Course description
Security+ is an online IT training course designed to help you learn about systems security, network security, access control and managing risk. Each online training session will guide you through step-by-step and help you learn everything you need to know to go on and gain your CompTIA certification.
If you’d like to work in roles such as IT Security Consultant, Network Administrator, this course will ensure you’re well placed to achieve your IT career goals.
The course is online so you can study wherever, and whenever you choose and you’ll still have full support of the Pitman Training Course Advisors.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Is this for you?
This course is great for anyone looking to work as an IT Technician, Security Engineer, IT Security Consultant, IT Manager or Network Administrator. Also good for those wanting to gain the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, SY0-501.
Pre-Requisites
Some existing IT skills and knowledge, preferably having taken the Network+ course.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This IT Security course is designed to help you increase your understanding of how to secure an IT network.
The course is designed to prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
*For details about vendor specific exams please talk with your course advisor.
Benefits
- Get prepared for exam SY0-601
- Put your skills to the test with hundreds of Pre/Post-Test questions
- View your online courseware anytime anywhere
Training Course Content
Domain 1 Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
- Analyse Potential Indicators to determine Attack Type
- Password Attacks
- Physical Attacks
- Adversarial Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Application Attack Indicators
- Potential Indicators Associated with Network Attacks
- Threat Actors, Vectors and Intelligence Sources
- Security Concerns Associated with Vulnerability Types
- Security Assessment Techniques
- Penetration Testing Techniques
Domain 2 Architecture and Design
- Virtualisation and Cloud Computing Concepts
- Secure Application Development, Deployment and Automation Concepts
- Authentication and Authorisation Design Concepts
- Implement Cybersecurity Resilience
- Security Implications of Embedded and Specialised Systems
- Importance of Physical Security Controls
- Basics of Cryptographic Concepts
Domain 3 Implementation
- Implement Host or Application Security Solutions
- Implement Secure Network Designs
- Install and Configure Wireless Security Settings
- Implement Secure Mobile Solutions
- Apply Cybersecurity Solutions to the Cloud
- Implement Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implement Authentication and Authorisation Solutions
- Implement Public Key Infrastructure
Domain 4 Operations and Incident Response
- Tools for Accessing Organisational Security
- Incident Response
- Investigation Data Sources
- Mitigation Techniques
- Key Aspects of Digital Forensics
Domain 5 Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Regulations, Standards and Frameworks
- Organisational Security Policies
- Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Privacy and Sensitive Data Concepts
Course delivery details
70 hours or 2 weeks full-time study
Continuing Studies
This renowned CompTIA certification will help set you on the path to a rewarding IT career. With this training and experience you could work towards jobs such as Information Security Analyst, Support Technician, Network Engineer and Security Engineer.
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