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

• Certified Ethical Hacker v7
• CISSP Prep Course
• CISA Prep Course

Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks

This course is part of the following programs or tracks:

• CompTIA Security+ Certification

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