CompTIA Security+ Certification Course Outline
Module 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Module 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
- Threat Intelligence Sources
Module 3: Performing Security Assessments
- Assess Organisational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
- Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
- Summarise Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
- Penetration Testing Concepts
Module 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
- Analyse Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
Module 5: Summarising Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
- Cryptographic Modes of Operation
- Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
- Other Cryptographic Technologies
Module 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
Module 7: Implementing Authentication Controls
- Implementing Authentication Controls
- Authentication Design Concepts
- Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
Module 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implement Identity and Account Types
- Implement Authorisation Solutions
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
Module 9: Implementing Authentication Controls
- Implement Secure Network Designs
- Business Workflows and Network Architecture
- Implement Secure Switching and Routing
- Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
- Implement Load Balancers
Module 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances
- Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
- Implement Network Security Monitoring
Module 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Application Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
Module 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions
- Implement Secure Firmware
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Explain Embedded System Security Implications
Module 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- Implement Mobile Device Management
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
Module 14: Summarising Secure Application Concepts
- Analyse Indicators of Application Attacks
- Analyse Indicators of Web Application Attacks
- Summarise Secure Coding Practices
- Implement Secure Script Environments
- Summarise Deployment and Automation Concepts
Module 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Summarise Secure Cloud and Virtualisation Services
- Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Apply Cloud Security Solutions
- Summarise Infrastructure as Code Concepts
Module 16: Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
- Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
- Privacy and Data Protection Controls
Module 17: Performing Incident Response
- Summarise Incident Response Procedures
- Utilise Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
- Apply Mitigation Controls
Module 18: Explaining Digital Forensics
- Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
- Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
Module 19: Summarising Risk Management Concepts
- Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Business Impact Analysis Concepts
Module 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- Implement Redundancy Strategies
- Implement Backup Strategies
- Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
Module 21: Explaining Physical Security
- Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
- Importance of Physical Host Security Controls