Management Processes and Concepts Vendor Management Concepts Audits and Assessments
Data Classification and Compliance Personnel Policies
Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

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 laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance
Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

Skills you'll learn

10 skills
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Threat Detection
Network Security
Identity & Access Management
Security Risk Management
Secure Network Architecture
Incident Response
Security Monitoring
Data Protection
Security Compliance

Certificate

  • Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions
  • This course enables you to pass CompTIA Security+ (701) Exam     
CompTIA Security+

Potential Career Paths

Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC Analyst
Security Operations
Network Security Specialist
IT Security Specialist
Security Administrator
Security Engineer