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CompTIA Security+ Certification (Exam SYO-601)
Where: Virtual Instructor Live Training
With a high-speed internet connection, Virtual Instructor-Led Training gives you the freedom to attend class from anywhere in the world. We use Zoom Technology to ensure the virtual experience has that personal touch you deserve. Our hands-on, virtual lab environment gives you real-world experience to translate your instruction to applicable job skills.
When: Monday, January 18, 2021, to Friday, January 22, 2021
9:00am - 5:00pm
Workshop Organizer: United Training and NERCOMP
Registration Fee:
NERCOMP Member: $1,735 (30% off list price)
Non-Member: $2,475
Registration fee includes 5 days of training and courseware.
Course Objectives
In this course, students will use fundamental security principles to install and configure cybersecurity controls and participate in incident response and risk mitigation.
Students will:
- Compare and contrast attacks.
- Compare and contrast security controls.
- Use security assessment tools.
- Explain basic cryptography concepts.
- Implement a public key infrastructure.
- Implement identity and access management controls.
- Manage access services and accounts.
- Implement a secure network architecture.
- Install and configure security appliances.
- Install and configure wireless and physical access security.
- Deploy secure host, mobile, and embedded systems.
- Implement secure network access protocols.
- Implement secure network applications.
- Explain risk management and disaster recovery concepts.
- Describe secure application development concepts.
- Explain organizational security concepts.
Who Should Attend
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.
Registration Cancellation Policy:
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Agenda
1 - COMPARING SECURITY ROLES AND SECURITY CONTROLS
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
2 - EXPLAINING THREAT ACTORS AND THREAT INTELLIGENCE
- Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
- Explain Threat Intelligence Sources
3 - PERFORMING SECURITY ASSESSMENTS
- Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
- Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
- Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
- Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
4 - IDENTIFYING SOCIAL ENGINEERING AND MALWARE
- Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
- Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
5 - SUMMARIZING BASIC CRYPTOGRAPHIC CONCEPTS
- Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
- Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
- Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
- Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
6 - IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
7 - IMPLEMENTING AUTHENTICATION CONTROLS
- Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
- Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
- Implement Authentication Technologies
- Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
8 - IMPLEMENTING IDENTITY AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT CONTROLS
- Implement Identity and Account Types
- Implement Account Policies
- Implement Authorization Solutions
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
9 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE NETWORK DESIGNS
- Implement Secure Network Designs
- Implement Secure Switching and Routing
- Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
- Implement Load Balancers
10 - IMPLEMENTING NETWORK SECURITY APPLIANCES
- Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
- Implement Network Security Monitoring
- Summarize the Use of SIEM
11 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE NETWORK PROTOCOLS
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Application Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
12 - IMPLEMENTING HOST SECURITY SOLUTIONS
- Implement Secure Firmware
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Explain Embedded System Security Implications
13 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE MOBILE SOLUTIONS
- Implement Mobile Device Management
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
14 - SUMMARIZING SECURE APPLICATION CONCEPTS
- Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
- Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
- Summarize Secure Coding Practices
- Implement Secure Script Environments
- Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
15 - IMPLEMENTING SECURE CLOUD SOLUTIONS
- Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
- Apply Cloud Security Solutions
- Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
16 - EXPLAINING DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION CONCEPTS
- Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
- Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
17 - PERFORMING INCIDENT RESPONSE
- Summarize Incident Response Procedures
- Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
- Apply Mitigation Controls
18 - EXPLAINING DIGITAL FORENSICS
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
- Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
19 - SUMMARIZING RISK MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS
- Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts
20 - IMPLEMENTING CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE
- Implement Redundancy Strategies
- Implement Backup Strategies
- Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
21 - EXPLAINING PHYSICAL SECURITY
- Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
- Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
With a high-speed internet connection Virtual Instructor Led Training gives you the freedom to attend class from anywhere in the world. We use Zoom Technology to ensure the virtual experience has that personal touch you deserve. Our hands-on, virtual lab environment give you real world experience to translate your instruction to applicable job skills.