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Duration: 35 Hours

Awarded By : CompTIA

Access : 12 Months

Type : Online Course

Eligible to Apply : Yes

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Course Description

CompTIA Security+ is the certification globally trusted to validate foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management - making it an important stepping stone of an IT security career.

IT security is paramount to organisations as cloud computing and mobile devices have changed the way we do business. With the massive amounts of data transmitted and stored on networks throughout the world, it's essential to have effective security practices in place. That's where CompTIA Security+ comes in.

You will learn how to ensure a network is secure, how to detect and deal with security threats, identify vulnerabilities and cryptography (the writing and solving of codes). The acquisition of the Network+ certification will mean that you have a superior understanding of various security- and networking-related matters.

Get the Security+ certification to show that you have the skills to secure a network and deter hackers and you're ready for the job.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is intended for Network Administrators and other IT professionals looking to learn more about network security.

By choosing online learning instead of a classroom based course, it eliminates the need for time away from work, saving you valuable time and money. It is ideal for those with tight schedules as our online courses give you 12 months unlimited access to all the course materials, so you can study at a pace that suits you. Allowing you to easily resume your studies whenever you have the time. All you need is internet connection to study, so you can study from the comfort of your home or any environment that suits you.

Certification Details

In order to earn your certification, you’ll have to sit an exam after completing your course with us. To prepare you for your exam, we provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you’re fully prepared for the real thing. Once you’ve passed with at least 85%, you’ll be ready to book your exam as a private candidate.

Booking your exam is pretty simple, just purchase your exam voucher and schedule your exam. To make life easier, we can help you find an appropriate exam centre and give you all the information you need to secure your place.

Please note that the exam fees aren’t included in the course price.

Got a question about exams? Contact one of our course advisors. We’re happy to help!

Requirements

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

For the best viewing experience on our state-of-the-art eLearning platform we recommend an internet connection of 10Mbps or better. Please also use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox as your browser with Adobe Flash Player.

Course Outline

Unit 01
Topic A: System Maintenance

Causes of Compromised Security
Technology Weaknesses
Configuration Weaknesses
Policy Weaknesses
Human Error and Malice
Securing the Operating System
Microsoft Update
Windows Update Categories
Demo - A-2: Updating the Operating System
Patch Management
Demo - A-3: Managing Software Patches
Service Packs
Demo - A-4: Checking for and Installing Service Packs
BIOS Version
BIOS Update
Demo - A-5: Determining Whether you Need to Update your Computer's BIOS
Windows Firewall
User Account Control
Demo - A-6: Configuring Windows Firewall

Topic B: Application Security

Application Vulnerabilities
Countermeasures
Demo - B-1: Managing Application Security

Topic C: Physical Security

Topic D: Malware

Malware Varieties
Malware Effects Anti-malware
Antivirus Software
Anti-malware Products
Demo - D-2: Installing Antivirus Software
Windows Defender
Demo - D-3: Scanning your System for Spyware

Topic E: Social Engineering

Unit 01 Review
Unit 02 - Cryptography
Topic A: Symmetric Cryptography

ROT13 Cipher
Keys
Symmetric Encryption in Action
Common Symmetric Ciphers
Hashes
Uses for Hashes
MD5 Hash Algorithm
SHA
Hash Vulnerabilities
Demo - A-2: Calculating Hashes
Steganography
Demo - A-3: Sharing a Secret Message with Steganography

Topic B: Public Key Cryptography

Public Key Cryptography
Asymmetric Encryption in Action
Common Asymmetric Ciphers
Demo - B-1: Exploring Public Key Cryptography
Digital Signatures
Signature Process
Features of Signatures
Digital Certificates
Certificate Types
Demo - B-2: Examining Certificates
Public Key Infrastructure
Certificate Policy
Certificate Practice Statement
Trust Models
Single-authority Trust Model
Hierarchical Trust Model
Web of Trust Model
Demo - B-3: Examining Certificate Trusts Single- and Dual-key Certificates
Quantum Cryptography

Unit 02 Review
Unit 03 - Authentication
Topic A: Authentication Factors and Requirements

Topic B: Authentication Systems

Topic C: Authentication System Variables

Authentication Vulnerabilities
Secure Passwords
Password Realities
Least Privilege
Demo - C-1: Identifying Authentication Vulnerabilities
Wireshark
Demo - C-2: Capturing Passwords with a Protocol Analyzer
Password Cracking
Password Guessing
SAM and SYSTEM Files
Demo - C-3: Cracking Passwords

