Security+

SEC+

Course Overview

CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security. It showcases professionals’ capabilities in securing networks, applications, and devices, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. CompTIA Security+ focuses on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges. As the most widely recognized credential, it is invaluable for advancing in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.

Course Benefits

Launch a Successful Cybersecurity Career. Develop a core foundation of essential skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career. More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.
Assess On-the-Job Skills. Security+ is the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification on the market with hands-on, performance-based questions on the certification exam. These practical questions assess your ability to effectively problem solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately.
Embrace the Latest Trends. Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, you will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course you will have the skills and knowledge to:

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.

Who Should Enrol?

Security Specialist
Security Administrator
Systems Administrator
Help Desk Analyst
Security Analyst
Security Engineer

Pre-Requisites

Recommended experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role.

Exam Information

Exam Code: SY0-701 (SEC+)

Duration: 90 minutes

Exam Domains:

General Security Concepts	12%
Threats, Vulnerabilities, & Mitigations	22%
Security Architecture	18%
Security Operations	28%
Security Program Management & Oversight	20%