1264 - CompTIA Security + (SY0-601) (Kendall Campus)

Course Description

The CompTIA Security+ certification is the premier global credential that validates the essential knowledge and hands-on skills required for today’s core cybersecurity roles. Designed for IT professionals at the start or mid-level of their careers, Security+ prepares learners to secure networks, applications, and devices while ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) across enterprise systems.

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the Security+ exam objectives, focusing on practical, real-world applications to detect, prevent, and respond to evolving cyber threats. As one of the most widely recognized certifications in cybersecurity, Security+ serves as a trusted pathway to advancing in IT security roles such as security administrator, systems administrator, or SOC analyst, while also laying the foundation for advanced certifications like CySA+, CASP+, and CISSP.

Course Outline

• General Security Concepts. • Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations. • Security Architecture. • Security Operations. • Security Program Management and Oversight. Skills Learned: • Identify various types of threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities, including malware, social engineering, and application attacks. • Utilize security technologies and tools, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint security, to protect systems. • Design secure network architectures, implement secure systems, and apply secure protocols for architecture and design. • Manage identity and access concepts, including authentication, authorization, and accounting, to ensure secure access control. • Assess and manage risk through risk analysis, mitigation strategies, and business continuity planning. • Apply cryptography concepts, including encryption algorithms, public key infrastructure (PKI), and digital signatures, to secure data. • Implement compliance and operational security measures, including security policies, procedures, and best practices.