CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. The Security Plus Certification confirms a technician's critical knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. Because human error is the number one cause for a network security breach, CompTIA Security+ is recognized by the technology community as a valuable credential that proves competency with information security.

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in:

• Network security
• Compliance and operational security
• Threats and vulnerabilities
• Application, data and host security
• Access control and identity management
• Cryptography

Audience

The CompTIA Security+ Certification Course measures the necessary competencies for an IT professional with approximately two years networking experience. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to protect your business from the theft or destruction of information or disruption of communication.

Course Duration

3 Months

Exam

An internal exam can be completed for a Certificate of Completion/Mastery. For students who are opting for the international exam the course covers:

The Security+ exam blueprint includes the test objectives and the relative weightings. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented in the examination. Example topics and concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of all the content of this exam.

Course Contents

Introduction
Exam Overview

Domain 1.0 Network Security

Network Devices
Test Questions
Secure Network Administration
Secure Network Design Elements
Secure and Insecure Network Protocols
Network Ports
Secure Wireless
Domain Review
1.2 Test Prep Questions
1.3 Test Prep questions
1.4 Test Prep Questions
1.5 Test Prep Questions
1.6 Test Prep Questions
Review quiz

Domain 2.0 - Compliance and Operational Security

Risk Concepts
Risk Mitigation
Incident Reponse
Security Training
Business Continuity
Environmental Controls
Disaster Recovery
Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA)
Domain Review
Installing Virtual PC and Active Directory Domain Services
Windows Server Backup
2.1 Test Prep Questions
2.2 Test Prep Questions
2.3 Test Prep Questions
2.4 Test Prep Questions
2.5 Test Prep Questions
2.6 Test Prep Questions
2.7 Test Prep Questions
2.8 Test Prep Questions
Review Quiz

Domain 3.0 - Threats and Vulnerabilities

Malware Types
Attack Types
Social Engineering Attacks
Wireless Attacks
Application Attacks
Attack Mitigation and Deterrence
Attack Assessment Tools
Penetration Testing vs Vulnerability Assessment
Domain Review
Threats and Vulnerability Exercises
Auditing
Browser Security
Personal Firewall
Windows Software Update Services
Password Crackers
WinPatrol
Deep Freeze
Exercises Review
Module Review
3.1 Test Prep Questions
3.2 Test Prep Questions
3.3 Test Prep Questions
Review Quiz

Domain 4.0 - Application, Data and Host Security

Application Security
Host Security
Data Security
Domain Review
Vulnerabilities Exercises
Anti-Malware
Malicious Software Removal Tool
Identifying Vulnerabilities
Security Templates
Exercises Review
4.1 Test Prep Questions
4.2 Test Prep Questions
Review Quiz

Domain 5.0 - Access Control and Identity Management

Functions of Authentication Services
Authentication, authorisation and Access Control
Account Management
Domain Review
Access Control and Identity Management Exercises
Creating a Workstation
Creating an OU and Delegating Control
Disabling an Account
Setting Workstation and Restrictions
Exercises Review
5.1 Test Prep Questions
5.2 Test Prep Questions
5.3 Test Prep Questions
Review Quiz

Domain 6.0 - Cryptography

Cryptography Concepts
Cryptography, Tools, Products and Algorithms
Public Key Infrastructure
Certificate Services, Servers and Requests
Use Steganography Software
Domain Review
6.1 Test Prep Questions
6.2 Test Prep Questions
6.3 Test Prep Questions
Review Quiz