Course description
CompTIA Security+ - eLearning (Exam included)
CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that verifies basic vendor-neutral knowledge and skills in IT security, making it an important stepping stone for starting and developing a successful career in the IT and cybersecurity field. This trusted credential not only validates your fundamental understanding of information security, but also demonstrates your competence in addressing various security challenges and implementing effective security measures.
With the CompTIA Security+ certificate in your arsenal, you gain a competitive advantage in the job market, as employers recognize and value the expertise and versatility this certification brings to their organizations. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to improve your skills or an ambitious newcomer seeking a rewarding career in IT, CompTIA Security+ serves as a crucial validation of your abilities and commitment to information security.
Why CompTIA Security+?
There are several reasons to choose CompTIA Security+ certification:
- CompTIA Security+ is the certification that business and defense choose above all others to validate essential security knowledge and meet DoD 8570.
- CompTIA Security+ is the only foundational cybersecurity certification that emphasizes hands-on skills and ensures that security professionals are better prepared to address today's broader and more complex problems.
- More professional roles are using CompTIA Security+ to supplement basic cybersecurity skills to protect systems, software and hardware
- CompTIA Security+ is aligned with the latest trends and technologies and covers essential technical skills in risk assessment and management, incident response, forensics, enterprise networking, hybrid/cloud computing, and security controls to ensure high performance on the job.
What is CompTIA Security+ useful for?
CompTIA Security+ is recommended as the first security certification. It covers the basic skills required for all cybersecurity roles and is a stepping stone to mid-level cybersecurity jobs. CompTIA Security+ incorporates best practices for hands-on troubleshooting and ensures that candidates gain problem-solving skills to:
- Assess the security posture of the organization's environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile and IoT
- Understand applicable laws and regulations, including governance, risk and compliance principles
- Identify, analyze and respond to security events and incidents.
CompTIA Security+ 1 year with exam
CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that verifies basic vendor-neutral knowledge and skills in IT security. It is a trusted credential for starting and advancing a career in IT and cybersecurity.
The version of this certification is CompTIA Security+ SY0-701. (*We will always make sure you get the latest version)
Course details for CompTIA Security+ SY0-701:
- 12 months access to the platform
- CompTIA CertMaster Learn (self-paced online course in English)
- 40 hours of content
- 16 video lessons with performance-based questions
- 160 practice questions
- CompTIA Security+ Virtual Labs included
- Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
- Final assessment with 90 questions simulating the exam experience
Details about the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam
- Multiple choice and performance-based questions (PBQ: Performance-based questions are exam questions designed to test a candidate's ability to solve problems in real-world environments and are delivered either as simulations or in virtual environments)
- Maximum of 90 questions
- Passing score 750 (on a scale from 100-900)
- Test provider: Person Vue (test center or online testing).
Objective
The CompTIA Security+ training aims to prove that a candidate has the knowledge and skills required to:
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile and IoT
- Work with awareness of applicable laws and policies, including governance, risk and compliance principles
- Identify, analyze and respond to security events and incidents
Who it is for:
- Security administrator
- System Administrator
- Helpdesk manager/analyst
- Network/cloud technician
- Security engineer/analyst
- DevOps / Software developer
- IT auditors
- IT project manager
Content
- Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities - Threats, attacks and vulnerabilities on the Internet from newer customized devices that require mitigation, e.g.: B. IoT and embedded devices, new DDoS attacks and current event-based social engineering attacks.
- Architecture and Design - The scope of the enterprise environment and its reliance on the cloud, which is rapidly increasing as the enterprise moves to a hybrid network.
- Implementation - Focus on identity management, access management, PKI, basic cryptography, wireless security and end-to-end security.
- Operations and Incident Management - Includes organizational security assessments and incident response procedures such as: B. Basic threat detection, risk mitigation techniques, security controls and basic digital forensics.
- Governance, Risk and Compliance - Enhancements to support organizational risk management and compliance with regulations such as PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST and CCPA.
Prerequisites
To access the CompTIA Security+ course and exam, candidates are recommended to have:
- CompTIA Network+ certificate
- At least two years of experience in security-focused IT administration
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