# CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Course Canonical URL: ## Overview Security+ Certification is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It is also the main course you will take to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ examination. Topics covered include identification of security threats, hardening internal systems and services, hardening internetwork devices and services, securing network communications, managing a PKI, managing certificates, enforcing an organizational security policy & monitoring the security infrastructure. ## What you'll learn - Explore threat types, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. - Learn how to secure networks, devices, services, and traffic. - Configure and manage PKI systems and certificate authorities. - Implement and enforce organizational security policies. - Monitor and evaluate security infrastructure effectiveness. ## Prerequisites Students should have prior experience with network and system security fundamentals, familiarity with vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, and basic skills in analyzing security threats and logs using common cybersecurity tools. ## Curriculum #### Lesson 1: Assessing Information Security Risk - Identify the importance of risk management - Assess risk in computing and network environments - Mitigate risks through various strategies - Integrate documentation into the risk management process #### Lesson 2: Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments - Assess the impact of reconnaissance incidents - Analyze the effects of social engineering attacks #### Lesson 3: Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments - Assess the impact of system hacking attacks - Evaluate the impact of web-based attacks and malware - Analyze hijacking and impersonation attacks - Understand the consequences of DoS incidents - Analyze threats to mobile and cloud security #### Lesson 4: Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques - Assess command and control techniques - Understand persistence and lateral movement techniques - Assess data exfiltration and anti-forensics techniques #### Lesson 5: Managing Vulnerabilities in the Organization - Implement a vulnerability management plan - Assess common vulnerabilities and perform vulnerability scans - Conduct penetration tests on network assets #### Lesson 6: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence - Deploy a security intelligence collection and analysis platform - Collect data from network-based and host-based intelligence sources #### Lesson 7: Analyzing Log Data - Use common tools to analyze logs - Utilize SIEM tools for analysis #### Lesson 8: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis - Analyze incidents with Windows and Linux-based tools - Examine malware and indicators of compromise #### Lesson 9: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents - Deploy an incident handling and response architecture - Mitigate incidents and prepare for forensic investigations #### Lesson 10: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents - Apply a forensic investigation plan - Securely collect and analyze electronic evidence - Follow up on investigation results #### Lesson 11: Addressing Security Architecture Issues - Remediate identity and access management issues - Implement security during the SDLC #### Appendices - Taking the Exams - Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+®) Exam CS0-001 - Security Resources ## Instructors ### Bruce Gay — Instructor Bruce is an engaging trainers and program manager who brings 25+ years practical experience to deliver effective and experiential training to students. Able to engage adult learners with a range of backgrounds and professional experiences. Successful at building effective stakeholder relationships and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for solution delivery. Bruce has over 25 years of project and program management experience across multiple industries. He has a Masters degree from The George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Bruce currently runs his own freelance training and consulting business, helping project managers and team leaders improve their business skills, become better leaders, and achieve professional greatness. Bruce is a well-received speaker in the areas of design thinking, project management, cross-team collaboration, and AI tools for projects, and has presented at regional and international conferences. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $2499