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Course Overview
CompTIA Security+ Training London
The Security+ exam covers the most important foundational principles for securing a network and managing risk. Access control, identity management and cryptography are important topics on the exam, as well as selection of appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities. Security concerns associated with cloud computing, BYOD and SCADA are addressed in the SY0-401 exam.
COURSE SYLLABUS
Mitigating Events
- System maintenance
- Application security
- Physical security
- Malware
- Social engineering
Cryptography
- Symmetric cryptography
- Public key cryptography
Authentication
- Authentication factors and requirements
- Authentication systems
- Authentication system vulnerabilities
User-and role-based Security
- Baseline security policies
- Resource access
Peripheral Security
- File and disk encryption
- Peripheral and component security
- Mobile device security
Public Key Infrastructure
- Public key cryptography
- Implementing public key infrastructure
- Web server security with PKI
Application and messaging Security
- Application security
- E-mail security
- Social networking and messaging
Ports and Protocols
- TCP/IP basics
- Protocol-based attacks
Network Security
- Network devices
- Secure network topologies
- Secure networking
- Virtualization and cloud computing
Wireless Security
- Wireless network security
- Mobile device security
Remote Access Security
- Remote access
- Virtual private networks
Vulnerability Testing and Monitoring
- Risk and vulnerability assessment
- Auditing and logging
- Intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Incident response
Organisational Security
- Organizational policies
- Education and training
- Disposal and destruction
Business Continuity
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery
- Environmental controls
Target Audience
Security professionals, government and military personnel seeking IAT-2 or IAM-1 certification to fulfill the 8570.1 Directive, network security personnel and managers with previous technical skills or background.
