Comptia Security+ Online Course
Original price was: £295.00.£195.00Current price is: £195.00.
Course Description
This CompTIA Security+ course offers invaluable preparation for the latest CompTIA security Exam SY0-601.
Students will learn how to handle threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities using industry-standard tools and technologies, while understanding the role of architecture and design. From everyday tasks like identity and access management to complex topics like risk management and cryptography, this course helps you consolidate your knowledge base in preparation for the Security+ exam.
We use real life examples to illustrate how these processes play out in real-world scenarios, allowing you to immediately translate essential concepts to on-the-job application.
This CompTIA security+ course covers security concerns from both a professional setting and on a personal level. Topics are covered from a ground up perspective to ensure inexperienced students have a clear understanding of the course content. We expand beyond the scope of the CompTIA certification exam SY0-601 objectives to allow for real life application.
This course has been designed to align with the latest version of the CompTIA security exam.
- Master essential security technologies, tools, and tasks
- Understand how Security+ concepts are applied in the real world
- Test your knowledge along the way with practice questions
To an employer, the CompTIA Security+ certification proves that you have the knowledge base and skill set to secure applications, devices, and networks; analyse and respond to threats; participate in risk mitigation, and so much more. As data threats loom larger every day, the demand for qualified security professionals will only continue to grow. If you’re ready to take the first step toward a rewarding IT security career, this CompTIA Security+ course is ideal for a thorough exam preparation.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is intended for anyone looking to learn more about IT security and prepare for the latest CompTIA security Exam SY0-601.
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 CompTIA Security+ certification, you’ll have to sit the CompTIA Security+ SYO-601 examination after completing your course with us. Examination must be sat either online or at a registered Pearson VUE testing centre and are currently £233.00 + VAT each.
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 from CompTIA and sit your exam online. Online testing offers you the ease and convenience to test for your certification from any quiet, distraction-free and secure location at any time. For more testing options, please visit CompTIA Testing Options
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
This CompTIA Security+ Course is organised into the following modules:
Module 1: Information Security Roles Security Control and Framework Types
- Introduction and Overview
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
- Module Summary
Module 2: Explain Threat Actor Types, Attack Vectors, and Intelligence Sources
- Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
- Explain Threat Intelligence Sources
- Module Summary
Module 3: Organizational Security, Network Reconnaissance, General Vulnerability Types, Penetration Testing
- Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
- Packet Capture and Replay Demo
- Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
- Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
- Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
- Module Summary
Module 4: Social Engineering, Indicators of Malware Attacks
- Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
- Analyze Indicators of Malware-based Attacks
- Fork Bomb Malware Demo
- Module Summary
Module 5: Cryptography
- Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
- Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
- Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
- Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
- Module Summary
Module 6: Certificates and PKI
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
- Implementing a PKI Demo
- Module Summary
Module 7: Authentication
- Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
- Implement Knowledge-based Authentication
- Password Cracker Demo
- Implement Authentication Technologies
- Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
- Module Summary
Module 8: Identity and Accounts, Authorization, Personnel Polices
- Implement Identity and Account Types
- Implement Account Policies
- Account Types and Polices Demo
- Implement Authorization Solutions
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
- Module Summary
Module 9: Network Design and Hardware (Part 1)
- Implement Secure Network Designs
- Implement Secure Switching and Routing
- Various Types of Network Attacks Demo
- Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
- Implement Load Balancers
- Module Summary
Module 10: Network Hardware (Part 2)
- Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
- Implement Network Security Monitoring
- Summarize the Use of SIEM
- Module Summary
Module 11: Network Protocols
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Application Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
- Module Summary
Module 12: Endpoint Security
- Implement Secure Firmware
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Endpoint Protection Demo
- Explain Embedded System Security Implications
- Module Summary
Module 13: Mobile Devices
- Implement Mobile Device Management
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
- Module Summary
Module 14: Indicators of Attacks, Intro to Secure Coding, Scripting, Deployment and Automation
- Analyze Indicators of Application Attack
- Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
- Summarize Secure Coding Practices
- Implement Secure Script Environments
- Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
- Module Summary
Module 15: Secure Coding, Scripting, Deployment, Cloud and Virtualization
- Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Apply Cloud Security Solutions
- Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
- Module Summary
Module 16: Privacy and Data Protection
- Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
- Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
- Module Summary
Module 17: Incident Response
- Summarize Incident Response Procedures
- Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
- Apply Mitigation Controls
- Module Summary
Module 18: Forensics
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
- Module Summary
Module 19: Risk Management and Business Impact Analysis
- Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts
- Module Summary
Module 20: Redundancy and Backup Strategies
- Implement Redundancy Strategies
- Implement Backup Strategies
- Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
- Module Summary
Module 21: Physical Security
- Explain the Importance of Physical Site Controls
- Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
- Module Summary
Module 22: Afterword
- Conclusion and General Exam Tips
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