CompTIA Security +

Course Overview:

The CompTIA Security+ course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-701 exam. 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.

Target Audience:

 The CompTIA Security + course is aimed at IT Professionals with job roles such as

• Security Administrator
• Security Specialist
• Systems Administrator 
• Help Desk Analyst
• Security Engineer
• Security Analyst

Course Objectives:

By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:

• Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions.
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT),  and operational technology.
•  Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

Course Content:

 General Security Concepts 12%

•        Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
•        Summarize fundamental security concepts.
•        Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
•        Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations 22%

•        Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations.
•        Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
•        Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
•        Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
•        Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

Security Architecture 18%

•        Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
•        Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
•        Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
•        Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture.

Security Operations 28%

•        Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
•        Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
•        Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management.
•        Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
•        Given a scenario, modify Enterprise capabilities to enhance security.
•        Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management.
•        Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations.
•        Explain appropriate incident response activities.
•        Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation.

 Security Program Management & Oversight 20%

•        Summarize elements of effective security governance.
•        Explain elements of the risk management process.
•        Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
•        Summarize elements of effective security compliance.
•        Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments.
• Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices.

Prerequisites:

 It is recommended that attendees have networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux.

 Recommended prerequisites:

 Attendees should be CompTIA A+ certified (or have equivalent experience) and CompTIA Network+ certified (or have equivalent experience) with 2-3 years networking experience.

Certification / Exam:

 This course is recommended as preparation for the following exam:SYO-701: CompTIA Security+

Further Information:

 For more information or to book this course, please contact our Course Enquiries Team on 0117 370 1970 or send us an email us at enquiries@skilltec.co.uk

This training course provided by Skilltec is accredited through Global Knowledge Training Ltd. Global Knowledge Training Ltd are the authorised learning partner; all trademarks and partner statuses are provided through them.

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