CompTIA Security+ Course

Employer Demanded Skills

Employment Recommendation

Achieving CompTIA Security+ certification confirms that you not only can apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents, but you also can anticipate security risks and guard against them

​Times & Venue:
​​Stellenbosch (Address)​
​Mon - Fri 09:00 - 16:00
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Availability:
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Dates  are available every week

Recommended Prerequisites:
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge.

Price:
​R 6800 (excl VAT)

Duration:
5 days
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Training 
Certified Trainer - Blended Learning
Bonus hands-on practical day

Certificate of training:
Yes
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Includes: 
CompTIA Textbook 

Follow Up Courses: 
Linux+
CASP
CISA

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CompTIA Security+ Course Overview

You will learn how to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks and devices. Perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques
Participate in risk mitigation activities and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations.
This courses will also help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam

CompTIA Security+ Course Outcomes

• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities
  
• Manage data, application, and host security
  
• Implement network security
  
• Identify and implement access control and account management security measures
  
• Manage certificates
  
• Identify and implement compliance and operational security measures
  
• Manage risk
  
• Troubleshoot and manage security incidents
  
• Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery
  

1.  Security Fundamentals

• Information Security Cycle
  
• Information Security Controls
  
• Authentication Methods
  
• Cryptography Fundamentals
  
• Security Policy Fundamentals
  

2. Identifying Security Threats & Vulnerabilities

• Social Engineering
• Malware
• Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Software-Based Threats
• Network-Based Threats
• Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities

3. Managing Data, Application, and Host Security

• Manage Data Security
  
• Manage Application Security
  
• Manage Device and Host Security
  
• Manage Mobile Security
  

4. Implementing Network Security

• Configure Security Parameters on Network Devices and Technologies
• Network Design Elements and Components
• Implement Networking Protocols and Services
• Apply Secure Network Administration Principles
• Secure Wireless Traffic

5. Implementing Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management

• Access Control and Authentication Services
  
• Implement Account Management Security Controls
  

6. Managing Certificates

• Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy
• Enroll Certificates
• Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
• Renew Certificates
• Revoke Certificates
• Backup and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Restore Certificates and Private Keys

7. Implementing Compliance and Operational Security

• Physical Security
  Legal Compliance
  
• Security Awareness and Training
  
• Integrate Systems and Data with Third Parties​
  

8. Risk Management 

• ​Risk Analysis
• Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques
  
• Scan for Vulnerabilities
  
• Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques
  

9. Troubleshooting and Managing Security Incidents

• ​Respond to Security Incidents
• Recover from a Security Incident
  

10. Business Security and Disaster Recovery Planning  

• ​Business Continuity
• Plan for Disaster Recovery
  
• Execute Disaster Recovery Plans and Procedures
  

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