E-learning / E-læring: CompTIA Security+ Complete Bundle with Voucher Plus Retake Assurance (SECPLUSCOMPBDLVPRA)

This course is intended for those wishing to qualify with CompTIA Security+. CompTIA's Security+ Certification is a foundation-level certificate designed for IT administrators with 2 years' experience whose job role is focused on system security. CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills in securing tech networks, detecting threats, and responding to cybersecurity incidents. It is the first security certification IT professionals should earn and establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role, Cybersecurity professionals with CompTIA Security+ know how to address security incidents, not just identify them.

CompTIA Security+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, and network administrator.

This course focuses on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges, Participant will learn the fundamental principles of installing and configuring cybersecurity controls and participating in incident response and risk mitigation.  

The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

The CompTIA Security+ Complete Learning Bundle with Voucher Plus Retake Assurance provides the resources needed to prepare for your CompTIA Security+ (V7) certification exam with access to the Security+ Complete Learning Bundle. This complete learning solution equips you with the knowledge and exam prep tools needed to master Security+ (V7) concepts and pass your certification exam.

The following are included with this product:

• CompTIA CertMaster Learn and labs for Security+ (SY0-701) 
• CompTIA CertMaster Practice for Security+ (SY0-701)
• Voucher Plus Retake Assurance

*All included products must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase. 

Key benefits:

• Exam attempt with retake assurance: Take your exam confidently, knowing you’re covered to retake it if needed. 
• Comprehensive preparation: Master A+ Core 1 and Core 2 exam objectives with tools to build knowledge and practical skills. 
• Hands-on learning: Complete tasks like installing motherboards, troubleshooting hardware, configuring networks, and supporting devices in simulated and live labs. 
• Scenario-based exercises: Solve challenges to strengthen problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 
• Adaptive learning: Focus on growth areas with personalized feedback and tailored study paths. 
• Exam readiness: Prepare with timed practice tests and performance-based questions for exam day. 
• Skill tracking: Monitor progress with assessments, quizzes, and actionable feedback to improve.

CompTIA CertMaster Learn

CertMaster Learn is a self-paced, comprehensive online learning experience that helps you gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on your CompTIA certification exam, and in your IT career.  Interactive and flexible, CertMaster Learn is the ideal first step in your training journey. Instructional lessons are combined with videos, practice questions, and performance-based questions to provide hours of content aligned with the CompTIA exam objectives. A Learning Plan helps you stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of your strengths and weaknesses.

• Interactive learning with integrated videos and interactive activities 
• Extensive skills practice reinforce your learning with a variety of hands-on labs, assessments, and practice questions 
• Self-assessments to measure your understanding and track progress 
• Analytics and reporting to keep you on track and motivated

CompTIA Labs

CompTIA CertMaster Labs offers a browser-based environment to apply your knowledge and develop essential skills. Practice tasks in real-world scenarios to reinforce key concepts and build the confidence you need to succeed on exam day.

CertMaster Labs helps you learn by doing, providing the tools you need to build practical skills and confidence. Key features include:

• Hands-on practice in a virtual environment with live virtual machines
• Immersive tasks that mirror actual work scenarios
• Step-by-step guidance to complete tasks effectively
• Instant feedback to track your progress and improve performance

CompTIA CertMaster Practice

CompTIA CertMaster Practice is an online knowledge assessment and training companion tool to help you prepare for your CompTIA certification exam. Featuring an adaptive question-first design, CertMaster Practice quickly assesses what you already know and what you still need to learn. For those topics where you need more support, CertMaster Practice provides personalized remediation and feedback. Once you’re ready, you can demonstrate your knowledge on a timed practice test complete with performance-based questions.

CertMaster Practice provides the tools you need to study smarter and more effectively. Key features include:

• Timed practice tests to simulate the real exam and measure readiness 
• Quick knowledge assessments to pinpoint gaps and areas for improvement 
• Adaptive learning that adjusts to your strengths and weaknesses 
• Personalized feedback to reinforce your understanding and guide study efforts 
• Real-time analytics to track your progress and build confidence

Testing and Certification

Recommended preparation for exam(s):

• Exam series code: SY0-701

• Identify various types of threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities, including malware, social engineering, and application attacks.
• Utilize security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security, to protect systems.
• Design secure network architectures, implement secure systems, and apply secure protocols for architecture and design.
• Manage identity and access concepts, including authentication, authorization, and accounting, to ensure secure access control.
• Assess and manage risk through risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and business continuity planning.
• Apply cryptography concepts, including encryption algorithms, public key infrastructure (PKI), and digital signatures, to secure data.
• Implement compliance and operational security measures, including security policies, procedures, and best practices.

Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 1.1, 1.2

Lesson Topics

• 1A: Security Concepts
• 1B: Security Controls

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 1: Study Materials
• Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
• Assisted Lab: Perform System Configuration Gap Analysis

Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 2.1, 2.2

Lesson Topics

• 2A: Threat Actors
• 2B: Attack Surfaces
• 2C: Social Engineering

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 2: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 2: PBQ – Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
• Assisted Lab: Finding Open Service Ports
• Skills Quiz Lessons 1 & 2

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 1.4

Lesson Topics

• 3A: Cryptographic Algorithms
• 3B: Public Key Infrastructure
• 3C: Cryptographic Solutions

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 3: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 3: PBQ –Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities

Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 4.6

Lesson Topics

• 4A: Authentication
• 4B: Authorization
• 4C: Identity Management

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 4: Study Materials
• Assisted Lab: Managing Permissions
• Skills Quiz Lessons 3 & 4

Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 3.1, 3.2

Lesson Topics

• 5A: Enterprise Network Architecture
• 5B: Network Security Appliances
• 5C: Secure Communications

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 5: Study Materials – Assisted Lab: Setting up Remote Access

Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 1.2, 3.1, 3.2

Lesson Topics

• 6A: Cloud Infrastructure
• 6B: Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 6: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 6: PBQ – Analyze Infrastructure Types and Functions
• Assisted Lab: Using Containers – Assisted Lab: Using Virtualization
• Skills Quiz Lessons 5 & 6

Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 1.2, 3.4, 4.2

Lesson Topics

• 7A: Asset Management
• 7B: Redundancy Strategies
• 7C: Physical Security

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 7: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 7: PBQ – Incorporate Redundancy Strategies
• Applied Lab: Implement Backups
• Skills Quiz Lesson 7

Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 2.3, 4.3

Lesson Topics

• 8A: Device and OS Vulnerabilities
• 8B: Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
• 8C: Vulnerability Identification Methods
• 8D: Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 8: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 8: PBQ – Identify Types of Vulnerabilities
• Assisted Lab: Working with Threat Feeds
• Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scans
• Skills Quiz Lesson 8

Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 4.1, 4.5

Lesson Topics

• 9A: Network Security Baselines
• 9B: Network Security Capability Enhancement

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 9: Study Materials
• Assisted Lab: Understanding Security Baselines

Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 2.5, 4.1, 4.5

Lesson Topics

• 10A: Implement Endpoint Security
• 10B: Mobile Device Hardening

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 10: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 10: PBQ –Implement Mobile Device Management

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 4.1, 4.5

Lesson Topics

• 11A: Application Protocol Security Baselines
• 11B: Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 11: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 11: PBQ – Modify Enterprise Capabilities to Enhance Security
• Assisted Lab: Configuring System Monitoring
• Skills Quiz Lessons 9, 10, & 11

Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 4.4, 4.8, 4.9

Lesson Topics

• 12A: Incident Response
• 12B: Digital Forensics
• 12C: Data Sources
• 12D: Alerting and Monitoring Tools

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 12: Study Materials
• Applied Lab: Using Network Sniffers
• Assisted Lab: Performing Root Cause Analysis
• Skills Quiz Lesson 12

Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 2.4

Lesson Topics

• 13A: Malware Attack Indicators
• 13B: Physical and Network Attack Indicators
• 13C: Application Attack Indicators

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 13: Study Materials
• Assisted Lab: Detecting and Responding to Malware
• Skills Quiz Lesson 13

Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 1.3, 4.7, 5.1

Lesson Topics

• 14A: Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• 14B: Change Management
• 14C: Automation and Orchestration

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 14: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 14: PBQ – Apply Appropriate Polices and Regulations
• Adaptive Lab: Using a Playbook – Skills Quiz Lesson 14

Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 5.2, 5.3, 5.5

Lesson Topics

• 15A: Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• 15B: Vendor Management Concepts
• 15C: Audits and Assessments

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 15: Study Materials
• Assisted Lab: Performing Penetration Testing
• Assisted Lab: Performing Reconnaissance

Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
Lesson content is aligned to the following exam objective(s): 3.3, 5.4, 5.6

Lesson Topics

• 16A: Data Classification and Compliance
• 16B: Personnel Policies

Training Activities

• CML Lesson 16: Study Materials
• CML Lesson 16: PBQ – Apply Appropriate Techniques to Secure Data
• Assisted Lab: Training and Awareness through Simulation
• Skills Quiz Lessons 15 & 16

Ideally, you should have successfully completed the "CompTIA Network+" course and have around 24 months' experience of networking support or IT administration. It is not necessary that you pass the Network+ exam before completing Security+ certification, but it is recommended. Specifically, it is recommended that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC.
• Use Windows Server to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Server Manager, and Management Consoles).
• Operate the Linux OS using basic command-line tools.
• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers).
• Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools.