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CompTIA Security+

Associated Courses

Date

20.05.2024 (5 days)

Time

All day

CPE Hours

40 hours

Competency

Professional

Location

Online | Live instructor-led

Price

€2700

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Course Description

The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Course Structure

The following topics are covered in this course:

Module 1 / Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

    • Indicators of Compromise
    • Critical Security Controls
    • Security Posture Assessment Tools
    • Incident Response

 

Module 2 / Identity and Access Management

    • Public Key Infrastructure
    • Identification and Authentication
    • Identity and Access Services
    • Account Management

Module 3 / Architecture and Design (1)

    • Secure Network Design
    • Firewalls and Load Balancers
    • IDS and SIEM
    • Secure Wireless Access
    • Physical Security Controls

Module 4 / Architecture and Design (2)

    • Secure Protocols and Services
    • Secure Remote Access
    • Secure Systems Design
    • Secure Mobile Device Services
    • Secure Virtualisation and Cloud Services

Module 5 / Risk Management

  • Forensics
  • Disaster Recovery and Resiliency
  • Risk Management
  • Secure Application Development
  • Organisational Security

Should Attend

CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.

Prerequisites

Ideally, you should have successfully completed the ‘CompTIA Network+ Support Skills’ course and have around 24 months’ experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the Network+ exam before completing Security+ certification, but it is recommended. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

  • Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
  • Use Windows Server to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Server Manager, and Management Consoles).
  • Operate the Linux OS using basic command-line tools.
  • Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers).
  • Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools.

Assessment

At the end of the course, you sit for the Exam. The exam is not included in the fee.

Key-Features

This course will teach you the fundamental principles of installing and configuring cybersecurity controls and participating in incident response and risk mitigation. Study of the course can also help to build the prerequisites to study more advanced IT security qualifications, including CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner, and ISC’s Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

On course completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify network attack strategies and defenses.
  • Understand the principles of organisational security and the elements of effective security policies.
  • Know the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.
  • Identify network- and host-based security technologies and practices.
  • Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced.
  • Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.
  • Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
  • Summarise application and coding vulnerabilities and identify development and deployment methods designed to mitigate them.

Course Structure

The following topics are covered in this course:

Module 1 / Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

    • Indicators of Compromise
    • Critical Security Controls
    • Security Posture Assessment Tools
    • Incident Response

 

Module 2 / Identity and Access Management

    • Public Key Infrastructure
    • Identification and Authentication
    • Identity and Access Services
    • Account Management

Module 3 / Architecture and Design (1)

    • Secure Network Design
    • Firewalls and Load Balancers
    • IDS and SIEM
    • Secure Wireless Access
    • Physical Security Controls

Module 4 / Architecture and Design (2)

    • Secure Protocols and Services
    • Secure Remote Access
    • Secure Systems Design
    • Secure Mobile Device Services
    • Secure Virtualisation and Cloud Services

Module 5 / Risk Management

  • Forensics
  • Disaster Recovery and Resiliency
  • Risk Management
  • Secure Application Development
  • Organisational Security

Should Attend

CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.

Prerequisites

Ideally, you should have successfully completed the ‘CompTIA Network+ Support Skills’ course and have around 24 months’ experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the Network+ exam before completing Security+ certification, but it is recommended. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

  • Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
  • Use Windows Server to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Server Manager, and Management Consoles).
  • Operate the Linux OS using basic command-line tools.
  • Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers).
  • Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools.

Assessment

At the end of the course, you sit for the Exam. The exam is not included in the fee.

Key-Features

This course will teach you the fundamental principles of installing and configuring cybersecurity controls and participating in incident response and risk mitigation. Study of the course can also help to build the prerequisites to study more advanced IT security qualifications, including CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner, and ISC’s Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

On course completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify network attack strategies and defenses.
  • Understand the principles of organisational security and the elements of effective security policies.
  • Know the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.
  • Identify network- and host-based security technologies and practices.
  • Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced.
  • Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.
  • Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
  • Summarise application and coding vulnerabilities and identify development and deployment methods designed to mitigate them.

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