CompTIA Security+ (CTIA_SEC)

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn.

CompTIA Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.

This course is designed for people who are seeking to launch a career in cybersecurity.

1. Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
   1. Security Concepts
   2. Security Controls
2. Compare Threat Types
   1. Threat Actors
   2. Attack Surfaces
   3. Social Engineering
3. Explain Cryptographic Solutions
   1. Cryptographic Algorithms
   2. Public Key Infrastructure
   3. Cryptographic Solutions
4. Implement Identity and Access Management
   1. Authentication
   2. Authorization
   3. Identity Management
5. Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
   1. Enterprise Network Architecture
   2. Network Security Appliances
   3. Secure Communications
6. Secure Cloud Network Architecture
   1. Cloud Infrastructure
   2. Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
7. Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
   1. Asset Management
   2. Redundancy Strategies
   3. Physical Security
8. Explain Vulnerability Management
   1. Device and OS Vulnerabilities
   2. Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
   3. Vulnerability Identification Methods
   4. Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
9. Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
   1. Network Security Baselines
   2. Network Security Capability Enhancement
10. Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
    1. Implement Endpoint Security
    2. Mobile Device Hardening
11. Enhance Application Security Capabilities
    1. Application Protocol Security Baselines
    2. Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
12. Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
    1. Incident Response
    2. Digital Forensics
    3. Data Sources
    4. Alerting and Monitoring Tools
13. Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
    1. Malware Attack Indicators
    2. Physical and Network Attack Indicators
    3. Application Attack Indicators
14. Summarize Security Governance Concepts
    1. Policies, Standards, and Procedures
    2. Change Management
    3. Automation and Orchestration
15. Explain Risk Management Processes
    1. Risk Management Processes and Concepts
    2. Vendor Management Concepts
    3. Audits and Assessments
16. Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
    1. Data Classification and Compliance
    2. Personnel Policies

Each student receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all class examples.