CompTIA Security+
Security+ opens the door to your cybersecurity career!
Every IT position requires a baseline knowledge on topics like operating systems, hardware, networking and more. CompTIA's core IT skills certifications level the playing field and lay the foundation for a successful career in IT, no matter what path you take.
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Core Skills Certifications
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Course description
CompTIA Security+
It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills
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Course outline
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Comparing and contrasting attacks
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Comparing and contrasting security controls
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Using Security assessment tools
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Comparing and contrasting basic concepts of Cryptography
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Implementing public Key Infrastructure
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Implementing identity and access management controls
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Managing access services and accounts
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Implementing secure network architecture concepts
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Installing and configuring security appliances
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Installing and configuring wireless and physical access security
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Deploying secure host, embedded and mobile systems
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Implementing secure network access protocols
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Implementing Secure Network Applications
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Explaining risk management and disaster recovery concepts
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Key Outcomes
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Focusing on more threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities on the Internet from newer custom devices that must be mitigated, such as IoT and embedded devices, newer DDoS attacks, and social engineering attacks based on current events.
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​Covering organizational security assessment and incident response procedures, such as basic threat detection, risk mitigation techniques, security controls, and basic digital forensics.
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Includes coverage of enterprise environments and reliance on the cloud, which is growing quickly as organizations transition to hybrid networks.
Who is this for?
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Security Administrator
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Security Engineer/Analyst
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IT Auditors
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DevOps/Software Developer
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Systems Administrator
Eligibility Criteria
It's recommended to have two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
Become Certified
Become a certified professional with CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601). Security is complaint with ISO 17024. Register your exam online via PearsonVue and pass your exam at our testing center.