CompTIA Security+ Course

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We've put together a list of relevant job titles you can apply for after achieving the CompTIA Security+ certification (note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience):

• Internet Security Specialist
• IT Compliance Specialist
• Network Administrator
• It Security Architect
• IT Manager
• IT Security Administrator
• IT Security Consultant
• IT Security Controls Manager

In these roles, the average salary you can earn is £32,500.00 per year (source: itjobswatch.co.uk, UK Only).

IT Jobs Watch provides a unique perspective on today's information technology job market. Their aim is to present a concise and accurate map of the prevailing UK IT job market conditions.

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Once you have achieved your certification, you'll have full access to our recruitment package for a wide range of information and advice - including:

• How to put together a killer CV, Covering Letters and Thank You emails.
• How to gain relevant work experience.
• How to prepare for interviews.
• How to understand Job adverts.
• How to choose the right recruitment agency.
• How to look for work on LinkedIn.
• Information on dealing with redundancy.

Our careers advice section is available for you to see now. For more information about our career advice services, contact us on 0808 175 1269 to speak with one of our friendly course advisors today.

Career Development

Getting a CompTIA certification will always help you stand out from the crowd, now and in the future - whether you're just starting out, developing your career, or changing direction entirely.

Research by e-Skills UK has shown that IT and telecommunications now employs 1 in 20 of the UK workforce. It also suggests the digital sector will need nearly 300,000 new recruits by 2020 to meet the demand for skills in this area.

This CompTIA Security+ Course is organised into the following modules:

Module 1 - SY0-701 General Security Concepts

• 1.0 Introduction to the Course
• 1.1 Fundamental Security Concepts
• 1.2 Zero Trust
• 1.3 Deception and Disruption
• 1.3.1 ACTIVITY - Testing a Honeypot
• 1.4 Security Controls
• 1.5 Change Management and Security
• 1.6 Cryptography Basics
• 1.6.1 ACTIVITY - Examining Symmetric Encryption
• 1.7 Asymmetric Encryption
• 1.7.1 ACTIVITY - Exploring Asymmetric Encryption
• 1.8 Hashing
• 1.8.1 ACTIVITY - Verifying Integrity with Hashing
• 1.9 Digital Certificates
• 1.10 Public Key Infrastructure
• 1.11 Data and Keys
• 1.12 Crypto Implementations
• 1.13 Blockchain
• 1.14 Non-Cryptographic Data Protection

Module 2 - SY0-701 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

• 2.1 Threat Actors and Motivations
• 2.2 Threat Vectors
• 2.2.1 ACTIVITY - O.MG Cable Baiting
• 2.3 Social Engineering
• 2.4 Operating System Vulnerabilities and Attacks
• 2.5 Application Vulnerabilities and Attacks
• 2.5.1 ACTIVITY - Performing a Buffer Overflow
• 2.6 Web-based Vulnerabilities and Attacks
• 2.6.1 ACTIVITY - Abusing Unsanitized Input
• 2.6.2 ACTIVITY - Grabbing Passwords with SQL Injection
• 2.6.3 ACTIVITY - Swiping a Token with XSS
• 2.7 Other Vulnerabilities
• 2.8 Common Malicious Activity Indicators
• 2.9 Insider Threat Indicators
• 2.10 Social Engineering Indicators
• 2.10.1 ACTIVITY - Capturing Credentials through Social Engineering
• 2.11 Malware Activity Indicators
• 2.12 Operating System Attack Indicators
• 2.13 Application Attack Indicators
• 2.13.1 ACTIVITY - Recognizing Directory Traversal
• 2.14 Physical Attack Indicators
• 2.14.1 ACTIVITY - Quickly Cloning an RFID Badge
• 2.15 Network Attack Indicators
• 2.15.1 ACTIVITY - Crashing a Target with DoS
• 2.16 Cryptographic Attack Indicators
• 2.17 Password Attack Indicators
• 2.17.1 ACTIVITY - Password Cracking
• 2.18 Network Segmentation
• 2.19 Access Control
• 2.20 Enterprise Device Hardening

