CT-SECURITY: CompTIA Security+

The Official CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-601) certification course is the primary curriculum you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, devices, and traffic in your organization.

 

You can also take this cybersecurity course to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. In this course, you will build on your knowledge of and professional experience with security fundamentals, networks, and organizational security as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

In this CompTIA security fundamental course, you will implement information security across a variety of different contexts.
You will:

• Identify the fundamental components of information security.
• Analyze risk.
• Identify various threats to information security.
• Conduct security assessments to detect vulnerabilities.
• Implement security for hosts and software.
• Implement security for networks.
• Manage identity and access.
• Implement cryptographic solutions in the organization.
• Implement security at the operational level.
• Address security incidents.
• Ensure the continuity of business operations in the event of an incident

This cybersecurity course is targeted toward the information technology (IT) professional who has 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 wants to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics; preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination; or using Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

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

CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months’ experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended.

 

Additional introductory courses or work experience in application development and programming, or in network and operating system administration for any software platform or system, are helpful but not required. Note that the prerequisites for this course might differ significantly from the prerequisites for the CompTIA certification exams.

Module 1: Identifying Security Fundamentals

• Identify Information Security Concepts
• Identify Basic Security Controls
• Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization Concepts
• Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts

Module 2: Analyzing Risk

• Analyze Organizational Risk
• Analyze the Business Impact of Risk

Module 3: Identifying Security Threats

• Identify Types of Attackers
• Identify Social Engineering Attacks
• Identify Malware
• Identify Software-Based Threats
• Identify Network-Based Threats
• Identify Wireless Threats
• Identify Physical Threats

Module 4: Conducting Security Assessments

• Identify Vulnerabilities
• Assess Vulnerabilities
• Implement Penetration Testing

Module 5: Implementing Host and Software Security

• Implement Host Security
• Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
• Implement Mobile Device Security
• Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

Module 6: Implementing Network Security

• Configure Network Security Technologies
• Secure Network Design Elements
• Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
• Secure Wireless Traffic

Module 7: Managing Identity and Access

• Implement Identity and Access Management
• Configure Directory Services
• Configure Access Services
• Manage Accounts

Module 8: Implementing Cryptography

• Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
• Select Cryptographic Algorithms
• Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
• Enroll Certificates
• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Revoke Certificates

Module 9: Implementing Operational Security

• Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
• Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
• Implement Security Strategies
• Manage Data Security Processes
• Implement Physical Controls

Module 10: Addressing Security Incidents

• Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
• Respond to Security Incidents
• Investigate Security Incidents

Module 11: Ensuring Business Continuity

• Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Processes
• Develop a Business Continuity Plan

CT-A: CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ is the industry benchmark for launching a career in IT, demonstrating that IT professionals can handle crucial IT support tasks on the spot.

 

CT-NETWORK+: CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ certifies the technical abilities required to set up, maintain, and troubleshoot the critical networks that organizations rely on.

 

CT-CLOUD: CompTIA Cloud+

CompTIA Cloud+ demonstrates that you have the skills required for data centre work.

 

CompTIA Cloud+ is a global certification that verifies the abilities required to deploy and operate secure cloud environments that ensure corporate systems and data are always available.

 

CT-CYSA: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification applies behavioural analytics to networks to improve overall security by identifying and combating malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs), resulting in enhanced threat visibility across a broad attack surface and validating an IT professional's ability to proactively defend and continuously improve an organization's security.

 

CT-PENTEST: CompTIA PenTest+

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification is designed for penetration testers and vulnerability assessment analysts who are responsible for scanning, discovering, exploiting, reporting, and managing network vulnerabilities.

 

CT-CASP: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers who are responsible for leading and improving an enterprise's cybersecurity readiness. It is the ideal certification for technical professionals who want to stay immersed in technology rather than strictly manage it.