Detailed Course Outline
Introduction to the CompTIA Security+ Exam
- The five domains of knowledge
- Expected level of expertise
- Assessing initial readiness
Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
- Compare adn contrast types of attacks
- Explore threat actor types and vectors
- Explain penetration testing and vulnerabillity scanning concepts
- Identify key attack indicators
Architecture and Design
- Deploy secure application designs across an enterprise
- Develop and deploy secure applications with trusted frameworks
- Defend embedded systems, cloud assets and virtualised servers
- Analyse confidentiality and nonrepudiation cryptography requirements
Implementation
- Install and configure network protocols
- Identify effective host and application security solutions
- Implement authentication and authorisation solutions with PKI
- Secure wireless and mobile communications against breaches
Operations and Incident Response
- Respond to alerts and alarms to identity and mitigate threats
- Design and enact effective policies, processes, and procedures
- Utilise tools and data sources to support incident investigations
- Identify key elements of an incident to conduct a forensic investigation
Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Explain the importance of policies, plans and procedures
- Summarise regulations, standards, and frameworks to enhance security
- Explore risk management for a stronger security posture
- Carry out best practises for data security and privacy compliance
Preparing for the examination
- Getting ready for the exam
- Handling difficult questions
- Utilising additional study guides
- Final review and assessment
- Taking a complete practise exam