CompTIA Training | CompTIA Security+ Certification in Louisville

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 Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
• Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
• Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
• Penetration Testing Concepts

Module 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

• Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
• Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
• Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks

Module 5: Summarizing 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 Authorization 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
• Summarize Secure Coding Practices
• Implement Secure Script Environments
• SummarizeDeployment and Automation Concepts

Module 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

• Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualisation Services
• Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
• Apply Cloud Security Solutions
• Summarize 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

• Summarize Incident Response Procedures
• Utilize 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: Summarizing 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