Course Outline
1 - Comparing Security Roles and Controls
- Topic 1A: Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Topic 1B: Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
2 - Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Topic 2A: Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
3 - Performing Security Assessments
- Topic 3A: Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
- Topic 3B: Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
- Topic 3C: Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
- Topic 3D: Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
4 - Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Topic 4A: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
- Topic 4B: Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
5 - Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Topic 5A: Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
- Topic 5B: Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
- Topic 5C: Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
- Topic 5D: Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
6 - Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Topic 6A: Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Topic 6B: Implement PKI Management
7 - Implementing Authentication Controls
- Topic 7A: Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
- Topic 7B: Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
- Topic 7C: Implement Authentication Technologies
- Topic 7D: Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
8 - Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Topic 8A: Implement Identity and Account Types
- Topic 8B: Implement Account Policies
- Topic 8C: Implement Authorization Solutions
- Topic 8D: Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
9 - Implementing Secure Network Designs
- Topic 9A: Implement Secure Network Designs
- Topic 9B: Implement Secure Switching and Routing
- Topic 9C: Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
- Topic 9D: Implement Load Balancers
10 - Implementing Network Security Appliances
- Topic 10A: Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
- Topic 10B: Implement Network Security Monitoring
- Topic 10C: Summarize the Use of SIEM
11 - Implementing Secure Network Protocols
- Topic 11A: Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Topic 11B: Implement Secure Application Protocols
- Topic 11C: Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
12 - Implementing Host Security Solutions
- Topic 12A: Implement Secure Firmware
- Topic 12B: Implement Endpoint Security
- Topic 12C: Explain Embedded System Security Implications
13 - Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- Topic 13A: Implement Mobile Device Management
- Topic 13B: Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
14 - Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
- Topic 14A: Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
- Topic 14B: Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
- Topic 14C: Summarize Secure Coding Practices
- Topic 14D: Implement Secure Script Environments
- Topic 14E: Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
15 - Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Topic 15A: Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Topic 15B: Apply Cloud Security Solutions
- Topic 15C: Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
16 - Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
- Topic 16A: Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
- Topic 16B: Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
17 - Performing Incident Response
- Topic 17A: Summarize Incident Response Procedures
- Topic 17B: Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
- Topic 17C: Apply Mitigation Controls
18 - Explaining Digital Forensics
- Topic 18A: Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
- Topic 18B: Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
19 - Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
- Topic 19A: Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
20 - Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- Topic 20A: Implement Redundancy Strategies
- Topic 20B: Implement Backup Strategies
- Topic 20C: Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
21 - Explaining Physical Security
- Topic 21A: Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
- Topic 21B: Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
Target Audience
This course is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who have networking and administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks; familiarity with other operating systems, such as macOS®, Unix®, or Linux®; and who want to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics or using CompTIA Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Security+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Certification Exam.