Course Overview
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn.
Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to:
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions;
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT;
- Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance;
- Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requirements. Security+ also maps to the core objectives required for 20 NICE work roles. Security+ is good for three years from the day of achievement, and the CompTIA Continuing Education program enables Security+ credentialed individuals to extend their certification in three-year intervals.
Course Content
- Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
- Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
- Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
- Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
- Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
- Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
- Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
- Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
- Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
- Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
- Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
- Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts
- Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
- Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
Who should attend
This course is designed for an early-career IT Professional looking to open the door to a career in cybersecurity.
Job roles that Security+ maps to:
- Security Specialist
- Security Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Help Desk Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
Prerequisites
CompTIA Network+ and a minimum of 2 years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security, hands-on experience with technical information security, and broad knowledge of security concepts.
Course Objectives
Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help learners build their cybersecurity skill set so that they can confidently perform their duties in any entry-level security role.
Upon course completion, learners will understand the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, learners will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.