CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401)
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Online
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The CompTIA Security+ is the next level to attain certification for every IT network administrator. 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. You will develop an understanding of network administration and will learn how to secure and manage all facets of a network from CPU cycles to software used by individuals or across a network.
The globally recognised CompTIA Security+ Certification covers the largely in-demand knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures for security incidents, security awareness and prevention.
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Key Topics
The CompTIA Security+ Course is divided into following lessions:
Lesson 1: Measuring and Weighing Risk
Lesson 2: Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks
Lesson 3: Understanding Devices and Infrastructure
Lesson 4: Access Control, Authentication, and Authorization
Lesson 5: Protecting Wireless Networks
Lesson 6: Securing the Cloud
Lesson 7: Host, Data, and Application Security
Lesson 8: Cryptography
Lesson 9: Malware, Vulnerabilities, and Threats
Lesson 10: Social Engineering and Other Foes
Lesson 11: Security Administration
Lesson 12: Disaster Recovery and Incident Response
No Entry Requirements
While there are no official prerequisites for the SY0-401 exam, both CompTIA and eDistanceLearning strongly recommend candidates to have minimum of two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security.
This CompTIA Security+ ((SY0-401)) course will prepare you for following certification:
CompTIA Security+ Certification
Exam Code: SY0-401
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- IT
- Security
- IT Security
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How is the Course Structured?
Lesson 1: Measuring and Weighing Risk
- Risk Assessment
- Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 2: Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks
- Monitoring Networks
- Understanding Hardening
- Securing the Network
- Security Posture
- Reporting Security Issues
- Differentiating between Detection Controls and Prevention Controls
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 3: Understanding Devices and Infrastructure
- Mastering TCP/IP
- Designing a Secure Network
- Understanding the Various Network Infrastructure Devices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 4: Access Control, Authentication, and Authorization
- Understanding Access Control Basics
- Understanding Remote Access Connectivity
- Understanding Authentication Services
- Understanding Access Control
- Implementing Access Controlling Best Practices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 5: Protecting Wireless Networks
- Working with Wireless Systems
- Understanding Wireless Devices
- Wireless Vulnerabilities to Know
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 6: Securing the Cloud
- Working with Cloud Computing
- Working with Virtualization
- Security and the Cloud
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 7: Host, Data, and Application Security
- Application Hardening
- Host Security
- Protecting Data Through Fault Tolerance
- Application Security
- Best Practices for Security
- Review Questions
Lesson 8: Cryptography
- An Overview of Cryptography
- Modern Cryptography
- Using Cryptographic Systems
- Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
- Using Public Key Infrastructure
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 9: Malware, Vulnerabilities, and Threats
- Understanding Malware
- Surviving Viruses
- Understanding Various Types of Attacks
- Identifying Types of Application Attacks
- Tools for Finding Threats
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 10: Social Engineering and Other Foes
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Understanding Physical Security
- Environmental Controls
- Control Types
- Data Policies
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 11: Security Administration
- Third-Party Integration
- Understanding Security Awareness and Training
- Classifying Information
- Information Access Controls
- Complying with Privacy and Security Regulations
- Mobile Devices
- Alternative Methods to Mitigate Security Risks
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
Lesson 12: Disaster Recovery and Incident Response
- Issues Associated with Business Continuity
- Reinforcing Vendor Support
- Penetration Testing
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Review Questions
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-401)