CompTIA Security+

This 5 day instructor-led CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-501) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, devices, and traffic in your organization. You can also take this course to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination. 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.

This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-501) certification examination, this course can be a significant part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional success in the field of computer security. Today’s job market demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you build your computer security skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in any security-related role.

Security+ Course Objectives:

In this course, you will implement, monitor, and troubleshoot infrastructure, application, information, and operational security.

On course completion, you will be able to:

• Identify strategies developed by cyber adversaries to attack networks and hosts and the countermeasures deployed to defend them.
• Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective security policies.
• Know the technologies and uses of cryptographic standards and products.

• Install and configure network- and host-based security technologies.
• Describe how wireless and remote access security is enforced.
• Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.
• Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
• Summarize application and coding vulnerabilities and identify development and deployment methods designed to mitigate them.

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Module 1 / Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

• Indicators of Compromise • Why is Security Important? • Security Policy • Threat Actor Types • The Kill Chain • Social Engineering • Phishing • Malware Types • Trojans and Spyware • Open Source Intelligence • Labs • VM Orientation • Malware Types
• Critical Security Controls • Security Control Types • Defense in Depth • Frameworks and Compliance • Vulnerability Scanning and Pen Tests • Security Assessment Techniques • Pen Testing Concepts • Vulnerability Scanning Concepts • Exploit Frameworks • Lab • Using Vulnerability Assessment Tools
• Security Posture Assessment Tools • Topology Discovery • Service Discovery • Packet Capture • Packet Capture Tools • Remote Access Trojans • Honeypots and Honeynets • Labs • Using Network Scanning Tools 1 • Using Network Scanning Tools 2 • Using Steganography Tools
• Incident Response • Incident Response Procedures • Preparation Phase • Identification Phase • Containment Phase • Eradication and Recovery Phases

Module 2 / Identity and Access Management

• Cryptography • Uses of Cryptography • Cryptographic Terminology and Ciphers • Cryptographic Products • Hashing Algorithms • Symmetric Algorithms • Asymmetric Algorithms • Diffie-Hellman and Elliptic Curve • Transport Encryption • Cryptographic Attacks • Lab • Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
• Public Key Infrastructure • PKI Standards • Digital Certificates • Certificate Authorities • Types of Certificate • Implementing PKI • Storing and Distributing Keys • Key Status and Revocation • PKI Trust Models • PGP / GPG • Lab • Deploying Certificates and Implementing Key Recovery
• Identification and Authentication • Access Control Systems • Identification • Authentication • LAN Manager / NTLM • Kerberos • PAP, CHAP, and MS-CHAP • Password Attacks • Token-based Authentication • Biometric Authentication • Common Access Card • Lab • Using Password Cracking Tools
• Identity and Access Services • Authorization • Directory Services • RADIUS and TACACS+ • Federation and Trusts • Federated Identity Protocols
• Account Management • Formal Access Control Models • Account Types • Windows Active Directory • Creating and Managing Accounts • Account Policy Enforcement • Credential Management Policies • Account Restrictions • Accounting and Auditing • Lab • Using Account Management Tools

Module 3 / Architecture and Design (1)

• Secure Network Design • Network Zones and Segments • Subnetting • Switching Infrastructure • Switching Attacks and Hardening • Endpoint Security • Network Access Control • Routing Infrastructure • Network Address Translation • Software Defined Networking • Lab • Implementing a Secure Network Design
• Firewalls and Load Balancers • Basic Firewalls • Stateful Firewalls • Implementing a Firewall or Gateway • Web Application Firewalls • Proxies and Gateways • Denial of Service Attacks • Load Balancers • Lab • Implementing a Firewall
• IDS and SIEM • Intrusion Detection Systems • Configuring IDS • Log Review and SIEM • Data Loss Prevention • Malware and Intrusion Response • Lab • Using an Intrusion Detection System
• Secure Wireless Access • Wireless LANs • WEP and WPA • Wi-Fi Authentication • Extensible Authentication Protocol • Additional Wi-Fi Security Settings • Wi-Fi Site Security • Personal Area Networks
• Physical Security Controls • Site Layout and Access • Gateways and Locks • Alarm Systems • Surveillance • Hardware Security • Environmental Controls

Module 4 / Architecture and Design (2)

• Secure Protocols and Services • DHCP Security • DNS Security • Network Management Protocols • HTTP and Web Servers • SSL / TSL and HTTPS • Web Security Gateways • Email Services • S/MIME • File Transfer • Voice and Video Services • VoIP • Labs • Implementing Secure Network Addressing Services • Configuring a Secure Email Service
• Secure Remote Access • Remote Access Architecture • Virtual Private Networks • IPSec • Remote Access Servers • Remote Administration Tools • Hardening Remote Access Infrastructure • Lab • Implementing a Virtual Private Network
• Secure Systems Design • Trusted Computing • Hardware / Firmware Security • Peripheral Device Security • Secure Configurations • OS Hardening • Patch Management • Embedded Systems • Security for Embedded Systems
• Secure Mobile Device Services • Mobile Device Deployments • Mobile Connection Methods • Mobile Access Control Systems • Enforcement and Monitoring
• Secure Virtualization and Cloud Services • Virtualization Technologies • Virtualization Security Best Practices • Cloud Computing • Cloud Security Best Practices

Module 5 / Risk Management

• Forensics • Forensic Procedures • Collecting Evidence • Capturing System Images • Handling and Analyzing Evidence • Lab • Using Forensic Tools
• Disaster Recovery and Resiliency • Continuity of Operations Plans • Disaster Recovery Planning • Resiliency Strategies • Recovery Sites • Backup Plans and Policies • Resiliency and Automation Strategies
• Risk Management • Business Impact Analysis • Identification of Critical Systems • Risk Assessment • Risk Mitigation
• Secure Application Development • Application Vulnerabilities • Application Exploits • Web Browser Exploits • Secure Application Design • Secure Coding Concepts • Auditing Applications • Secure DevOps • Lab • Identifying a Man-in-the-Browser Attack
• Organizational Security • Corporate Security Policy • Personnel Management Policies • Interoperability Agreements • Data Roles • Data Sensitivity Labeling and Handling • Data Wiping and Disposal • Privacy and Employee Conduct Policies • Security Policy Training

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, have around 24 months' experience of networking support or IT administration.  It is not necessary that you pass the Network+ exam before completing Security+ certification, but it is recommended. 

Additional introductory courses or work experience in application development and programming, or in network and operating system administration for any software platform or system are helpful but not required.

Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
• Use Windows Server OS to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Server Manager, and Management Consoles).
• 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.

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It 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 to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills. Cybersecurity professionals with Security+ know how to address security incidents – not just identify them.

Security+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as security engineer, security consultant / specialist, information assurance technician, junior auditor / penetration tester, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.

CompTIA Security+ is approved as an IA baseline certification for the IA workforce as part of the IA Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570.01-M) and is included in the State Department Skills Incentive Program. More choose Security+ for DoD 8570 compliance than any other certification.