CompTIA Security+ (5 Days)

CompTIA Security+ will introduce soldiers to this global certification, to validate the baseline skills that are needed to perform core security functions in IT.

Description

Summary

This course will teach you the fundamental principles of installing and configuring cybersecurity controls and participating in incident response and risk mitigation. It covers topics in the following areas:

Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities: Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts​

Technology & Tools: Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security

​Architecture & Design: Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design

​Identity & Access Management: Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls

​Risk Management: Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact

​Cryptography & PKI: Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure

Sections

  1. Comparing and contrasting attacks
  2. Comparing and contrasting security controls
  3. Assessing security posture with software tools
  4. Explaining basic cryptography concepts
  5. Implementing public key infrastructure
  6. Implementing identity and access management controls
  7. Managing access services and accounts
  8. Implementing secure network architecture concepts
  9. Installing and configuring security appliances
  10. Installing and configuring wireless and physical access security
  11. Deploying secure host, mobile and  embedded systems
  12. Implementing secure network access protocols
  13. Implementing secure network applications
  14. Risk management and disaster recovery
  15. Secure application development concepts
  16. Organisational security concepts

Prerequisites

You should have basic Windows and Linux administrator skills and the ability to implement fundamental networking appliances and IP addressing concepts. CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months' experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended.