The exam covers industry-wide topics, including communication
security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control,
authentication, external attack and operational and organization
security. Security+ is taught at colleges, universities and
commercial training centers around the globe. Security+ is
an elective or prerequisite to advanced security certifications.
Many corporations recommend or require the Security+ certification
for their IT employees. Companies like Sun, IBM/Tivoli Software
Group, Symantec, Motorola and Olympus Security Group know
the value of a Security+ certification and recommend or require
it of their IT employees.
Prerequisites:
The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job networking experience, with emphasis on security.
Audience:
Anyone wishing to obtain a network security position in a corporate environment.
Deployment Options:
- Video Training
-CD-ROM
-E-learning
-ThinkTank Server Solution
Learning / Exam module:
CompTIA Security+ Exam
Course Duration: 40 hours
Certification: CompTIA Security+ Certification
About Our Experts:
Bill Ferguson, MCT, MCSE, MCP+I, CCSI, CCNA, A+, Network+, Server+ has been in the computer industry for over 15 years. Originally, in technical sales and sales management with Sprint, Bill made his transition to Certified Technical Trainer in 1997 with ExecuTrain. Bill now runs his own company as an independent contractor in Birmingham, Alabama, teaching classes for most of the national training companies and some regional training companies as well as many corporations. In addition, Bill writes and produces technical training material for several companies. Bill keeps his skills sharp by being a technical reviewer for books and sample tests.
Learning Segments:
Security+ Introduction
Domain Overviews
Domain 1 - General Security Concepts
Authentication
LAB - Authentication
Tokens
Multi-factor and Mutual Authentication
Services and Protocols
Types of Attacks
Auditing, Logging and System Scanning
Domain 2 - Communication Security
Remote Access Technologies
Email Security
Internet Security
Directory Security
Wireless Security
Domain 3 - Infrastructure Security
Routers and Switches
Wireless and Modems
Remote Access Server (RAS)
Telcom / PBX
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
IDS and Network Monitoring
Computer Devices
Mobile Devices
Security By Media
Removable Media
Security Zones
Intrusion Detection
Incident Response & Security Baselines
Application Hardening - Servers
Domain 4 - Basics of Cryptography
Security Concepts
Hashing Algorithms
Digital Signatures
Certificates
Cryptographic Standards and Protocols
Key Recovery
Domain 5 - Operational and Organizational Security
Physical Security
Social Engineering
Network Environment
Disaster Recovery
High Availability Fault Tolerance
Security Policies
Service Level Agreements
HR Policies
User / Group / Role Management
Forensics
Risk Identification
Security Relevance
Standards and Guidelines
Preparing for the Test
Related Products:
CISSP(Certified Information System Security Professional)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Security
Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network (MCP Exam # Exam 70-220)