Module 3 - SY0-701 Security Architecture

• 3.1 Network Segmentation
• 3.1.1 ACTIVITY - Segementing a Network
• 3.2 High Availability
• 3.3 Virtualization
• 3.3.1 ACTIVITY - Deploying Docker Containers
• 3.4 Cloud
• 3.5 Serverless Computing
• 3.6 IoT
• 3.7 ICS SCADA
• 3.7.1 ACTIVITY - Operating a SCADA System
• 3.8 RTOS and Embedded Systems
• 3.9 Reducing the Attack Surface
• 3.10 Firewalls
• 3.11 IDS IPS.mp4
• 3.12 Secure Communications - Access
• 3.13 Port Security
• 3.14 SD-WAN and SASE
• 3.15 Data Classifications
• 3.16 Protecting Data Types
• 3.17 Data Considerations
• 3.18 Redundancy
• 3.19 Alternate Sites
• 3.20 Multiple Platforms
• 3.21 Business Continuity

Module 4 - SY0-701 Security Operations

• 4.1 Secure Baselines
• 4.2 Attack Surface Reduction
• 4.3 Wireless Installation
• 4.4 Wireless Security Settings
• 4.5 Mobile Solutions
• 4.5.1 ACTIVITY - Pwning a Mobile Device
• 4.6 Application Security Management
• 4.7 Asset Management
• 4.8 Vulnerability Management
• 4.9 Monitoring Activities
• 4.10 Monitoring Tools
• 4.10.1 ACTIVITY - Scanning a Network for Vulnerabilities
• 4.11 Firewall Configuration
• 4.11.1 ACTIVITY - Configuring Firewall Rules
• 4.12 Intrusion Detection Configuration
• 4.13 Web Traffic Filtering
• 4.14 Operating System Policy
• 4.14.1 ACTIVITY - Examining Windows Group Policy
• 4.15 Network Service Security
• 4.16 Data Loss Protection
• 4.16.1 ACTIVITY - Checking File Integrity
• 4.17 Network Access Control
• 4.17.1 ACTIVITY - Require Multifactor Authentication
• 4.18 Identity Management
• 4.19 Access Management
• 4.19.1 ACTIVITY - Implementing Access Control
• 4.20 Security Automation
• 4.21 Incident Response
• 4.22 Digital Forensics

Module 5 - SY0-701 Security Program Management and Oversight

• 5.1 Elements of Effective Security Governance
• 5.2 Elements of the Risk Management Process
• 5.3 Third Party Risk Assessment and Management
• 5.3.1 ACTIVITY - Analyzing the Solar Winds Supply Chain Failure
• 5.4 Effective Security Compliance
• 5.5 Audits and Assessments
• 5.5.1 ACTIVITY - Conducting OSINT
• 5.5.2 ACTIVITY - Performing Active Reconnaissance
• 5.6 Security Awareness Practices
• 5.7 Course Outro

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  We only uses the industry’s finest instructors to develop our courses. They have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

   
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  EXAM SIMULATORS

  To help you prepare for your exam, we provide a mock exam at the end of your course with over 100 multiple choice questions to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Our mock exams offer tailored practice that mirrors the format, difficulty, and content of your certification test. Practice makes perfect, and with our extensive question bank, you can hone your skills, improve time management, and boost your confidence.

   
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  VISUAL DEMONSTRATIONS & MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS

  Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Our Courseware always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

   
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  NAVIGATION & CONTROLS

  Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

   
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  SOCIAL LEARNING & NETWORKING

  We Have designed a world class Learning Management System (LMS). This system allows you to interact and collaborate with other students, form study groups, engage in discussions in our NOW@ Forums, rate and “like” different courses and stay up to date with all the latest industry knowledge through our forums, student contributions and announcement features. This LMS is unmatched in the industry and makes learning fun and enjoyable.

   
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  FLASH CARDS & EDUCATIONAL GAMES

  Our Courseware knows that education is not a one size fits all approach. Students learn in different ways through different tools. That is why we provide Flash Cards and Education Games throughout our courses. This will allow you to train in ways that keep you engaged and focused. Each course will have dozens of Flash Cards so you can sharpen your skill-sets throughout your training as well as educational games designed to make sure your retention level of the materials is extremely high.

   
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  Each student will have 12 months unlimited access to allow you to have access to the training anytime 24/7.

   

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