Course Overview

CompTIA Security+ emphasizes hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of issues. It is the first security certification IT professionals should earn and establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role to provide a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Cybersecurity professionals with CompTIA Security+ know how to address security incidents, not just identify them.

Course Outlines

The CompTIA Security+ exam covers the following domains and topics:

• - Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities: Analyze indicators of compromise and determine types of malware or compare and contrast types of attacks
• - Identity and Access Management: Implement identity and access management controls or differentiate common account management practices
• - Technologies and Tools: Troubleshoot common security issues or deploy mobile devices securely
• - Risk Management: Explain the importance of policies, plans and procedures related to organizational security
• - Architecture and design: Summarize secure application development, deployment, cloud and virtualization concepts
• - Cryptography and PKI: Compare and contrast basic concepts of cryptography or implement public key infrastructure

Course Objectives

The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify that the successful candidate has the below skills:

- Detect various types of compromise and understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts

- Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security

- Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design

- Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls

- Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact

- Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure

Course Prerequisites

1. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional who has: 
   - A minimum of 2 years experience in IT administration with a focus on security  
2. - Day to day technical information security experience   
3. - Broad knowledge of security concerns and implementation including the topics in the domain list below

Course Schedule

Course Delivery Format

1. In-Person Training:

Benefits:

Personal Interaction: Participants can interact with the instructor and fellow learners, fostering a sense of community.

Immediate Feedback: Instructors can provide real-time feedback, addressing questions and concerns on the spot.

Hands-on Activities: Practical exercises and group activities can be conducted more effectively in person.

1. Online Training:

Benefits:

Flexibility: Learners can access the course content at their own pace and time, accommodating diverse schedules.

Cost-Effective: Eliminates the need for travel and accommodation expenses, making it more economical.

Scalability: Can accommodate a large number of participants simultaneously, making it suitable for widespread audiences.

1. Blended Learning (Combination of In-Person and Online):

Benefits:

Flexibility: Combines the advantages of both in-person and online formats, offering a balance between structure and autonomy.

Cost-Efficiency: Reduces the need for extensive in-person sessions, saving on travel and venue costs.

Adaptability: Can cater to diverse learning styles by incorporating various modes of instruction.

1. Virtual Classrooms:

Benefits:

Real-Time Interaction: Allows for live Q&A sessions, discussions, and engagement with participants.

Accessibility: Participants from different locations can join without the need for physical presence.

Recording Options: Recordings can be made available for participants who may have missed the live session.

1. Self-Paced Learning (eLearning Modules, Videos):

Benefits:

Individualized Learning: Participants can progress at their speed, revisiting content as needed.

Consistency: Ensures uniform delivery of content to all participants.

24/7 Accessibility: Learners can access materials whenever and wherever is convenient for them.

1. Customized Courses:

Relevant Content: Tailored to specific organizational goals.

Industry Focus: Incorporates real industry challenges.

Adapted Learning: Matches varied skill levels of participants.

Focused Skills: Targets key competencies for job success.

Cultural Sensitivity: Respects diverse backgrounds within the organization.

Engaging Content: Uses relatable examples and scenarios.

Flexible Delivery: Adaptable to different learning formats.

Measurable Success: Sets clear objectives for easy evaluation.

Continuous Improvement: Uses feedback for ongoing enhancements.

Cost-Effective: Efficiently directs resources for maximum impact.