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CompTIA Security+ Certification (Exam SY0-701)

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The CompTIA Security+ course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-701 exam. The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required 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.

The CompTIA Security+ course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-701 exam. The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required 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.

By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions. Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT),  and operational technology. Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance. Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.

This course is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who have networking and administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks; familiarity with other operating systems, such as macOS®, Unix®, or Linux®; and who want to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics or using CompTIA Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Security+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Exam.

Lesson Id Title Description
1 Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts Security Concepts
Security Controls
2 Compare Threat Types Threat Actors
Attack Surfaces
Social Engineering
3 Explain Cryptographic Solutions Cryptographic Algorithms
Public Key Infrastructure
Cryptographic Solutions
4 Implement Identity and Access Management Authentication
Authorization
Identity Management
5 Secure Enterprise Network Architecture Enterprise Network Architecture
Network Security Appliances
Secure Communications
6 Secure Cloud Network Architecture Cloud Infrastructure
Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
7 Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts Asset Management
Redundancy Strategies
Physical Security
8 Explain Vulnerability Management Device and OS Vulnerabilities
Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Identification Methods
Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
9 Evaluate Network Security Capabilities Network Security Baselines
Network Security Capability Enhancement
10 Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities Implement Endpoint Security
Mobile Device Hardening
11 Enhance Application Security Capabilities Application Protocol Security Baselines
Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
12 Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts Incident Response
Digital Forensics
Data Sources
Alerting and Monitoring Tools
13 Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity Malware Attack Indicators
Physical and Network Attack Indicators
Application Attack Indicators
14 Summarize Security Governance Concepts Policies, Standards, and Procedures
Change Management
Automation and Orchestration
15 Explain Risk Management Processes Risk Management Processes and Concepts
Vendor Management Concepts
Audits and Assessments
16 Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts Data Classification and Compliance
Personnel Policies
Self-Paced

Free

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Full lifetime access