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Updated 1 March, 2013

 

CompTIA IT Security+ Security+ Certification


Course Details

Securing data secure is vital for every organization. This certification validates the information security knowledge and skills of any IT professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. This series will prepare you to assess the security of your network and respond to security weaknesses and breaches. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you need to master. This course covers the latest syllabus.

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This comprehensive elearning course prepares students for the Security+ Certification from CompTIA. The course is completed online, at your own time, at a location that suits you. You progress through the course materials and complete the online lessons and tests.

Students are provided with Flash-based instructional demonstrations, Instructional audio with graphics highlighting key points. Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises. Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment. Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied. The course challenges the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank, and a skill assessment generates a customised learning path based on the results of a pre-test. Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.




Topics Covered in this Course


Measuring and Weighing Risk
  • Distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds
  • Explain risk related concepts
  • Carry out appropriate risk mitigation strategies
  • Implement assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Explain the importance of data security

Infrastructure and Connectivity
  • Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies
  • Distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds
  • Implement and use common protocols
  • Identify commonly used default network ports

Protecting Networks
  • Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques
  • Explain the importance of application security

Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of malware
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of attacks
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of social engineering attacks

Access Control and Identity Management
  • Apply and implement secure network administration principles
  • Distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of attacks
  • Explain the function and purpose of authentication services
  • Explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization, and access control

Educating and Protecting the User
  • Explain the importance of security related awareness and training
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of attacks
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of social engineering attacks
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks

Operating Systems and Applications
  • Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques
  • Explain the importance of application security and data security

Cryptography Basics
  • Apply appropriate cryptographic tools and products
  • Explain the core concepts of public key infrastructure
  • Explain the concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability
  • Summarize general cryptography concepts

Cryptography Implementation
  • The major components of a PKI system and how to prepare for cryptographic attacks.

Physical and Hardware-Based Security
  • Explain the impact and proper use of environmental controls
  • Analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques
  • Carry out appropriate procedures to establish host security
  • Explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization, and access control



Who should complete this course?

  • IT Managers, IT Security personnel, Programmers and Developers, IT Security Managers.
  • People considering a career in IT Security Management.
  • CompTIA Security+ validates your commitment to security. A CompTIA Security+ credential on your CV proves to employers your ability to keep their information safe from network security breaches.


Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of on-the-job technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.
  • A good knowledge of Microsoft Windows.


Assessment

  • Once you successfully pass the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Advanced IT Security from CMIT.
  • You may optionally take an exam to receive CompTIA certification. This is assessed through a computer-based multiple choice exam (SYO-301). Exam fees are not included in the course price.


Technical Requirements

  • The following technical requirements apply: 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.


Accreditation

  • Once you successfully pass the programme, you will receive a Diploma in Advanced IT Security from CMIT.
  • Following successful completion of the exams, you will receive CompTIA certification.



   Please include your CMIT Student Number

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