CompTIA Security+ On-Demand Certification Training

Course Outline

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