CompTIA Security+ (COMSEC+) – Outline

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