CompTIA Security+

Course Description:

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. Security+ is the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification on the market with hands-on, performance-based questions on the certification exam. These practical questions assess your ability to effectively problem solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately. Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT, you will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

What Skills Will You Learn?

The Security+ exam verifies you have the knowledge and skills required to:

• General Security Concepts –Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.

• Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations – Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.

• Security Architecture – Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.

• Security Operations – Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.

• Security Program Management & Oversight – Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.