Security+ Certification Training Course

Course Outline

Security+ Certification course overview

You will implement and monitor security on networks, applications, and operating systems, and respond to security breaches.

Certification:

The CompTIA® Security ® (Exam SY0-301) course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-301 exam. Attending this course and using this student guide will help you prepare for certification. You should also refer to the exam objectives to see how they map to the course content.

Who is Security+ Certification training for?

The audience for this course is typically an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as NetWare, Macintosh, UNIX/Linux, and OS/2. The learner will want to acquire a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

Prerequisites for Security+ Certification course

• Basic Windows skills and a fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts are required.
• CompTIA A and Network certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP, are strongly recommended. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking following courses:

  • A+ Certification Course
  • MTA Certification in Networking and Security

What will I get?

• Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security.
• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Examine network security.
• Manage application, data, and host security.
• Identify access control and account management security measures.
• Manage certificates.
• Identify compliance and operational security measures.
• Manage risk.
• Manage security incidents.
• Develop a BCP and DRP.