Description

Module 1: Comparing and Contrasting Attacks

Lessons:

• Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
• Explain Threat Actor Types
• Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
• Determine Malware Types

Module 2: Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls

Lessons:

• Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
• Follow Incident Response Procedures

Module 3: Assessing Security Posture with Software Tools

Lessons:

• Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
• Assess Security Posture with Topology Discovery Software Tools
• Assess Security Posture with Fingerprinting and Sniffing Software Tools
• Assess Security Posture with Vulnerability Scanning Software Tools

Module 4: Explaining Basic Cryptography Concepts

Lessons:

• Compare and Contrast Basic Concepts of Cryptography
• Explain Hashing and Symmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
• Explain Asymmetric Cryptographic Algorithms

Module 5: Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure

Lessons:

• Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
• Implement PKI Management

Module 6: Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls

Lessons:

• Compare and Contrast Identity and Authentication Concepts
• Install and Configure Authentication Protocols
• Implement Multifactor Authentication

Module 7: Managing Access Services and Accounts

Lessons:

• Install and Configure Authorization and Directory Services
• Implement Access Management Controls
• Differentiate Account Management Practices
• Implement Account Auditing and Recertification

Module 8: Implementing a Secure Network Architecture

Lessons:

• Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts
• Install and Configure a Secure Switching Infrastructure
• Install and Configure Network Access Control
• Install and Configure a Secure Routing and NAT Infrastructure

Module 9: Installing and Configuring Security Appliances

Lessons:

• Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies
• Install and Configure Load Balancers
• Install and Configure Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
• Install and Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Systems
• Install and Configure Logging and SIEM Systems

Module 10: Installing and Configuring Wireless and Physical Access Security

Lessons:

• Install and Configure a Wireless Infrastructure
• Install and Configure Wireless Security Settings
• Explain the Importance of Physical Security Controls

Module 11: Deploying Secure Host, Mobile, and Embedded Systems

Lessons:

• Implement Secure Hardware Systems Design
• Implement Secure Host Systems Design
• Implement Secure Mobile Device Systems Design
• Implement Secure Embedded Systems Design

Module 12: Implementing Secure Network Access Protocols

Lessons:

• Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
• Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
• Implement Secure Remote Administration Protocols

Module 13: Implementing Secure Network Applications

Lessons:

• Implement Secure Web Services
• Implement Secure Communications Services
• Summarize Secure Virtualization Infrastructure
• Summarize Secure Cloud Services

Module 14: Explaining Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Concepts

Lessons:

• Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• Explain Resiliency and Automation Strategies
• Explain Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operation Concepts
• Summarize Basic Concepts of Forensics

Module 15: Summarizing Secure Application Development Concepts

Lessons:

• Explain the Impact of Vulnerability Types
• Summarize Secure Application Development Concepts

Module 16: Explaining Organizational Security Concepts

Lessons:

• Explain the Importance of Security Policies
• Implement Data Security and Privacy Practices
• Explain the Importance of Personnel Management

Learning Outcomes

• Confidently explain and define security vulnerabilities.
• Navigate the complexities of secure systems and network design.
• Explore defensive measures like PKI, firewalls, and IDS.
• Implement robust identity management and access control.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who have networking and administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks; familiarity with other operating systems, such as macOS®, Unix®, or Linux®; and who want to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics or using CompTIA Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Security+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Exam.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic Windows user skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts.

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months' experience in networking, including configuring security parameters, are strongly recommended.