CompTIA Security+ Certification

Exam: SY0-601

Duration: 5 days (Full-time 9:00am – 5:00pm)
6 weeks (Evening 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Twice weekly)

Course Description: This course maps to the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SK0-601) and establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role, as well as providing a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. This course emphasizes both the practical and hands-on ability to identify and address security threats, attacks and vulnerabilities. CompTIA Security+ is a globally trusted, vendor-neutral certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ is also a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification and this course meets DoD 8140/8570 Training requirements.

Course Outcomes
In this course you will:

• Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
• Confidently explain and define an array of security vulnerabilities.
• Navigate the complexities of secure system and network design.
• Explore the defensive measures like PKI, firewalls and IDS.
• Implement robust identity management and access control.

Course Outline:

• Module 1 – Comparing Security Roles And Controls
• Module 2 – Explaining Threat Actors And Threat Intelligence
• Module 3 – Performing Security Assessments
• Module 4 – Identifying Social Engineering And Malware
• Module 5 – Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
• Module 6 – Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
• Module 7 – Implementing Authentication Controls
• Module 8 – Implementing Identity And Account Management Controls
• Module 9 – Implementing Secure Network Designs
• Module 10 – Implementing Network Security Appliances
• Module 11 – Implementing Secure Network Protocols
• Module 12 – Implementing Host Security Solutions
• Module 13 – Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
• Module 14 – Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
• Module 15 – Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
• Module 16 – Explaining Data Privacy And Protection Concepts
• Module 17 – Performing Incident Response
• Module 18 – Explaining Digital Forensics
• Module 19 – Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
• Module 20 – Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
• Module 21 – Explaining Physical Security