CompTIA Security Plus Study Guide

CompTIA Security+ Study Guide Certification is the industry standard for computer support technicians. It shows competency as an IT professional. The certification, which is international and vendor-neutral, proves competency in installation, preventative maintenance, networking, security and troubleshooting and other areas in numerous technologies and operating systems from such vendors as Microsoft, Apple, Novell, EC-Council, Oracle, and some of the Linux variations.

SCHEDULE DATES - 35 Hour Program

CompTIA Security+ 9AM-2PM (Wed-Thurs) Start Date & Graduation Date 01/05/2022 to 01/26/2022 2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks

CompTIA Security+ 9AM-2PM (Mon-Tue) Start Date & Graduation Date 03/07/2022 to 03/28/2022 2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks

CompTIA Security+ 10AM-3PM (Weekends) Start Date & Graduation Date 02/05/2022 to 02/27/2022 2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks

CompTIA Security+ 10AM-3PM (Weekends) Start Date & Graduation Date 03/26/2022 to 04/17/2022 2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks

CompTIA Security+ 9AM-5PM (M-F) Start Date & Graduation Date 03/21/2022 to 03/25/2022 5 Days (35 Hours) a Week for 1 Week

CompTIA Security+ 9AM-2PM (Wed-Thurs)	Start Date Graduation Date	01/05/2022 01/26/2022	2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks
CompTIA Security+ 9AM-2PM (Mon-Tue)	Start Date Graduation Date	03/07/2022 03/28/2022	2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks
CompTIA Security+ 10AM-3PM (Weekends)	Start Date Graduation Date	02/05/2022 02/27/2022	2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks
CompTIA Security+ 10AM-3PM (Weekends)	Start Date Graduation Date	03/26/2022 04/17/2022	2 Days (10 Hours) a Week for 4 Weeks
CompTIA Security+ 9AM-5PM (M-F)	Start Date Graduation Date	03/21/2022 03/25/2022	5 Days (35 Hours) a Week for 2 Weeks

CompTIA Security Plus Study Guide Objectives

• Identify the fundamental components of information security
• Analyze risk
• Identify various threats to information security
• Conduct security assessments to detect vulnerabilities
• Implement security for hosts and software
• Implement security for networks
• Manage identity and access
• Implement cryptographic solutions in the organization
• Implement security at the operational level
• Address security incidents
• Ensure the continuity of business operations in the event of an incident

CompTIA Security Plus Study Guide Outline

Identifying Security Fundamentals

• Identify Information Security Concepts
• Identify Basic Security Controls
• Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization Concepts
• Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts
• Analyzing Risk
• Analyze Organizational Risk
• Analyze the Business Impact of Risk

Identifying Security Threats

• Identify Types of Attackers
• Identify Social Engineering Attacks
• Identify Malware
• Identify Software-Based Threats
• Identify Network-Based Threats
• Identify Wireless Threats
• Identify Physical Threats

Conducting Security Assessments

• Identify Vulnerabilities
• Assess Vulnerabilities
• Implement Penetration Testing

Implementing Host and Software Security

• Implement Host Security
• Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
• Implement Mobile Device Security
• Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

Implementing Network Security

• Configure Network Security Technologies
• Secure Network Design Elements
• Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
• Secure Wireless Traffic

Managing Identity and Access

• Implement Identity and Access Management
• Configure Directory Services
• Configure Access Services
• Manage Accounts

Implementing Cryptography

• Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
• Select Cryptographic Algorithms
• Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
• Enroll Certificates
• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Revoke Certificates

Implementing Operational Security

• Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
• Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
• Implement Security Strategies
• Manage Data Security Processes
• Implement Physical Controls

Addressing Security Incidents

• Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
• Respond to Security Incidents
• Investigate Security Incidents

Ensuring Business Continuity

• Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Processes
• Develop a Business Continuity Plan

CompTIA Security+ Plus Prep Program Prerequisites

• This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician.
• HS Diploma/GED

Income Expectation

$92,600/yr

The average salary for a CompTIA Security+ Certified Employee is $92,600 in New York City. Salary estimates are provided by CompTIA.

CompTIA Security+ Study Guide Employment Objective

Upon completion of this course, and the certifying exam(s), the student will be qualified to take a job as a

Security Specialist/Administrator
Security Consultant
Security or Systems Administrator
or Network Administrator

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