CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ Training Course for Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Yorkshire & London
Course Information
| Course Code | Security+ |
| Fee | £1395 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Duration | Five Days |
| Delivery Format | Instructor-led |
| Scheduled Dates: |
| Oct 09 | Nov 09 | Dec 09 | Jan 10 | Feb 10 | Mar 10 | Apr 10 | May 10 | Jun 10 |
| - | 2 | - | 4 | - | 8 | - | - | TBA |
Introduction
CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that is taught at colleges, universities and commercial training centers around the world. Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years on-the-job networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.
Audience
The audience for this course is typically an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as NetWare, Macintosh, UNIX/Linux, and OS/2. The learner will want to acquire a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.
Completion
- Implement and Monitor Security on Networks and Computer Systems
- Respond to Security Breaches
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have completed CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+ certifications or have equivalent knowledge and ideally possess 6 to 9 months experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP.
Examinations
The course will help prepare the learner for the CompTIA Security+ examination.
Materials
A comprehensive CompTIA authorised student manual and other learning materials are provided.
Course Outline
Identify Security Threats
- Identify Social Engineering Attacks
- Classify Network Attacks
- Classify Software Based Attacks
Harden Internal Systems and Services
- Harden Base Operating Systems and Directory Services
- DHCP Services
- DHCP Servers
- Network File
- Print Servers
Harden Internetwork Devices and Services
- Harden Internetwork Connection Devices
- DNS and BIND Servers
- Web Servers and FTP Servers
- Network News Transport Protocol (NNTP) Servers
- Email Servers
- Conferencing and Messaging Servers
Secure Network Communications
- Secure Network Traffic Using Ip Security (IPSec)
- Wireless Traffic
- Client Internet Access
- Remote Access Channel
Manage Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy
- Harden a Certificate Authority
- Back Up Certificate Authorities
- Restore a Certificate Authority
Manage Certificates
- Enrol Certificates For Entities
- Secure Network Traffic Using Certificates
- Renew and Revoke Certificates
- Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
Enforce Organisational Security Policy
- Enforce Corporate Security Policy Compliance
- Legal Compliance
- Physical Security Compliance
- Educate Users
Monitor The Security Infrastructure
- Scan For Vulnerabilities
- Monitor For Intruders
- Set Up a Honeypot
- Respond to Security Incidents