Security+

Prepare for CompTIA Security+, the most widely recognized entry-level cybersecurity certification. The course follows the official Security+ SY0-701 objectives and will be updated for SY0-801 when CompTIA releases it.

What you'll learn

• Explain core security concepts and controls
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities and attacks and how to mitigate them
• Understand secure architecture for on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments
• Apply security operations such as monitoring, identity management and incident response
• Understand governance, risk management and compliance

Course outline

1. General Security Concepts (12%)
   • Security controls and fundamental concepts
   • Change management and cryptography
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations (22%)
   • Threat actors and attack surfaces
   • Vulnerabilities and malicious activity
   • Mitigation techniques
3. Security Architecture (18%)
   • Architecture models
   • Securing infrastructure and data
   • Resilience and recovery
4. Security Operations (28%)
   • Securing computing resources
   • Vulnerability management and monitoring
   • Identity and access management
   • Incident response and investigations
5. Security Program Management and Oversight (20%)
   • Governance and risk management
   • Third-party risk, compliance and audits
   • Security awareness