Security+
CompTIA Security+ Certification

Definition
& Purpose
The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security
knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job networking
experience, with emphasis on security. The exam covers industry-wide topics,
including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access
control, authentication, and operational security. CompTIA
Security+ is taught at colleges, universities and commercial training centers
around the globe. There are over 23,000 CompTIA
Security+ certified professionals worldwide. CompTIA
Security+ is an elective or prerequisite to advanced security certifications.
The objectives of CompTIA Security+ were derived
through input from industry, government and academia, a job task analysis, a
survey of more than 1,100 subject matter experts and a beta exam with responses
from subject matter experts around the world.
There is
compelling evidence that neither technologies nor policies alone offer
effective protection against security threats. Theft and destruction of
intellectual property takes place despite the presence of firewalls, encryption
and corporate edicts. The industry and governments around the world must have a
well-trained workforce to effectively combat hackers, attacks and security
threats. CompTIA Security+ is the standard validation
for that workforce.
Companies
such as Sun, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola, Olympus Security
Group and Veritas know the value of a CompTIA Security+ certification and recommend or require it
of their IT employees.
The demand
for skilled security professionals is growing significantly and the technology
community identifies CompTIA Security+ as the perfect
way to validate your knowledge of information security.
In order to
achieve CompTIA Security+ certification, the student
must pass the following exam:
- SY0-101 CompTIA
Security+
Course Outline
Hacking,
Cracking, and Attacks
- Why Security is Necessary
- Reconnaissance Techniques
- Access Techniques
- Denial of Service Attacks
Mitigation
Techniques
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Accounting
Hardening
- NOS\OS Hardening
- Filters/Firewalls
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Organization
- Forensics (Awareness, Conceptual Knowledge and
Understanding-Know what your role is)
Infrastructure
Access Points
- Layer 1 Access Points
- Layer 2 Access Points
- Layer 3 Access Points
- Layer 4 and Above
Infrastructure
Protocols
- Remote Access
- Internetwork Access
Infrastructure
Topologies
- Security Zones
- VLANs
- Network Address Translation
- Tunneling
- Key Management/Certification Lifecycle
Infrastructure
Management
- Privilege Management
- Risk Identification
- Education (Training of End Users, Executives,
and Human Resources)
- Documentation
Prerequisites
None
Hours:
40
Price:
$500.00
Books &Material: $65.00
Exam fee: $208.00