Security+ Certification Boot Camp (SYO-301)
Prepare for and take the Security+ certification exam.
CompTIA's Security+ is the premier vendor-neutral security certification and is included in the approved list of certifications to meet DoD Directive 8570.1 requirements. Our Security+ courseware has received the CompTIA Approved Quality Content (CAQC) symbol assuring you that all test objectives are covered in the training material.
This course provides exam preparation and includes pre-class online access to:
- Security+ reading plan
- Security+ study guide
- Security+ certification practice exams
During class, you'll have access to:
- Security+ student manual
- Additional Security+ practice exam questions
- Comprehension exercises, study digest, and quick reference card
The Security+ exam administered on the last day is optional based on preparedness. You have the option to receive an exam voucher and take the exam at a later date.
Use this chart to help you determine which course best meets your training needs.
| Security + Prep Course | Security + Certification Boot Camp | |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture only | ||
| Extended hours (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) | ||
| Exam offered on last day of class | ||
| Hands-on labs | ||
| Exam voucher |
What You'll Learn
- Mitigating threats
- Cryptography
- Authentication
- User and role-based security
- Peripheral security
- Public key infrastructure
- Application and messaging security
- Ports and protocols
- Network security
- Wireless security
- Remote access security
- Auditing, logging, and monitoring
- Vulnerability testing and monitoring
- Organizational security
- Business continuity
- CompTIA Security+ objectives map
- CompTIA Security+ acronyms
Prerequisites
CompTIA A+ certification and CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent experience
Follow-On Courses
Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks
This course is part of the following programs or tracks:
Course Outline
1. Mitigating Threats
- System maintenance
- Application Security
- Physical security
- Malware
- Social engineering
2. Cryptography
- Symmetric cryptography
- Public key cryptography
3. Authentication
- Authentication factors and requirements
- Authentication systems
- Authentication system vulnerabilities
4. User- and Role-Based Security
- Baseline security policies
- Resource access
5. Peripheral Security
- File and disk encryption
- Peripheral and component security
- Mobile device security
6. Public Key Infrastructure
- Public key cryptography
- Implementing public key infrastructure (PKI)
- Web server security with PKI
7. Application and Messaging Security
- Application security
- E-mail security
- Social networking and messaging
8. Ports and Protocols
- TCP/IP basics
- Protocol-based attacks
9. Network Security
- Network devices
- Secure network topologies
- Secure networking
- Virtualization and cloud computing
10. Wireless Security
- Wireless network security
- Mobile device security
11. Remote Access Security
- Remote access
- Virtual private networks
12. Vulnerability Testing
- Risk and vulnerability assessment
- Auditing and logging
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Incident response
13. Organizational Security
- Organizational policies
- Education and training
- Disposal and destruction
14. Business Continuity
- Redundancy planning
- Disaster recovery
- Environmental controls
15. Certification Exam (Optional)
Appendix A: CompTIA Security+ Objectives Map
Appendix B: CompTIA Security+ Acronyms
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