Comptia Security+ Course
Original price was: £295.00.£99.00Current price is: £99.00.
Course Description
CompTIA Security+ is the certification globally trusted to validate foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management – making it an important stepping stone of an IT security career.
IT security is paramount to organisations as cloud computing and mobile devices have changed the way we do business. With the massive amounts of data transmitted and stored on networks throughout the world, it’s essential to have effective security practices in place. That’s where CompTIA Security+ comes in.
You will learn how to ensure a network is secure, how to detect and deal with security threats, identify vulnerabilities and cryptography (the writing and solving of codes). The acquisition of the Network+ certification will mean that you have a superior understanding of various security- and networking-related matters.
Get the Security+ certification to show that you have the skills to secure a network and deter hackers and you’re ready for the job.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is intended for Network Administrators and other IT professionals looking to learn more about network security.
By choosing online learning instead of a classroom based course, it eliminates the need for time away from work, saving you valuable time and money. It is ideal for those with tight schedules as our online courses give you 12 months unlimited access to all the course materials, so you can study at a pace that suits you. Allowing you to easily resume your studies whenever you have the time. All you need is internet connection to study, so you can study from the comfort of your home or any environment that suits you.
What is included in this course?
When you enrol, you’ll not only gain powerful, career-enhancing skills but also receive exclusive benefits, including:
Course Assessment Process
In order to earn your certification, you’ll have to sit an exam after completing your course with us. To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 85%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate.
Booking your exam is pretty simple, just purchase your exam voucher and schedule your exam. To make life easier, we can help you find an appropriate exam centre and give you all the information you need to secure your place.
Please note that the exam fees aren’t included in the course price.
Got a question about exams? Contact one of our course advisors. We’re happy to help!
Requirements
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.
For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.
Career Path
We’ve put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the CompTIA Security+ certification (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):
- Internet Security Specialist
- IT Compliance Specialist
- Network Administrator
- It Security Architect
- IT Manager
- IT Security Administrator
- IT Security Consultant
- IT Security Controls Manager
In these roles, the average salary you can earn is £32,500.00 per year (source: itjobswatch.co.uk, UK Only).
IT Jobs Watch provides a unique perspective on today’s information technology job market. Their aim is to present a concise and accurate map of the prevailing UK IT job market conditions.
Course Outline
Unit 01
Topic A: System Maintenance
- Causes of Compromised Security
- Technology Weaknesses
- Configuration Weaknesses
- Policy Weaknesses
- Human Error and Malice
- Securing the Operating System
- Microsoft Update
- Windows Update Categories
- Demo – A-2: Updating the Operating System
- Patch Management
- Demo – A-3: Managing Software Patches
- Service Packs
- Demo – A-4: Checking for and Installing Service Packs
- BIOS Version
- BIOS Update
- Demo – A-5: Determining Whether you Need to Update your Computer’s BIOS
- Windows Firewall
- User Account Control
- Demo – A-6: Configuring Windows Firewall
Topic B: Application Security
- Application Vulnerabilities
- Countermeasures
- Demo – B-1: Managing Application Security
Topic C: Physical Security
- Physical Access Control
- Smart Card and Reader
- Fingerprint Scanner
- Biometric Devices
- Plant Security
- Cipher Lock
- Man-trap
Topic D: Malware
- Malware Varieties
- Malware Effects Anti-malware
- Antivirus Software
- Anti-malware Products
- Demo – D-2: Installing Antivirus Software
- Windows Defender
- Demo – D-3: Scanning your System for Spyware
Topic E: Social Engineering
- Social Engineering
- Types of Social Engineering
- Social Engineering Countermeasures
- Phishing
- Demo – E-2: Examining Phishing
- Spam
- Social Networking
Unit 01 Review
Unit 02 – Cryptography
Topic A: Symmetric Cryptography
- ROT13 Cipher
- Keys
- Symmetric Encryption in Action
- Common Symmetric Ciphers
- Hashes
- Uses for Hashes
- MD5 Hash Algorithm
- SHA
- Hash Vulnerabilities
- Demo – A-2: Calculating Hashes
- Steganography
- Demo – A-3: Sharing a Secret Message with Steganography
Topic B: Public Key Cryptography
- Public Key Cryptography
