Security+:(Exam SY0-301)

Security Fundamentals
The Information Security Cycle
Information Security Controls
Authentication Methods
Cryptography Fundamentals
Security Policy Fundamentals

Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
Social Engineering
Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities
Network-Based Threats
Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities
Software-Based Threats

Network Security
Network Devices and Technologies
Network Design Elements and Components
Implement Networking Protocols
Apply Network Security Administration Principles
Secure Wireless Traffic

Managing Application, Data, and Host Security
Establish Device/Host Security
Application Security
Data Security
Mobile Security

Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management
Access Control and Authentication Services
Implement Account Management Security Controls

Managing Certificates
Install a CA Hierarchy
Enroll Certificates
Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
Renew Certificates
Revoke Certificates
Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys

Compliance and Operational Security
Physical Security
Legal Compliance
Security Awareness and Training

Risk Management
Risk Analysis
Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques
Scan for Vulnerabilities
Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques

Managing Security Incidents
Respond to Security Incidents
Recover from a Security Incident

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Business Continuity
Plan for Disaster Recovery
Execute DRPs and Procedures

Appendices
Mapping Course Content to the CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-301) Objectives

After completing this course, students will know how to:

Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security.
Identify security threats and vulnerabilities.
Examine network security.
Manage application, data, and host security.
Identify access control and account management security measures.
Manage certificates.
Identify compliance and operational security measures.
Manage risk.
Manage security incidents.
Develop a BCP and DRP.

Prerequisites