CompTIA On-Demand: CompTIA Security + Certification Training Course Outline
*** Note: This is an On-Demand Self Study Class, 180-day, 24/7 access via the internet ***
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CompTIA On-Demand is a self-study training solution that is a great fit for individuals with considerable IT experience who don't need a traditional 5-day class to prepare for a CompTIA exam. This course is also a good option for individuals who can only study in their free time and need to take the course at their own pace.
Course Overview
You may take this course at any time; there are no set dates. The On-Demand course includes hours of videos, demonstrations, lab exercises, and printed course material. The course will help students prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 exam. Note: The 180-day course access period begins at time of purchase.
Target Student
The CompTIA Security+ course is aimed at IT professionals with career roles such as security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.
Course Prerequisites
Students should meet the following criteria prior to taking the Security+ certification course:
• It Recommended that students have taken CompTIA Network+ certification course and exam, together with 24 months experience in networking support/IT administration
• Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC
• Use Windows Server to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Management Consoles, Command Line Tools)
• Operate the Linux OS using basic command-line tools
• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers)
• Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools
Additional Notes Regarding CompTIA Certification Exams
As with most professional IT certifications, many additional hours of study are required before the class (meeting the prerequisites) and after the class (reviewing exam objectives and practice questions). Expect to spend a significant number of hours studying before you take a CompTIA or any other IT professional exam.
ONLC Extras
ONLC Training Centers bundles in valuable extras with our CompTIA On-Demand Courses. These extras are not available from other security training companies.
Certification Exam Voucher Included (A $340 value!) All of our CompTIA classes include the cost of the CompTIA exam voucher. Students must schedule when and where they will take the exam through Pearson Vue, the CompTIA testing service.
Exam Prep Software. This web-based practice exam will help your prepare for you actual certification exam. These dynamic practice tests provide links to the training content. If you answer an exam question wrong, you can go back to that topic for additional study and review.
Classroom Live Labs. These labs give you access to real equipment without the need for time-consuming installation and setup. You get easy browser-based access to the equipment you need to work through the labs that align with the CompTIA security course content. Requires only a browser and high-speed internet access.
24/7 Online Support. You will be able to chat online with a content matter expert while you are taking your On-Demand class. And, with your permission, the CompTIA Security expert can even take over your computer to provide assistance with your labs. (3-Month Access.)
ONLC’s Exam Pass Guarantee
ONLC’s CompTIA certification classes come with an Exam Pass Guarantee. What that essentially means is that we want to make sure that everyone is taking advantage of the Practice Exam that we are providing and achieve a score of 85% or better in Certification Mode prior to us releasing the initial exam voucher.
The Security Plus certification practice exam is ordered upon request. Once you provide a copy of the course Certificate of Completion along with lab completion documentation we will email the web-based practice test. After achieving a score of 85% or better, email proof to
[email protected] and we will go ahead and release the exam voucher to you within 24 business hours. Should you fail the exam on the first attempt, after submitting your authorized exam score and additional study, we will then provide a second voucher. However, should you decide to not take the practice exam or to take the exam without first achieving the 85% in certification mode, the Exam Pass is null and void. Please read through our:
Exam Pass Guarantee
Do You Still Prefer a Live, Instructor-led Class?
Already know On-Demand training is not right for you? We also offer this CompTIA security course in a live, instructor-led format. For more details, click on the link below:
Instructor-led CompTIA Security+ Certification Training
Duration
This CompTIA Security course takes 5 days to complete and includes 19h 21m of video presentation plus hours of practice labs.
Course Outline
Chapter 1 - Understanding Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
◾ Introduction to Security Concepts
◾ Identifying Threat Actors and Vectors
◾ Understanding Vulnerabilities
◾ Understanding Attack Types
◾ Identifying Social Engineering Techniques
Chapter 2 - Analyzing Attacks
◾ Security Assessment Tools and Techniques
◾ Application Attacks
◾ Network Attacks
◾ Penetration Testing
Chapter 3 - Architecture and Design
◾ Enterprise Security Architecture
◾ Designing Authentication and Authorization
◾ Designing Resiliency
◾ Cloud and Virtualization Concepts
◾ Securing Application Development and Deployment
Chapter 4 - Physical and System Security
◾ Physical Security Controls
◾ Securing Embedded and Specialized Systems
Chapter 5 – Cryptography
◾ Cryptographic Concepts
◾ Public Key Infrastructures
Chapter 6 - Implementing Secure Networks
◾ Implement Secure Protocols
◾ Implement Secure Network Designs
◾ Implementing Security in the Cloud
◾ Implement Wireless Security
◾ Implement Secure Mobile Solutions
Chapter 7 - Implementing Secure Hosts and Identities
◾ Implement Authentication and Authorization Systems
◾ Implement Identity and Account Management Controls
◾ Implement Host and Application Security Solutions
Chapter 8 - Operational Procedures
◾ Using Tools to Assess Security
◾ Utilizing Data Sources for Investigation
◾ Applying Mitigation Techniques
Chapter 9 - Incident Response and Forensics
◾ Incident Response Policies and Procedures
◾ Understanding Digital Forensics
Chapter 10 - Governance, Risk, and Compliance
◾ Introduction to Control Types
◾ Understanding Governance
◾ Implementing Security Policies
◾ Implementing Risk Management
◾ Compliance with Privacy and Sensitive Data
Addendum
Chapter 1 - General Security Concepts
◾ Security Fundamentals
◾ Security Controls
◾ Change Management
◾ Using Cryptography
Chapter 2 - Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
◾ Identifying Threat Actors
◾ Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces
◾ Understanding Vulnerabilities
◾ Understanding Attack Types
◾ Mitigation Techniques
Chapter 3 - Security Architecture
◾ Architecture Models and Security Implications
◾ Securing the Enterprise
◾ Data Protection Strategies
◾ Data Resilience and Recovery
Chapter 4 - Security Operations
◾ Applying Common Security Techniques
◾ Asset Management
◾ Vulnerability Management
◾ Monitoring and Alerts
◾ Enhancing Network Security
◾ Identity Access Management
◾ Understanding Automation
◾ Incident Response
Chapter 5 - Security Program Management and Oversight
◾ Security Governance
◾ Risk Management
◾ Security Compliance
◾ Audits and Assessments
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