Security+

Course Overview

CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-501) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, devices, and traffic in your organization. You can also take this 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.

This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-501) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of computer security. Today's job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your computer security skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any security-related role.

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Lesson 1: Identifying Security Fundamentals
Topic A: Identify Information Security Concepts
Topic B: Identify Basic Security Controls
Topic C: Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization Concepts
Topic D: Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts

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Lesson 2: Analyzing Risk
Topic A: Analyze Organizational Risk
Topic B: Analyze the Business Impact of Risk

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Lesson 3: Identifying Security Threats
Topic A: Identify Types of Attackers
Topic B: Identify Social Engineering Attacks
Topic C: Identify Malware
Topic D: Identify Software-Based Threats
Topic E: Identify Network-Based Threats
Topic F: Identify Wireless Threats
Topic G: Identify Physical Threats

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Lesson 4: Conducting Security Assessments
Topic A: Identify Vulnerabilities
Topic B: Assess Vulnerabilities
Topic C: Implement Penetration Testing

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Lesson 5: Implementing Host and Software Security
Topic A: Implement Host Security
Topic B: Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
Topic C: Implement Mobile Device Security
Topic D: Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

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Lesson 6: Implementing Network Security
Topic A: Configure Network Security Technologies
Topic B: Secure Network Design Elements
Topic C: Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
Topic D: Secure Wireless Traffic

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Lesson 7: Managing Identity and Access
Topic A: Implement Identity and Access Management
Topic B: Configure Directory Services
Topic C: Configure Access Services
Topic D: Manage Accounts

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Lesson 8: Implementing Cryptography
Topic A: Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
Topic B: Select Cryptographic Algorithms
Topic C: Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
Topic D: Enroll Certificates
Topic E: Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
Topic F: Revoke Certificates

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Lesson 9: Implementing Operational Security
Topic A: Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
Topic B: Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
Topic C: Implement Security Strategies
Topic D: Manage Data Security Processes
Topic E: Implement Physical Controls

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Lesson 10: Addressing Security Incidents
Topic A: Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
Topic B: Respond to Security Incidents
Topic C: Investigate Security Incidents

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Lesson 11: Ensuring Business Continuity
Topic A: Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Processes
Topic B: Develop a Business Continuity Plan

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Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-501)
Appendix B: Linux Essentials
Appendix C: Log File Essentials
Appendix D: Programming Essentials