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Security+ 5-Day Training Boot CampLearn how to manage and secure networks Suggested Course Track: GlobalNet Training's 5-Day Network+ and 5-day Security+ boot camps provides you with the basic hardware, software, networking and security skills necessary to function in a variety of information technology positions. The CompTIA Security+ certification is the premier vendor-neutral security certification and the worldwide standard of competency for foundation-level security practitioners. This training boot camp combines real world scenarios on real equipment with a focused lab section highlighting CompTIA's exam topics. GlobalNet Training's expert instructors will prepare students by completing the learning triangle and blending real world scenarios and hands-on labs with CompTIA's exam objectives.
Course Content The CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Certification is a vendor neutral credential. The Security+ exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge, and is used by organizations and security professionals around the globe. The skills and knowledge measured by this examination are derived from an industry-wide Job Task Exam CompTIA Security+ ExamThe CompTIA Security+ (2008 Edition) Certification is aimed at an IT security professional that has:
The table below lists the domain areas measured by this examination and the approximate extent to which they are represented in the examination:
In the Security+ section of this course students will continue to learn network traffic, but with a focus on securing communication and hardening the environment. Students will learn topics including communication, infrastructure, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attacks and operations/organization security. Exam Objectives 1.0 Systems Security
1.2 Explain the security risks pertaining to system hardware and peripherals.
1.3 Implement OS hardening practices and procedures to achieve workstation and
1.4 Carry out the appropriate procedures to establish application security.
1.5 Implement security applications.
1.6 Explain the purpose and application of virtualization technology.
2.2 Distinguish between network design elements and components.
2.3 Determine the appropriate use of network security tools to facilitate network
2.4 Apply the appropriate network tools to facilitate network security.
2.5 Explain the vulnerabilities and mitigations associated with network devices.
2.6 Explain the vulnerabilities and mitigations associated with various
3.0 Access Control
3.2 Explain common access control models and the differences between each.
3.3 Organize users and computers into appropriate security groups and roles
3.6 Summarize the various authentication models and identify the components of
3.7 Deploy various authentication models and identify the components of each.
3.8 Explain the difference between identification and authentication (identity
4.0 Assessments & Audits
4.3 Within the realm of vulnerability assessments, explain the proper use of
4.5 Compare and contrast various types of monitoring methodologies.
4.6 Execute proper logging procedures and evaluate the results.
4.7 Conduct periodic audits of system security settings.
5.0 Cryptography
5.2 Explain basic hashing concepts and map various algorithms to appropriate
5.3 Explain basic encryption concepts and map various algorithms to appropriate
5.4 Explain and implement protocols.
5.5 Explain core concepts of public key cryptography.
6.0 Organizational Security
6.2 Implement disaster recovery procedures.
6.3 Differentiate between and execute appropriate incident response procedures.
6.4 Identify and explain applicable legislation and organizational policies.
6.5 Explain the importance of environmental controls.
6.6 Explain the concept of and how to reduce the risks of social engineering.
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