- Asymmetric Encryption in Action
- Common Asymmetric Ciphers
- Demo – B-1: Exploring Public Key Cryptography
- Digital Signatures
- Signature Process
- Features of Signatures
- Digital Certificates
- Certificate Types
- Demo – B-2: Examining Certificates
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Certificate Policy
- Certificate Practice Statement
- Trust Models
- Single-authority Trust Model
- Hierarchical Trust Model
- Web of Trust Model
- Demo – B-3: Examining Certificate Trusts Single- and Dual-key Certificates
- Quantum Cryptography
Unit 02 Review
Unit 03 – Authentication
Topic A: Authentication Factors and Requirements
- Three Steps to Secure Resources
- Authentication Factors
- One-factor Authentication
- Two-factor Authentication
- Three-factor Authentication
- Considerations
- Identification and Authentication
- Identity Proofing
- Single Sign-on
Topic B: Authentication Systems
- Authentication Protocols
- NTLM
- NTLM Challenge-response
- NTLM Vulnerabilities
- Kerberos
- Kerberos System Composed of:
- Kerberos Data Types:
- Kerberos Authentication Process
- Cross-realm Authentication
- Kerberos Security Weaknesses
- Null Sessions
Topic C: Authentication System Variables
- Authentication Vulnerabilities
- Secure Passwords
- Password Realities
- Least Privilege
- Demo – C-1: Identifying Authentication Vulnerabilities
- Wireshark
- Demo – C-2: Capturing Passwords with a Protocol Analyzer
- Password Cracking
- Password Guessing
- SAM and SYSTEM Files
- Demo – C-3: Cracking Passwords
Unit 03 Review
Unit 04 – User – and Role-based Security
Topic A: Baseline Security Policies
- Security Baselines
- Demo – A-1: Using MBSA to Analyze Security
- Group Policy Settings
- Local GPO Types
- GPO Editor
- Local Computer GPO Nodes
- Demo – A-2: Creating a Console to Manage Local Security Policies
- Policy Properties Dialog Box
- Container Types
- Types of Domain GPOs
- GPOs Applied in this Order
- Demo – A-3: Using the GPMC
Topic B: Resource Access
- Groups
- Demo – B-1: Creating Users and Groups Based on Security Needs
- Permissions
- File System Security
- Access Control Models
- Demo – B-2: Securing File Resources
Unit 04 Review
Unit 05 – Peripheral Security
Topic A: File and Disk Encryption
- File and Disk Encryption
- File-level Encryption
- Demo – A-1: Enabling File-based Encryption
- Whole Disk Encryption
- Windows BitLocker
- BitLocker Life Cycle
- Recovery
- Other Disk Encryption Tools
- Demo – A-2: Creating an Encrypted Volume
- Demo – A-3: Mounting, Using, and Dismounting an Encrypted Volume
Topic B: Peripheral and Component Security
- Peripherals and Components
- USB Drives
- Laptops
- Shredding Standards
- Demo – B-2: Using Windows Policies to Mitigate the Risks of Peripherals
Topic C: Mobile Device Security
- Mobile Device Risks
- Additional Concerns
- Mitigating Risks
- Screen Lock
- Android Security Settings
- WaveSecure
- Risks and Threats
Unit 05 Review
Unit 06 – Public Key Infrastructure
Topic A: Public Key Cryptography
- Management
- Setup and Initialization Phase
- Administration Phase
- Cancellation and Key History
- Administrative Responsibilities
Topic B: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Microsoft Certificate Services
- AD Integration Options
- Demo – B-1: Installing a stand-alone Root Certificate Authority
- Demo – B-2: Installing an Enterprise Subordinate CA
- Demo – B-3: Implementing a File-based Certificate Request
- Demo – B-4: Managing your Certificate Server
- User Certificates
- Demo – B-5: Requesting a User Certificate
- Certificate Revocation
- Demo – B-6: Revoking a Certificate
- Key Escrow and Recovery
- Key Recovery Agent
- Demo – B-7: Enabling the EFS Recovery Agent Template
- Demo – B-8: Enrolling for a Recovery Agent Certificate
- Demo – B-9: Enabling Key Archival
- Demo – B-10: Re-enrolling All Certificates
Topic C: Web Server Security with PKI
- Securing Web Servers
- Commercial Certificate
- Demo – C-1: Requesting and Installing a Web Server Certificate
- Demo – C-2: Enabling SSL for the Certificate Server Website
- HTTPS Connections
- Demo – C-3: Making a Secure Connection
- Demo – C-4: Requesting a Client Certificate via the Web
Unit 06 Review
Unit 07 – Application and Messaging Security
Topic A: Application Security
- Application Security
- Programmer’s Perspective
- Administrator’s Perspective
- User’s Perspective
- Application Attacks
Topic B: E-mail Security
- E-mail Security
- E-mail Application Security
- Demo – B-2: Configuring an E-mail Client to Use Secure Authentication
- Signed and Encrypted Mail
- PGP
- PGP Certificates
- S/MIME
- X.509 Certificates
- PGP vs. S/MIME
- Demo – B-3: Examining S/MIME Features
- Using PGP
- Demo – B-4: Installing Gnu Privacy Guard and Enigmail
- Demo – B-5: Creating an OpenPGP Certificate and Key Pair
- Signed Message
- Demo – B-6: Sending a Signed Message
Topic C: Social Networking and Messaging
- Social Networking
- Instant Messaging
- IM Ports
Unit 07 Review
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