CompTIA Security+

This course prepares the student to write the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) certification exam.

myAOLCC Hub (Online)
Intermediate, Advanced
100 Hours
What you'll learn
  • The Present Threat Landscape
  • Types of Malware
  • Social Engineering and Related Attacks
  • Application and Service Attacks
  • Cryptographic and Wireless Attacks
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning
  • Impacts from Vulnerability Types
  • Components of Organizational Security
  • Security Assessment Using Software Tools
  • Cryptography
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Wireless Security Settings
  • Analyzing output from Security Technologies
  • Deploying Mobile Devices Securely
  • Implementing Secure Protocols
  • Troubleshooting Security Issues
  • Identity Concepts and Access Services
  • Identity and Access Management Controls
  • Common Account Management Practices
  • Frameworks, Guidelines, and Physical Security
  • Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts
  • Secure System and Application Design and Deployment
  • Cloud, Virtualization, and Resiliency Concepts
  • Policies, Plans, and Procedures
  • Business Impact Analysis and Risk Management
  • Incident Response, Forensics, and Disaster Recovery

Course Introduction

This course prepares the student to write the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) certification exam. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is a vendor-neutral credential. The CompTIA Security+ exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge and is used by organizations and security professionals around the globe.

This course focuses on knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents; it ensures that security personnel are anticipating security risks and guarding against them.

Upon completion of this course, students will gain knowledge and skills required to identify risk, to participate in risk mitigation activities, and to provide infrastructure, application, information, and operational security.

In addition, students will learn how to apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability, identify appropriate technologies and products, troubleshoot security events and incidents, and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations

Course Prerequisites

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification or equivalent technical networking experience with an emphasis on security are recommended.

Course Outline

CompTIA Security+

Module 1
The Present Threat Landscape

Module 2
Types of Malware

Module 3
Social Engineering and Related Attacks

Module 4
Application and Service Attacks

Module 5
Cryptographic and Wireless Attacks

Module 6
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning

Module 7
Impacts from Vulnerability Types

Module 8
Components of Organizational Security

Module 9
Security Assessment Using Software Tools

Module 10
Cryptography

Module 11
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Module 12
Wireless Security Settings

Module 13
Analyzing output from Security Technologies

Module 14
Deploying Mobile Devices Securely

Module 15
Implementing Secure Protocols

Module 16
Troubleshooting Security Issues

Module 17
Identity Concepts and Access Services

Module 18
Identity and Access Management Controls

Module 19
Common Account Management Practices

Module 20
Frameworks, Guidelines, and Physical Security

Module 21
Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts

Module 22
Secure System and Application Design and Deployment

Module 23
Cloud, Virtualization, and Resiliency Concepts

Module 24
Policies, Plans, and Procedures

Module 25
Business Impact Analysis and Risk Management

Module 26
Incident Response, Forensics, and Disaster Recovery

Course Notes

Evaluation is based solely on an Academy of Learning Career College final exam. Prior to taking the final exam, students must successfully complete all the components of the online course material. Participants who receive 75% or higher on their exam will receive a certificate.

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