Security+

CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue a career in IT security. It emphasizes hands-on practical skills, ensuring candidates are better prepared to solve a wider variety of issues. Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. Department of Defense to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.

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Course Description

Key Takeaways

Assess and implement security measures to protect enterprise environments.
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 effectively.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts
Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

Lab Outline

Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
Assisted Lab: Perform System Configuration Gap Analysis
Assisted Lab: Configuring Examples of Security Control Types
Assisted Lab: Finding Open Service Ports
Assisted Lab: Using SET to Perform Social Engineering
Applied Lab: Using Storage Encryption
Assisted Lab: Using Hashing and Salting
Assisted Lab: Managing Password Security
Assisted Lab: Managing Permissions
Assisted Lab: Setting up Remote Access
Assisted Lab: Using TLS Tunneling
Assisted Lab: Using Containers
Assisted Lab: Using Virtualization
Assisted Lab: Implement Backups
Assisted Lab: Performing Drive Sanitization
Assisted Lab: Exploiting and Detecting SQLi
Assisted Lab: Working with Threat Feeds
Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scans
Assisted Lab: Understanding Security Baselines
Applied Lab: Implementing a Firewall
Assisted Lab: Using Group Policy
Applied Lab: Hardening
Assisted Lab: Performing DNS Filtering
Assisted Lab: Configuring System Monitoring
Applied Lab: Incident Response: Detection
Applied Lab: Performing Digital Forensics
Assisted Lab: Performing Root Cause Analysis
Assisted Lab: Detecting and Responding to Malware
Assisted Lab: Understanding On-Path Attacks
Adaptive Lab: Using a Playbook
Assisted Lab: Implementing Allow Lists and Deny Lists
Assisted Lab: Performing Reconnaissance
Assisted Lab: Performing Penetration Testing
Assisted Lab: Training and Awareness through Simulation
Capstone Lab: Discovering Anomalous Behavior
Assisted Lab: Use Cases of Automation and Scripting
Applied Lab: Using Network Sniffers

Exam Details

Exam Code: SY0-701
Number of Questions: Maximum of 90
Question Types: Multiple choice and performance-based
Length of Test: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 750 (on a scale of 100–900)
Recommended Experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
Languages: English

Exam Domains

General Security Concepts
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
Security Architecture
Security Operations
Security Program Management and Oversight

Who Should Attend

IT Professionals seeking to start or advance a career in cybersecurity.
Network Administrators aiming to enhance their security skills.
Security Administrators responsible for managing and implementing security measures.
Systems Administrators looking to broaden their understanding of security protocols.
Junior IT Auditors/Penetration Testers preparing for more advanced roles.