Security+ (Online)

This course offers a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to take the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Certification Exam. It introduces the fundamentals of network security.

Job Outlook

The job roles covered by CompTIA Security+ are categorized under network and computer systems administrators by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of jobs in this category is expected to grow by more than six percent by 2026. 

FAQs

What is the CompTIA Security+?

• A global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role.

What jobs can you get with a CompTIA Security+ certification?

1. Systems administrator
2. Security administrator
3. Security specialist
4. Security engineer
5. Network administrator
6. Junior IT auditor/penetration tester
7. Security consultant

Course Objectives

1. Identify general security concepts. 
2. Identify and manage internal and external security threats. 
3. Describe and implement internal systems and security services. 
4. Describe and implement Internet devices and security services 
5. Secure a network communications infrastructure 
6. Manage a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate(s) 
7. Develop, implement, and enforce an organizational security policy 
8. Monitor and manage an organization's security infrastructure

Prerequisites

• CompTIA Network+ certification or course equivalent recommended.

Curriculum

1. Introduction to Security
2. Threat Management and Cybersecurity Resources
3. Threats and Attacks on Endpoints
4. Endpoint and Application Development Security
5. Mobile, Embedded, and Specialized Device Security
6. Basic Cryptography
7. Public Key Infrastructure
8. Networking Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
9. Network Security Appliances and Technologies
10. Cloud and Virtualization Security
11. Wireless Network Security
12. Authentication
13. Incident Preparation, Response, and Investigation
14. Cybersecurity Resilience
15. Risk Management and Data Privacy