Security Fundamentals with CompTIA® (Security+)

• Foundational Knowledge: gain a solid understanding of essential security concepts, principles, terminology, and best practices;
• Threat Mitigation: identify, assess, and mitigate various security threats, vulnerabilities, risks;
• Practical skills: hands-on skills related to securing digital environments, managing access controls, and responding to incidents;
• Preparation for Certification: prepare for the CompTIA+ certification exam.

IT professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity:

• security administrators;
• security specialists;
• system administrator;
• help desk analysts;
• security engineers.

• Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts.
• Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design.
• Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security.
• Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls.
• Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact.
• Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.

It is recommended to have at least 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.

The student training materials includes access to CompTIA Security+ CertMaster training environment.

CompTIA SY0-701 exam (the exam fee is already included in the course price).

General Security Concepts

• 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.

Security Operations

• 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 Architecture

• 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.

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

• 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 Program Management and Oversight

• 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.