CompTIA Security+

Price
$2,475.00

Duration
5 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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Course Overview

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.

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

Course Objectives

  • 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

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Security+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam.
  • CompTIA Authorized Training Partner
  • Last updated in 2022
  • 6-month free re-take policy
  • 1-year access to class recordings

What is a CompTIA Security+ Certification?
CompTIA Security+ emphasizes hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem-solve a wider variety of issues. It is the first security certification IT professionals should earn and establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role to provide a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs and advanced IT security certifications. Cybersecurity professionals with CompTIA Security+ know how to address security incidents, not just identify them.

Does this course include the CompTIA Security+ exam?
No, this course does not include the exam or an exam voucher.

What are the eligibility requirements for CompTIA Security+?
While there are no prerequisites for CompTIA Security+, it is recommended that students have the following experience:

  • At least 2 years of IT administration experience with a security focus
  • The CompTIA Network+ certification

What careers is the CompTIA Security+ certification useful for?
This certification is ideal for IT professionals with networking and administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks; familiarity with other operating systems, such as macOS®, Unix®, or Linux®; and who want to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics or using CompTIA Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.
Careers in cybersecurity often begin with positions such as cybersecurity specialist, network administrator, and security administrator.

How much does a certified CompTIA Security+ professional make?
The compensation for a CompTIA Security+ professional depends on geographic location, company size, and job duties. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median pay for Network and Systems Administrators in 2021 was $80,600.

What training materials are included in the CompTIA Security+ training course?
Students have access to their courseware through CompTIA and their labs through Skillable.

Can the course be retaken at no additional charge?
Yes. Most completed United Training courses carry our unbeatable Learning Guarantee. This guarantee allows students to repeat most United Training courses if they are the same version, FREE OF CHARGE, within six months of completion. Exceptions: Cisco, Citrix, VMware, and courses provided by affiliated 3rd party training providers. Note: If you request a retake for a course, you will need the most current courseware, and you will be responsible for purchasing the new courseware, admin fee, lab, and exam voucher.

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Course Prerequisites

  • CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
  • CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role

Agenda

Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

  • Security Concepts
  • Security Controls

Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types

  • Threat Actors
  • Attack Surfaces
  • Social Engineering

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions

  • Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Cryptographic Solutions

Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management

  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Identity Management

Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

  • Enterprise Network Architecture
  • Network Security Appliances
  • Secure Communications

Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture

  • Cloud Infrastructure
  • Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture

Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts

  • Asset Management
  • Redundancy Strategies
  • Physical Security

Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management

  • Device and OS Vulnerabilities
  • Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
  • Vulnerability Identification Methods
  • Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation

Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities

  • Network Security Baselines
  • Network Security Capability Enhancement

Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities

  • Implement Endpoint Security
  • Mobile Device Hardening

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities

  • Application Protocol Security Baselines
  • Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts

Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts

  • Incident Response
  • Digital Forensics
  • Data Sources
  • Alerting and Monitoring Tools

Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

  • Malware Attack Indicators
  • Physical and Network Attack Indicators
  • Application Attack Indicators

Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts

  • Policies, Standards, and Procedures
  • Change Management
  • Automation and Orchestration

Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes

  • Risk Management Processes and Concepts
  • Vendor Management Concepts
  • Audits and Assessments

Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

  • Data Classification and Compliance
  • Personnel Policies
 

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