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CertPREP Courseware: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) - Self-Paced

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This self-paced CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) course focuses on an understanding of computer topics such as how to install operating systems and applications and networking topics such as how to configure IP addressing and what a VLAN is. The CompTIA Security+ will help you prepare to succeed on the CompTIA Security+ exam by directly addressing the exams objectives as stated by CompTIA. Preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improving both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills are shared.

Passing this exam fulfills your requirements for the CompTIA Security+ certification credential, proving that you have familiarity with computer security theory and hands-on knowledge.

Course components:

180-day access to:

  • Lessons
  • Video learning
  • Labs for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701).
  • MeasureUp Practice Test for CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.

Duration:  Approximately 74 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:  Designed for anyone who wants to start or advance a career in computer security.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic level of computer, networking, and organizational security knowledge
  • 2 or more years of IT administration experience, with an emphasis on hands-on and technical security concepts
  • CompTIA Network+ certification

    • Course objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

    • Describe general security concepts
    • Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations
    • Explain security architecture
    • Describe security operations
    • Discuss security program management and oversight

    Required course materials:  Self-paced CertPREP CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) courseware.

    Part I: General Security Concepts (4 hours and 48 minutes)

    Lesson 1: Comparing and Contrasting the Various Types of Controls (24 minutes)

    • Control Categories
    • Control Types
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 2: Summarizing Fundamental Security Concepts (1 hours and 24 minutes)

    • Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
    • Non – repudiation
    • Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
    • Gap Analysis
    • Zero Trust
    • Physical Security
    • Deception and Disruption Technology
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 3: Understanding Change Management’s Security impact (48 minutes)

    • Business Processes Impacting Security Operations
    • Technical Implications
    • Documentation
    • Version Control
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 4: Understanding the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions (2 hours and 12 minutes)

    • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
    • Encryption
    • Tools
    • Obfuscation
    • Hashing
    • Salting
    • Digital Signatures
    • Key Stretching
    • Blockchain
    • Open Public Ledger
    • Certificates
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Part II: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (9 hours)

    Lesson 5: Comparing and Contrasting Common Threat Actors and Motivations (48 minutes)

    • Threat Actors
    • Attributes of Actors
    • Motivations
    • War
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 6: Understanding Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces (2 hours and 24 minutes)

    • Message – Based
    • Image – Based
    • File - Based
    • Voice Call
    • Removable Device
    • Vulnerable Software
    • Unsupported Systems and Applications
    • Unsecure Networks
    • Open Service Ports
    • Default Credentials
    • Supply Chain
    • Human Vectors/Social Engineering
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 7: Understanding Various Types of Vulnerabilities (2 hours and 12 minutes)

    • Application
    • Operating System (OS) – Based
    • Web – Based
    • Hardware
    • Virtualization
    • Cloud Specific
    • Supply Chain
    • Cryptographic
    • Misconfiguration
    • Mobile Device
    • Zero - Day Vulnerabilities
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 8: Understanding Indicators of Malicious Activity (1 hour and 24 minutes)

    • Malware Attacks
    • Physical Attacks
    • Network Attacks
    • Application Attacks
    • Cryptographic Attacks
    • Password Attacks
    • Indicators
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 9: Understanding the Purpose of Mitigation Techniques Used to Secure the Enterprise (2 hours and 12 minutes)

    • Segmentation
    • Access Control
    • Application Allow List
    • Isolation
    • Patching
    • Encryption
    • Monitoring
    • Least Privilege
    • Configuration Enforcement
    • Decommissioning
    • Hardening Techniques
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Part IIII: Security Architecture (3 hours and 36 minutes)

    Lesson 10: Comparing and Contrasting Security Implications of Different Architecture Models (24 minutes)

    • Architecture and Infrastructure Concepts
    • Considerations
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 11: Applying Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure (36 minutes)

    • Infrastructure Considerations
    • Secure Communication/Access
    • Selection of Effective Controls
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 12: Comparing and Contrasting Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data (48 minutes)

    • Data Types
    • Data Classifications
    • General Data Considerations
    • Methods to Secure Data
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 13: Understanding the Importance of Resilience and Recovery in Security Architecture (1 hour and 48 minutes)

    • High Availability
    • Site Considerations
    • Platform Diversity
    • Multi - Cloud System
    • Continuity of Operations
    • Capacity Planning
    • Testing
    • Backups
    • Power
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Part IV: Security Operations (11 hours)

    Lesson 14: Applying Common Security Techniques to Computing Resources (1 hour and 48 minutes)

    • Secure Baselines
    • Hardening Targets
    • Wireless Devices
    • Mobile Solutions
    • Connection Methods
    • Wireless Security Settings
    • Application Security
    • Sandboxing
    • Monitoring
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 15: Understanding the Security Implications of Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management (48 minutes)

    • Acquisition/Procurement Process
    • Assignment/Accounting
    • Monitoring/Asset Tracking
    • Disposal/Decommissioning
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 16: Understanding Various Activities Associated with Vulnerability Management (1 hour)

    • Identification Methods
    • Analysis
    • Vulnerability Response and Remediation
    • Validation of Remediation
    • Reporting
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 17: Understanding Security Alerting and Monitoring Concepts and Tools (36 minutes)

    • Monitoring and Computing Resources
    • Activities
    • Tools
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 18: Modifying Enterprise Capabilities to Enhance Security (2 hours and 24 minutes)

    • Firewall
    • IDS/IPS
    • Web Filter
    • Operating System Security
    • Implementation of Secure Protocols
    • DNS Filtering
    • Email Security
    • File Integrity Monitoring
    • DLP
    • Network Access Control (NAC)
    • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
    • User Behavior Analytics
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 19: Implementing and Maintaining Identity and Access Management (2 hours and 12 minutes)

    • Provisioning/De - provisioning User Accounts
    • Permission Assignments and Implications
    • Identity Proofing
    • Federation
    • Single Sign - On (SSO)
    • Interoperability
    • Attestation
    • Access Controls
    • Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
    • Password Concepts
    • Privileged Access Management Tools
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 20: Understanding the Importance of Automation and Orchestration Related to Secure Operations (36 minutes)

    • Use Cases of Automation and Scripting
    • Benefits
    • Other Considerations
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 21: Understanding Appropriate Incident Response Activities (1 hour and 12 minutes)

    • Process
    • Training
    • Testing
    • Root Cause Analysis
    • Threat Hunting
    • Digital Forensics
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 22: Using Data Sources to Support an Investigation (24 minutes)

    • Log Data
    • Data Sources
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Part V: Security Program Management and Oversight (7 hours and 36 minutes)

    Lesson 23: Summarizing Elements of Effective Security Governance (1 hour and 36 minutes)

    • Guidelines
    • Policies
    • Standards
    • Procedures
    • External Considerations
    • Monitoring and Revision
    • Types of Governance Structures
    • Roles and Responsibilities for Systems and Data
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 24: Understanding Elements of the Risk Management Process (1 hour and 48 minutes)

    • Risk Identification
    • Risk Assessment
    • Risk Analysis
    • Risk Register
    • Risk Tolerance
    • Risk Appetite
    • Risk Management Strategies
    • Risk Reporting
    • Business Impact Analysis
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 25: Understanding the Processes Associated with Third - Party Risk Assessment and Management (1 hour and 12 minutes)

    • Vendor Assessment
    • Vendor Selection
    • Agreement Types
    • Vendor Monitoring
    • Questionnaires
    • Rules of Engagement
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 26: Summarizing Elements of Effective Security Compliance (1 hour)

    • Compliance Reporting
    • Consequences of Non – compliance
    • Compliance Monitoring
    • Attestation and Acknowledgment
    • Privacy
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 27: Understanding Types and Purposes of Audits and Assessments (48 minutes)

    • Attestation
    • Internal
    • External
    • Penetration Testing
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Lesson 28: Implementing Security Awareness Practices (1 hour and 12 minutes)

    • Phishing
    • Anomalous Behavior Recognition
    • User Guidance and Training
    • Reporting and Monitoring
    • Development
    • Execution
    • Summary
    • Quiz

    Student access for each license to the course content and resources for 6 months including:

    • All text, video, and end of lesson questions
    • Lab content (where available)
    • Practice Test