CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep

Employment Objective

CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Description

The CompTIA Security+ certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. It shows competency as an IT professional. The certification, which is international and vendor-neutral, proves competency in installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting and other areas in numerous technologies and operating systems from such vendors as Microsoft, Apple, Novell, EC-Council, Oracle, and some of the Linux variations.

Income Expectation

$92,600/yr

The average salary for a CompTIA Security+ Certified Employee is $92,600 in New York City. Salary estimates are provided by CompTIA.

CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Objectives

• Identify the fundamental components of information security
• Analyze risk
• Identify various threats to information security
• Conduct security assessments to detect vulnerabilities
• Implement security for hosts and software
• Implement security for networks
• Manage identity and access
• Implement cryptographic solutions in the organization
• Implement security at the operational level
• Address security incidents
• Ensure the continuity of business operations in the event of an incident

CompTIA Security+ Cert Prep Outline

Identifying Security Fundamentals

• Identify Information Security Concepts
• Identify Basic Security Controls
• Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization Concepts
• Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts
• Analyzing Risk
• Analyze Organizational Risk
• Analyze the Business Impact of Risk

Identifying Security Threats

• Identify Types of Attackers
• Identify Social Engineering Attacks
• Identify Malware
• Identify Software-Based Threats
• Identify Network-Based Threats
• Identify Wireless Threats
• Identify Physical Threats

Conducting Security Assessments

• Identify Vulnerabilities
• Assess Vulnerabilities
• Implement Penetration Testing

Implementing Host and Software Security

• Implement Host Security
• Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
• Implement Mobile Device Security
• Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

Implementing Network Security

• Configure Network Security Technologies
• Secure Network Design Elements
• Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
• Secure Wireless Traffic

Managing Identity and Access

• Implement Identity and Access Management
• Configure Directory Services
• Configure Access Services
• Manage Accounts

Implementing Cryptography

• Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
• Select Cryptographic Algorithms
• Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
• Enroll Certificates
• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Revoke Certificates

Implementing Operational Security

• Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
• Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
• Implement Security Strategies
• Manage Data Security Processes
• Implement Physical Controls

Addressing Security Incidents

• Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
• Respond to Security Incidents
• Investigate Security Incidents

Ensuring Business Continuity

• Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Processes
• Develop a Business Continuity Plan

SCHEDULE DATES - 35 Hour Program

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