Unit 03 Review
Unit 04 - User - and Role-based Security
Topic A: Baseline Security Policies

Security Baselines
Demo - A-1: Using MBSA to Analyze Security
Group Policy Settings
Local GPO Types
GPO Editor
Local Computer GPO Nodes
Demo - A-2: Creating a Console to Manage Local Security Policies
Policy Properties Dialog Box
Container Types
Types of Domain GPOs
GPOs Applied in this Order
Demo - A-3: Using the GPMC

Topic B: Resource Access

Groups
Demo - B-1: Creating Users and Groups Based on Security Needs
Permissions
File System Security
Access Control Models
Demo - B-2: Securing File Resources

Unit 04 Review
Unit 05 - Peripheral Security
Topic A: File and Disk Encryption

File and Disk Encryption
File-level Encryption
Demo - A-1: Enabling File-based Encryption
Whole Disk Encryption
Windows BitLocker
BitLocker Life Cycle
Recovery
Other Disk Encryption Tools
Demo - A-2: Creating an Encrypted Volume
Demo - A-3: Mounting, Using, and Dismounting an Encrypted Volume

Topic B: Peripheral and Component Security

Peripherals and Components
USB Drives
Laptops
Shredding Standards
Demo - B-2: Using Windows Policies to Mitigate the Risks of Peripherals

Topic C: Mobile Device Security

Unit 05 Review
Unit 06 - Public Key Infrastructure
Topic A: Public Key Cryptography

Management
Setup and Initialization Phase
Administration Phase
Cancellation and Key History
Administrative Responsibilities

Topic B: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

Microsoft Certificate Services
AD Integration Options
Demo - B-1: Installing a stand-alone Root Certificate Authority
Demo - B-2: Installing an Enterprise Subordinate CA
Demo - B-3: Implementing a File-based Certificate Request
Demo - B-4: Managing your Certificate Server
User Certificates
Demo - B-5: Requesting a User Certificate
Certificate Revocation
Demo - B-6: Revoking a Certificate
Key Escrow and Recovery
Key Recovery Agent
Demo - B-7: Enabling the EFS Recovery Agent Template
Demo - B-8: Enrolling for a Recovery Agent Certificate
Demo - B-9: Enabling Key Archival
Demo - B-10: Re-enrolling All Certificates

Topic C: Web Server Security with PKI

Securing Web Servers
Commercial Certificate
Demo - C-1: Requesting and Installing a Web Server Certificate
Demo - C-2: Enabling SSL for the Certificate Server Website
HTTPS Connections
Demo - C-3: Making a Secure Connection
Demo - C-4: Requesting a Client Certificate via the Web

Unit 06 Review
Unit 07 - Application and Messaging Security
Topic A: Application Security

Application Security
Programmer's Perspective
Administrator's Perspective
User's Perspective
Application Attacks

Topic B: E-mail Security

E-mail Security
E-mail Application Security
Demo - B-2: Configuring an E-mail Client to Use Secure Authentication
Signed and Encrypted Mail
PGP
PGP Certificates
S/MIME
X.509 Certificates
PGP vs. S/MIME
Demo - B-3: Examining S/MIME Features
Using PGP
Demo - B-4: Installing Gnu Privacy Guard and Enigmail
Demo - B-5: Creating an OpenPGP Certificate and Key Pair
Signed Message
Demo - B-6: Sending a Signed Message

Topic C: Social Networking and Messaging

Social Networking
Instant Messaging
IM Ports

Unit 07 Review

Career Path

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):

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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Quizzes & Mock Exam

Interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you're fully prepared for your final certification exam.
Flash Cards & Educational Games

Allow you to train in ways that keep you engaged and focus.
Social Learning & Networking

Interact and collaborate with other students, form study groups, engage in discussions, rate different courses and stay up to date with all the latest industry knowledge.
Navigation & Controls

Allows you to study in bite-size chunks. You can pause, rewind or fast forward your tutorials, take study notes and more.

Need Practical Experience?

As a bolt-on option, we offer Practice Labs as it provides users with an online lab platform to develop their practical skills in IT technologies such as CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco and VMWare.

In addition to the hardware you require, you also gain access to high quality practical exercises covering exam topics to help you to maximize your study time and increase your results. Practice Labs are highly effective and offer a cheaper alternative to setting up your own test environment.

You will gain unlimited access to the Practice Labs for 12 months- helping you to consolidate your learning and prepare you for work.Learn More

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