If you’re wondering where to start in cybersecurity to help fill this gap, start with Security+. The CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge and is used by organizations and security professionals around the globe. The CompTIA Security+ certification proves an IT security professional's competency in topics such as threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, system security, network infrastructure, access control, cryptography, risk management, and organizational security. This course covers those topics to prepare students for the CompTIA SY0-501 certification exam. The fundamentals taught in this class will prepare you for a career as a cybersecurity analyst.

Course content

Introduction

• Who Should Read This Book?
• CompTIA Security+ Exam Topics

Introduction to Security

• Security 101
• Think Like a Hacker
• Threat Actor Types and Attributes
• Review Key Topics

 Computer Systems Security Part I

• Malicious Software Types
• Delivery of Malware
• Preventing and Troubleshooting Malware
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Computer Systems Security Part II

• Implementing Security Applications
• Securing Computer Hardware and Peripherals
• Securing Mobile Devices
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

OS Hardening and Virtualization

• Hardening Operating Systems
• Virtualization Technology
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Application Security

• Securing the Browser
• Securing Other Applications
• Secure Programming
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Network Design Elements

• Network Design
• Cloud Security and Server Defense
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Networking Protocols and Threats

• Ports and Protocols
• Malicious Attacks
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Network Perimeter Security

• Firewalls and Network Security
• NIDS Versus NIPS
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Securing Network Media and Devices

• Securing Wired Networks and Devices
• Securing Wireless Networks
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Physical Security and Authentication Models

• Physical Security
• Authentication Models and Components
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Access Control Methods and Models

• Access Control Models Defined
• Rights, Permissions, and Policies
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment

• Conducting Risk Assessments
• Assessing Vulnerability with Security Tools
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Monitoring and Auditing

• Monitoring Methodologies
• Using Tools to Monitor Systems and Networks
• Conducting Audits
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Encryption and Hashing Concepts

• Cryptography Concepts
• Encryption Algorithms
• Hashing Basics
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

PKI and Encryption Protocols

• Public Key Infrastructure
• Security Protocols
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Redundancy and Disaster Recovery

• Redundancy Planning
• Disaster Recovery Planning and Procedures
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Social Engineering, User Education, and Facilities Security

• Social Engineering
• User Education
• Facilities Security
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

Policies and Procedures

• Legislative and Organizational Policies
• Incident Response Procedures
• IT Security Frameworks
• Lesson Summary
• Review Key Topics
• Complete the Real-World Scenarios

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