CompTIA Security+

PPi Learning Services

Short course

In London

£ 1,395 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    London

This five-day course will help students prepare for the Security+ Certification exam by learning how to develop and improve security.

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Location

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London
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3-5 Crutched Friars, EC3N 2HR

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Course contentGeneral Security Concepts
  • Understanding Information Security
  • Securing the Physical Environment
  • Examining Operational Security
  • Working with Management and Policies
  • Understanding the Goals of Information Security
  • Comprehending the Security Process
  • Appreciating Antivirus Software
  • Implementing Access Control
  • Understanding Authentication
  • Understanding Networking Services and Protocols
  • Distinguishing Between Security Topologies
  • Setting Design Goals
  • Creating Security Zones
  • Working with Newer Technologies
  • Business Concerns to Be Aware Of
Identifying Potential Risks
  • Calculating Attack Strategies
  • Types of Access Attacks
  • Recognizing Modification and Repudiation Attacks
  • Identifying Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed DoS (DDoS) Attacks
  • Recognizing Common Attacks
  • Back Door Attacks
  • Spoofing Attacks
  • Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
  • Replay Attacks
  • Password-Guessing Attacks
  • IdentifyingTCP/IP Security Concerns
  • Working with theTCP/IP Protocol Suite
  • Encapsulation
  • Working with Protocols and Services
  • RecognizingTCP/IP Attacks
  • Understanding Software Exploitation
  • Surviving Malicious Code
  • Viruses
  • Trojan Horses
  • Logic Bombs
  • Worms
  • Antivirus Software
  • Understanding Social Engineering
  • An Introduction to Auditing Processes and Files
Infrastructure and Connectivity
  • Understanding Infrastructure Security
  • Working with Hardware Components
  • Working with Software Components
  • Understanding the Different Network Infrastructure Devices
  • Firewalls
  • Hubs
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Wireless Access Points
  • Modems
  • Remote Access Services
  • Telecom/PBX Systems
  • Virtual Private Networks
  • Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks
  • Network Monitors
  • Securing Workstations and Servers
  • Understanding Mobile Devices
  • Understanding Remote Access
  • Using the Serial Line Internet Protocol
  • Using the Point-to-Point Protocol
  • Tunnelling Protocols
  • 802.1X Wireless Protocols
  • Securing Internet Connections
  • Working with Ports and Sockets
  • The Principles of E-Mail
  • Working with the Web
  • Working with the File Transfer Protocol
  • UnderstandingSNMPand OtherTCP/IP Protocols
  • The Basics of Cabling, Wires, and Communications
  • Coax
  • Unshielded Twisted Pair and Shielded Twisted Pair
  • Fiber Optic
  • Infrared
  • Radio Frequencies
  • Microwave Systems
  • Employing Removable Media
  • Tape
  • CD-R
  • Hard Drives
  • Diskettes
  • Flash Cards
  • Smart Cards
Monitoring Communications Activity
  • Monitoring the Network
  • Recognizing the Different Types of Network Traffic
  • Monitoring Network Systems
  • Understanding Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Working with a Network-BasedIDS
  • Working with a Host-BasedIDS
  • Utilizing Honey Pots
  • Understanding Incident Response
  • Working with Wireless Systems
  • Wireless Transport Layer Security
  • IEEE802.11x Wireless Protocols
  • WEP/WAP
  • Wireless Vulnerabilities to Know
  • Understanding Instant Messaging Features
  • IM Vulnerabilities
  • Controlling Privacy
  • Working with 8.3 File Naming
  • Understanding Packet Sniffing
  • Understanding Signal Analysis and Intelligence
  • Footprinting
  • Scanning
Implementing and Maintaining a Secure Network
  • Overview of Network Security Threats
  • Defining Security Baselines
  • Hardening the OS andNOS
  • Configuring Network Protocols
  • Microsoft Windows 9x
  • Hardening Microsoft Windows NT 4
  • Hardening Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Hardening Microsoft Windows XP
  • Hardening Windows Server 2003
  • Hardening Unix/Linux
  • Hardening Novell NetWare
  • Hardening Apple Macintosh
  • Hardening Filesystems
  • Updating Your Operating System
  • Hardening Network Devices
  • Updating Network Devices
  • Configuring Routers and Firewalls
  • Hardening Applications
  • Hardening Web Servers
  • Hardening E-Mail Servers
  • HardeningFTPServers
  • HardeningDNSServers
  • HardeningNNTPServers
  • Hardening File and Print Servers and Services
  • HardeningDHCPServices
  • Working with Data Repositories
Securing the Network and Environment
  • Understanding Physical and Network Security
  • Implementing Access Control
  • Understanding Social Engineering
  • Scanning the Environment
  • Understanding Business Continuity Planning
  • Undertaking Business Impact Analysis
  • Assessing Risk
  • Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
  • Implementing Policies
  • Incorporating Standards
  • Following Guidelines
  • Working with Security Standards andISO17799
  • Classifying Information
  • Public Information
  • Private Information
  • Roles in the Security Process
  • Information Access Controls
Cryptography Basics and Methods: An Overview of Cryptography
  • Understanding Physical Cryptography
  • Understanding Mathematical Cryptography
  • Understanding Quantum Cryptography
  • Uncovering the Myth of Unbreakable Codes
  • Understanding Cryptographic Algorithms
  • The Science of Hashing
  • Working with Symmetric Algorithms
  • Working with Asymmetric Algorithms
  • Using Cryptographic Systems
  • Integrity
  • Authentication
  • Non-Repudiation
  • Access Control
  • Using Public Key Infrastructure
  • Using a Certificate Authority
  • Working with Registration Authorities and Local Registration Authorities
  • Implementing Certificates
  • Understanding Certificate Revocation
  • Implementing Trust Models
  • Preparing for Cryptographic Attacks
Cryptography Standards
  • Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
  • The Origins of Encryption Standards
  • PKIX/PKCS
  • X.509
  • SSLandTLS
  • CMP
  • S/MIME
  • SET
  • SSH
  • PGP
  • HTTPS
  • S-HTTP
  • IPSec
  • FIPS
  • Common Criteria
  • WTLS
  • WEP
  • ISO17799
  • Understanding Key Management and the Key Life Cycle
  • Comparing Centralized and Decentralized Key Generation
  • Storing and Distributing Keys
  • Using Key Escrow
  • Key Expiration
  • Revoking Keys
  • Suspending Keys
  • Recovering and Archiving Keys
  • Renewing Keys
  • Destroying Keys
Security Policies and Procedures
  • Understanding Business Continuity
  • Utilities
  • High Availability
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Reinforcing Vendor Support
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Code Escrow
  • Generating Policies and Procedures
  • Human Resource Policies
  • Business Policies
  • Certificate Policies
  • Incident Response Policies
  • Enforcing Privilege Management
  • User and Group Role Management
  • Privilege Escalation
  • Single Sign-On
  • Privilege Decision Making
  • Auditing
  • Access Control
Security Management
  • Understanding Computer Forensics
  • Methodology of a Forensic Investigation
  • Enforcing the Chain of Custody
  • Preserving Evidence
  • Collecting Evidence
  • Understanding Security Management
  • Drafting Best Practices and Documentation
  • Understanding Security Awareness and Education
  • Using Communication and Awareness
  • Providing Education
  • Staying on Top of Security
  • Websites
  • Trade Publications
  • Regulating Privacy and Security
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • Gramm-Leach Bliley Act of 1999
  • Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  • Computer Security Act of 1987
  • Cyberspace Electronic Security Act
  • Cyber Security Enhancement Act
  • Patriot Act
  • Familiarizing Yourself with International Efforts

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