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CompTIA Security+
CompTIA / SY0-701Build the foundation to protect modern systems.
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Course objectives
Build practical skills across the key domains covered in CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701).
General Security ConceptsCompare and contrast various types of security controls
- Compare and contrast various types of security controls
- Summarize fundamental security concepts
- Explain the importance of change management processes
- Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and MitigationsCompare and contrast common threat actors and motivations
- Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities
- Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity
- Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise
Security ArchitectureCompare and contrast security implications of different architecture models
- Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models
- Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure
- Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data
- Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture
Security OperationsGiven a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources
- Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources
- Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management
- Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management
- Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools
- Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security
- Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management
- Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations
- Explain appropriate incident response activities
- Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation
Security Program Management and OversightSummarize elements of effective security governance
- Summarize elements of effective security governance
- Explain elements of the risk management process
- Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management
- Summarize elements of effective security compliance
- Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments
- Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices
Find your DoD 8140 pathway
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About this course
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. It covers essential principles for network security and risk management.
Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.