CompTIA Security+ TRENDING

CompTIA Security+ provides an excellent introduction to the security field and is typically a better entry point than jumping right into an advanced security program. With Security+, you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge that you can build upon—helping you advance your career in the months and years to come.

Course Description

Whether your goal is to become Security+ certified for your job, to prove your basic knowledge of security concepts or to gain more knowledge to secure your network, training from Kadway Tech is the best solution.

This course is intended for students wishing to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking professionals, but because security is vital to all levels and job roles within an organization, it will also benefit PC support analysts, application developers and senior managers in accounting, sales, product development and marketing..

DURATION:
2 Months

Target Student/Prerequisites

This course is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who have 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. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Security+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Exam.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic Windows user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts.

Course Content

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Lesson 1: Comparing and Contrasting Attacks

  • Topic A: Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
  • Topic B: Explain Threat Actor Types
  • Topic C: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
  • Topic D: Determine Malware Types

Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls

  • Topic A: Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
  • Topic B: Follow Incident Response Procedures

Lesson 3: Assessing Security Posture with Software Tools

  • Topic A: Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
  • Topic B: Assess Security Posture with Topology Discovery Software Tools
  • Topic C: Assess Security Posture with Fingerprinting and Sniffing Software Tools
  • Topic D: Assess Security Posture with Vulnerability Scanning Software Tools

Lesson 4: Explaining Basic Cryptography Concepts

  • Topic A: Compare and Contrast Basic Concepts of Cryptography
  • Topic B: Explain Hashing and Symmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
  • Topic C: Explain Asymmetric Cryptographic Algorithms

Lesson 5: Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure

  • Topic A: Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
  • Topic B: Implement PKI Management

Lesson 6: Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls

  • Topic A: Compare and Contrast Identity and Authentication Concepts
  • Topic B: Install and Configure Authentication Protocols
  • Topic C: Implement Multifactor Authentication

Lesson 7: Managing Access Services and Accounts

  • Topic A: Install and Configure Authorization and Directory Services
  • Topic B: Implement Access Management Controls
  • Topic C: Differentiate Account Management Practices
  • Topic D: Implement Account Auditing and Recertification

Lesson 8: Implementing a Secure Network Architecture

  • Topic A: Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts
  • Topic B: Install and Configure a Secure Switching Infrastructure
  • Topic C: Install and Configure Network Access Control
  • Topic D: Install and Configure a Secure Routing and NAT Infrastructure

Lesson 9: Installing and Configuring Security Appliances

  • Topic A: Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies
  • Topic B: Install and Configure Load Balancers
  • Topic C: Install and Configure Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
  • Topic D: Install and Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Systems
  • Topic E: Install and Configure Logging and SIEM Systems

Lesson 10: Installing and Configuring Wireless and Physical Access Security

  • Topic A: Install and Configure a Wireless Infrastructure
  • Topic B: Install and Configure Wireless Security Settings
  • Topic C: Explain the Importance of Physical Security Controls

Lesson 11: Deploying Secure Host, Mobile, and Embedded Systems

  • Topic A: Implement Secure Hardware Systems Design
  • Topic B: Implement Secure Host Systems Design
  • Topic C: Implement Secure Mobile Device Systems Design
  • Topic D: Implement Secure Embedded Systems Design

Lesson 12: Implementing Secure Network Access Protocols

  • Topic A: Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
  • Topic B: Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
  • Topic C: Implement Secure Remote Administration Protocols

Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Network Applications

  • Topic A: Implement Secure Web Services
  • Topic B: Implement Secure Communications Services
  • Topic C: Summarize Secure Virtualization Infrastructure
  • Topic D: Summarize Secure Cloud Services

Lesson 14: Explaining Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Concepts

  • Topic A: Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
  • Topic B: Explain Resiliency and Automation Strategies
  • Topic C: Explain Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operation Concepts
  • Topic D: Summarize Basic Concepts of Forensics

Lesson 15: Summarizing Secure Application Development Concepts

  • Topic A: Explain the Impact of Vulnerability Types
  • Topic B: Summarize Secure Application Development Concepts

Lesson 16: Explaining Organizational Security Concepts

  • Topic A: Explain the Importance of Security Policies
  • Topic B: Implement Data Security and Privacy Practices
  • Topic C: Explain the Importance of Personnel Management

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