CompTIA Security+

Course Content

Skills Will You Learn with CompTIA Security+

• Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities

  Focusing on more threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities on the Internet from newer custom devices that must be mitigated, such as IoT and embedded devices, newer DDoS attacks, and social engineering attacks based on current events.

• Architecture and Design

  Includes coverage of enterprise environments and reliance on the cloud, which is growing quickly as organizations transition to hybrid networks.

• Implementation

  Expanded to focus on administering identity, access management, PKI, basic cryptography, wireless, and end-to-end security.

• Operations and Incident Response

  Covering organizational security assessment and incident response procedures, such as basic threat detection, risk mitigation techniques, security controls, and basic digital forensics.

• Governance, Risk and Compliance

  Expanded to support organizational risk management and compliance to regulations, such as PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST, and CCPA.

About CompTIA Security+ Exam

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to:

• Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT
• Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601

• 1.0 Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities - 24%
• 2.0 Architecture and Design - 21%
• 3.0 Implementation - 25%
• 4.0 Operations and Incident Response - 16%
• 5.0 Governance, Risk, and Compliance - 14%

FAQs

• What Is CompTIA Security+ Certification?

  CompTIA Security+ certification is a global certification exam that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

  CompTIA Security+ emphasizes hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of issues. It is the first security certification IT professionals should earn and establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role to provide a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Cybersecurity professionals with CompTIA Security+ know how to address security incidents, not just identify them.

• What Job Roles Should Take the Exam?

  CompTIA Security+ is for IT professionals with two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus, or equivalent training, looking to start or advance a career in security. CompTIA Security+ prepares candidates for the following job roles:

  • Systems administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Security administrator
  • Junior IT auditor/penetration tester
  • Security specialist
  • Security consultant
  • Security engineer

• Why Should I Get CompTIA Security+ Certified?

  CompTIA Security+ is the industry standard for validating baseline skills needed to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

  The new CompTIA Security+ certification covers the junior IT auditor/penetration tester job role, in addition to the following positions:

  • Systems administrator
  • Network administrator
  • Security administrator

• Top Reasons to Get CompTIA Security+ Certified
  • Prove Your Knowledge - Certification validates your skills and is proof that you have mastered the knowledge covered in training.
  • Earn the Industry Standard - CompTIA Security+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in pen testing and is the preferred qualifying credential for intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals.
  • Get Your Foot in the Door - Certification makes a great first impression. According to an IDC report, 96 percent of HR managers use IT certifications as screening or hiring criteria during recruitment*. Learn more about all the places you career can go with CompTIA certifications.
  • Make an Impact - Research shows that IT professionals with CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Security+ perform at a higher level than those who are not certified.
  • Progress Along a Career Roadmap - Not sure where an IT certification can take you? Browse IT careers for professionals, navigate certifications and discover jobs in areas that interest you and open doors to opportunity and success.
  • Expect Success with CompTIA Security+ Certification - Getting certified is the best way to future-proof your career. Nine out of 10 employers agree that certifications are critical in finding the right person for the job. Plus, IT certified individuals are more likely to be promoted than those without IT certifications.

• How do I enroll in this online training?

  You can enroll in this training on our website and make an online payment using any of the following option

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