CompTIA Security+® (PLA)

During the comprehensive CompTIA Security+ course, you will gain an in-depth understanding of key IT security concepts and practices. Here's what you can expect to learn:

Security+ Syllabus

• Lesson 1: Summarise Fundamental Security Concepts
• Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
• Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
• Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
• Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
• Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
• Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
• Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
• Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
• Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
• Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
• Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
• Lesson 13: Analyse Indicators of Malicious Activity
• Lesson 14: Summarise Security Governance Concepts
• Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
• Lesson 16: Summarise Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

Online Practical Labs

• Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
• Assisted Lab: Perform System Configuration Gap Analysis
• Assisted Lab: Configuring Examples of Security Control Types
• Assisted Lab: Finding Open Service Ports
• Assisted Lab: Using SET to Perform Social Engineering
• Applied Lab: Using Storage Encryption
• Assisted Lab: Using Hashing and Salting
• Assisted Lab: Managing Password Security
• Assisted Lab: Managing Permissions
• Assisted Lab: Setting up Remote Access
• Assisted Lab: Using TLS Tunnelling
• Assisted Lab: Using Containers
• Assisted Lab: Using Virtualisation
• Assisted Lab: Implement Backups
• Assisted Lab: Performing Drive Sanitisation
• Assisted Lab: Exploiting and Detecting SQLi
• Assisted Lab: Working with Threat Feeds
• Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scans
• Assisted Lab: Understanding Security Baselines
• Applied Lab: Implementing a Firewall
• Assisted Lab: Using Group Policy
• Applied Lab: Hardening
• Assisted Lab: Performing DNS Filtering
• Assisted Lab: Configuring System Monitoring
• Applied Lab: Incident Response: Detection
• Applied Lab: Performing Digital Forensics
• Assisted Lab: Performing Root Cause Analysis
• Assisted Lab: Detecting and Responding to Malware
• Assisted Lab: Understanding On-Path Attacks
• Adaptive Lab: Using a Playbook
• Assisted Lab: Implementing Allow Lists and Deny Lists
• Assisted Lab: Performing Reconnaissance
• Assisted Lab: Performing Penetration Testing
• Assisted Lab: Training and Awareness through Simulation
• Capstone Lab: Discovering Anomalous Behaviour
• Assisted Lab: Use Cases of Automation and Scripting
• Applied Lab: Using Network Sniffers

Exam

The CompTIA Security SY0 701 exam is an integral part of the CompTIA Security+ certification process. Here are some key details about the exam:

• Exam Code: The official code for this certification exam is SY0-701.
• Exam Format: The exam is a mix of multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
• Number of Questions: The exam consists of a maximum of 90 questions.
• Exam Duration: Candidates are given 90 minutes to complete the test.
• Passing Score: The passing score for the SY0-601 exam is 750 (on a scale of 100-900).
• Exam Purpose: The SY0-701 CompTIA Security certification exam is a vendor neutral certification that validates the essential security skills and knowledge needed to perform core security functions.
• Recertification: For recertification, candidates must earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by participating in a variety of activities and training related to IT security.

Please note that CompTIA certification exams, policies and procedures are subject to change, so please check the official CompTIA website for the most current information before your exam.

CompTIA Network+ certification and/or two years of experience working in a security/systems administrator job role.

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