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CompTIA Security+ is a vendor-neutral certification representing an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge. It is leveraged by organizations and security professionals around the world. This course will prepare you for the SY0-501 exam, which will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills necessary to secure systems, applications, networks, and devices; conduct threat analysis and countermeasure techniques; perform risk mitigation activities; and function with an awareness of the proper policies, laws, and regulations.

Prerequisites

There are no preresquisites for this course. CompTIA recommends at least two years of experience in IT administration (with a security focus) and the Network+ credential before taking the Security+ exam.

Certification

CompTIA Security+ SY0-501

Exams

SY0-501: Security+

Outline

CompTIA Security+ SY0-501

Threats and Attacks

Vulnerabilities and Organizational Security

Cryptography, Keys, and Wireless Security

Security Protocols and Issues, Identity and Access

Network Architecture and Security

Virtualization, Policies, Risk Management, and Disaster Response/Recovery

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Objectives

Idenitfy impacts from vulnerability types Define penetration testing and vulnerability scanning Describe cryptographic and wireless attacks Identify application and service attacks Recognize social engineering and related attacks Identify types of malware Describe the present threat landscape Describe common account management practices Describe identity and access management controls Describe identity concepts and access services Troubleshoot common security issues Implement secure protocols Deploy mobile devices securely Analyze output from security technologies Identify wireless security settings Define public key infrastructure Describe cryptography Describe incident response, forensics, disaster recovery, and security controls Define business impact analysis and risk management Define policies, plans, and procedures Understand cloud, virtualization, and resiliency concepts Describe secure system and application design and deployment Implement secure network architecture concepts Define frameworks, guidelines, and physical security Initiate security assessment using software tools Identify components supporting organizational security