CompTIA Security+ [801]

The CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level, vendor-neutral cybersecurity certification that validates foundational skills in identifying threats, securing systems, managing risks, and ensuring compliance across IT environments. SY0-801 latest version.
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Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate

Hours to complete

58

Projects

6

Prerequisites

None

Your Guided Learning Pathway

In this 26 hour course your instructor will take you from beginner to intermediate level practitioner.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3

Advanced Security Principles

Learn all the concepts and principles you must understand as a cybersecurity engineer, network security consultant, or security helpdesk support engineer.

See real-world examples of how to apply the concepts and where they should be applied.

Learn how to design, manage, and troubleshoot security devices, policies, and configurations for companies.

Manage Network Security

Learn the tools and strategies required to design and manage security policies and devices for a small to medium-sized company.

Understand network attack types, incident response, and user training. Comply with government regulations and produce reports for company managers.

Work on DoD contracts that require CompTIA certifications.

Get Exam Ready

This course not only prepares you to become a cybersecurity engineer but also prepares you for the exam.

Read real-world case studies about cybersecurity attacks and responses, and learn how to apply them to your cybersecurity policy at work.

Take follow-along hands-on labs and then take over 550 exam-style questions to prepare you for the Security+ exam.

What it Covers

This course prepares you for a junior or intermediate level security role in any organization.
  • Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance
  • Cryptography and PKI

Benefits of the certification

Getting certified in your chosen career path is essential, but passing the Security+ exam gets you:
  • Industry-Recognized Credential
  • Career Entry and Advancement
  • Foundational Cybersecurity Knowledge
  • Increased Employability
  • Vendor-Neutral Skills
  • Compliance and Standards Familiarity
  • Preparation for Advanced Certifications
  • Professional Credibility

Target audience

This certification is ideal for:
  • Entry-Level IT Professionals
  • Aspiring Cybersecurity Practitioners
  • Network and System Administrators
  • IT Support Specialists
  • Professionals Seeking Certification Baseline
  • Government and Military Personnel
  • Career Changers to Cybersecurity

Prerequisites

While there are no mandatory prerequisites, CompTIA recommends having:
  • 18 months practical experience
  • CompTIA Network+

Security+ Exam Pass

Nick Proper

Nick is just one of many hundreds of students who have passed their CompTIA Security+ exam using our online course.The CompTIA Security+ is the perfect certification for people looking to enjoy a career in cybersecurity. It opens the door to so many career paths and also allows you to work on Department of Defense jobs and contracts, for which a CompTIA certification is a requirement before acceptance.

Use our training videos, case studies, follow-along labs, and practice exams to pass your exam. Included in your course are:

  • Full theory explanations
  • Hands-on labs using free software
  • Over 350 exam questions
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Your Instructor

Jay Ocampo CCIE

Jay is CCIE 59340 and is a seasoned Solution Network Architect/Engineer with 15 years of total experience in IT service management, operations, system integration, network engineering, and enterprise architecture.

He obtained a Cisco CCIE Data Center certification and holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering. He currently lives in the Philippines.

Curriculum

Module 1 General Security Concepts
Unit 1 Control Categories and Types
Unit 2 Zero Trust
Unit 3 Physical Security
Unit 4 Deception and Disruption
Unit 5 Business Processes on Security Operation
Unit 6 Cryptography
Unit 7 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Unit 8 Change Management Processes on Security [NEW]
Unit 9 Exam
Unit 10 Welcome
Module 2 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
Unit 1 Threat Actors, Vectors and Intelligent Sources
Unit 2 Social Engineering
Unit 3 Vulnerabilities
Unit 4 Types of Attacks
Unit 5 Application Attacks
Unit 6 Network Attacks
Unit 7 Indicators of Compromise
Unit 8 Security Concepts in Enterprise Environments
Unit 9 Characteristics of Threats and Vulnerabilities [NEW]
Unit 10 Threats and Vulnerabilities Associated with AI [NEW]
Unit 11 Exam
Module 3 Security Architecture
Unit 1 Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Unit 2 Cybersecurity Resilience
Unit 3 Securing Enterprise Infrastructure
Unit 4 Strategies to Protect Data
Unit 5 Resiliency and Recovery in Security Architecture
Unit 6 Manage Security Architecture to Best Protect the Infrastructure [UPDATED]
Unit 7 Exam
Module 4 Security Operations
Unit 1 Apply Mitigating Controls, Techniques, and Solutions to Secure the Environment [UPDATED]
Unit 2 Security Implications of Embedded and Specialized Systems
Unit 3 Host and Application Security Solutions
Unit 4 Wireless Security Settings
Unit 5 Secure Mobile Solutions
Unit 6 Hardware, Software and Data Asset Management
Unit 7 Vulnerability Management Activities
Unit 8 Security Alerting and Monitoring [EXPANDED]
Unit 9 Enterprise Capabilities for Security Enhancement
Unit 10 Authentication and Authorization Design
Unit 11 Identity and Access Management [EXPANDED]
Unit 12 Automation and Orchestration in Security Operations [EXPANDED]
Unit 13 Incident Response Activities [EXPANDED]
Unit 14 Security Incident Investigation [EXPANDED]
Unit 15 Exam
Module 5 Security Program Management and Oversight
Unit 1 Authentication
Unit 2 Attack Frameworks
Unit 3 Vendor Management
Unit 4 Compliance Management [EXPANDED]
Unit 5 Audits and Assessment
Unit 6 Incident Mitigation
Unit 7 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Artifacts [NEW]
Unit 8 Management Processes Associated with Third-Party Risk [NEW]
Unit 9 Security Awareness Concepts to Improve Organizational Security [NEW]
Unit 10 Exam
Module 6 Labs
Unit 1 Cisco Packet Tracer Tour
Unit 2 Implementing Common Network Services
Unit 3 Enable Local and Server Based AAA Authentication
Unit 4 Implement IPSEC Site-to-Site VPN
Unit 5 Configure Firewall Settings
Unit 6 Lab Preparation (Vmware Workstation, Windows and Kali Linux VM installation)
Unit 7 Cyber Attack Lab - Force High CPU and Memory on a Windows Machine
Unit 8 Cyber Attack Lab - Creating Standalone Payloads in Kali Linux
Unit 9 Social Engineering - Performing Reconnaissance
Unit 10 Prompt Injection Against a Chatbot
Module 7 Final Exams
Unit 1 Exam 1
Unit 2 Exam 2
Module 8 PBQs
Unit 1 PBQ 1
Unit 2 PBQ 2

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