CompTIA Security+ ( Plus ) Certification ( SY0-601 ) Course

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The CompTIA Security+ ( Plus ) SY0-601 training provides students with core security skills needed to function in a security role in Information Security.

Security Plus certification provided by CompTIA is a globally recognized certification for IT security professionals. It is the foundation needed to work in and grow your career in a rewarding cybersecurity role. The office exam id is SY0-601.

After taking this Security+ Plus Certification training, students are prepared to sit for exam SY0-601 required by CompTIA for certification. Following this course, students wanting to advance in a cybersecurity field should consider the more advanced CySA+ course.

As a Certified Security plus professional, you will have skills that exhibit the ability to work hands-on as a problem solver. Your job role will typically include securing company systems, software, and hardware. You will gain skills in risk assessment, incident response management, security controls, computer forensics, networks, and cloud operations.

Security+ Exam (SY0-601) Objectives

Per CompTIA, the following exam objectives have been established for the Security+ certification:

The CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-601 will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and 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; identity, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

Key Makeup of Exam SY0-601

Up to 85 test questions
A combination of multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
Exam time is 90 minutes
A passing score is 750 on a scale of 100-900
Testing and official certification are provided by CompTIA. Click here for testing options.

Key Learning Topics In This Course

Security Roles Control and Frameworks

Threat Actor Types, Attack Vectors, and Intelligence Sources

Organization Security

Indications of Malware Attacks

Cryptography

Authentication

Network Design and Hardware

Network Protocols

Endpoint Security

Privacy and Data Protection

And More…(See course outline below)

Potential Career Titles

System Administrators

Help Desk Analysts

Network Engineers

Software Developers

IT Managers

Cloud & Network Engineers

Who This Course Is For

The CompTIA Security+ ( Plus ) certification is considered to be an entry-level certification for those wanting to enter the field of information security. It is recommended that student have a basic understanding of key IT technology terms. This training can also be combined with the CompTIA Network+ training to have a better comprehension of the learning topics.

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Module 1: Information Security Roles Security Control and Framework Types

Introduction and Overview
Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Module Summary

Module 2: Explain Threat Actor Types, Attack Vectors, and Intelligence Sources

Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
Explain Threat Intelligence Sources
Module Summary

Module 3: Organizational Security, Network Reconnaissance, General Vulnerability Types, Penetration Testing

Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
Packet Capture and Replay Demo
Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
Module Summary

Module 4: Social Engineering, Indicators of Malware Attacks

Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
Analyze Indicators of Malware-based Attacks
Fork Bomb Malware Demo
Module Summary

Module 5: Cryptography

Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
Module Summary

Module 6: Certificates and PKI

Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
Implement PKI Management
Implementing a PKI Demo
Module Summary

Module 7: Authentication

Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
Implement Knowledge-based Authentication
Password Cracker Demo
Implement Authentication Technologies
Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
Module Summary

Module 8: Identity and Accounts, Authorization, Personnel Polices

Implement Identity and Account Types
Implement Account Policies
Account Types and Polices Demo
Implement Authorization Solutions
Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
Module Summary

Module 9: Network Design and Hardware (Part 1)

Implement Secure Network Designs
Implement Secure Switching and Routing
Various Types of Network Attacks Demo
Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
Implement Load Balancers
Module Summary

Module 10: Network Hardware (Part 2)

Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
Implement Network Security Monitoring
Summarize the Use of SIEM
Module Summary

Module 11: Network Protocols

Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
Implement Secure Application Protocols
Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
Module Summary

Module 12: Endpoint Security

Implement Secure Firmware
Implement Endpoint Security
Endpoint Protection Demo
Explain Embedded System Security Implications
Module Summary

Module 13: Mobile Devices

Implement Mobile Device Management
Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
Module Summary

Module 14: Indicators of Attacks, Intro to Secure Coding, Scripting, Deployment and Automation

Analyze Indicators of Application Attack
Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
Summarize Secure Coding Practices
Implement Secure Script Environments
Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
Module Summary

Module 15: Secure Coding, Scripting, Deployment, Cloud and Virtualization

Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
Apply Cloud Security Solutions
Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
Module Summary

Module 16: Privacy and Data Protection

Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
Module Summary

Module 17: Incident Response

Summarize Incident Response Procedures
Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
Apply Mitigation Controls
Module Summary

Module 18: Forensics

Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
Module Summary

Module 19: Risk Management and Business Impact Analysis

Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts
Module Summary

Module 20: Redundancy and Backup Strategies

Implement Redundancy Strategies
Implement Backup Strategies
Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
Module Summary

Module 21: Physical Security

Explain the Importance of Physical Site Controls
Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
Module Summary

Module 22: Afterword

Conclusion and General Exam Tips