- Ways to Train:
- Live Classroom Class is delivered at a Centriq location with a live instructor actually in the classroom.
- Live Virtual Class Class is delivered live online via Centriq's Virtual Remote technology. Student may attend class from home or office or other location with internet access.
- HD Class Class is delivered via award winning HD-ILT at Centriq's facility. Students view the live instructor utilizing a 60'' HD monitor.
- Ways to Buy:
- Retail Class can be purchased directly via check, credit card, or PO.
- CV Centriq Vouchers Class is available for students using Centriq Vouchers.
- CP Centriq Choice Pass Eligible Class is available to students utilizing Centriq Choice Pass program.
Start Date | End Date | Duration | Days | Start Time | End Time | Time Zone | Location | Ways to Train | Ways to Buy | Price | |
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07.11.22 | 07.15.22 | 5 Days | M-F | 8:30AM | 4:00PM | Central | Kansas City | Live Classroom Live Virtual Classroom | Cash CV Centriq Vouchers CP Centriq Choice Pass Eligible |
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08.29.22 | 09.02.22 | 5 Days | M-F | 8:30AM | 4:00PM | Central | Virtual Only | Live Virtual Classroom | Cash CV Centriq Vouchers CP Centriq Choice Pass Eligible |
$2775.00 6.0 CV
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09.19.22 | 09.23.22 | 5 Days | M-F | 8:30AM | 4:00PM | Central | Virtual Only | Live Virtual Classroom | Cash CV Centriq Vouchers CP Centriq Choice Pass Eligible |
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*Please note the following:
- It is strongly suggested that all students have access to a Windows PC before/after classroom hours for additional study.
- If attending this class as virtual/remote, it is strongly suggested to use a Windows PC.
- If using a Mac, you will need to use Parallel Desktop, or VirtualBox with Windows VM to install VisualCert Exam on the Mac.
- It is recommended that government, banking, or federal employees provide a personal email address at the time of registration, as work email addresses have blocked curriculum and testing information.
Audience
Students interested in passing the Security + Test, SY0-601; students who are mandated to pass Security + Exam SY0-601 under FISMA Directive 8570.
Prerequisites
Basic Windows skills and fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts are required.
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP, are strongly recommended. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking any of the following courses: CompTIA A+ Certification: 220-1001 and 220-1002 Exam Objectives Network+ Certification: (N10-006 or N10-007 Objectives).
Additional introductory courses or work experience in application development and programming, or in network and operating system administration for any software platform or system are helpful but not required.
View the CompTIA Security+ Cert Bootcamp (Exam Included) Training Course Outline
Introduction
- The CompTIA Certification Program
- Taking a Certification Exam
- Tracking Certification Status
- About This Book
- Self-Assessment
- CompTIA Certification in the Real World
- How to Prepare for an Exam
- Dealing with Test Anxiety
- Day of the Exam
Part I: System Security
Chapter 1. Managing Risk
- Risk Terminology
- Threat Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
- Summary
Chapter 2. Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks
- Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks Terminology
- Frameworks, Best Practices, and Configuration Guides
- Secure Network Architecture Concepts
- Secure Systems Design
- Summary
Part II: Infrastructure Security
Chapter 3. Understanding Devices and Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Terminology
- Designing with Security in Mind
Chapter 4. Identity and
Access Management
- Using Tools to Assess your Network
- Troubleshooting Common Security Issues
- Security Technologies
- Identity and Access Management Concepts
- Install and Configure Identity and Access Services
- File and Database Security
Part III: Access Control
Chapter 5. Wireless Network Threats
- Wireless Threat Terminology
- Wireless Vulnerabilities to Know
- Wireless Commonsense
- Wireless Attach Analogy
Chapter 6. Securing the Cloud
- Cloud-related terminology
- Working with cloud computing
- Working with Virtualization
- Security and the cloud
Part IV: Assessments and Audits
Chapter 7. Host, Data and Application Security
- Threat Actors and Attributes
- Use of Open Source Intelligence
- Types of Vulnerabilities
- Embedded Systems Security
- Application Vulnerabilities
- Secure Programming
- Other Application Security Issues
- Code Issues
Part V: Cryptography
Chapter 8. Cryptography
- An Overview of Cryptography
- Modern Cryptography
- Using Cryptographic Systems
- Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Using Public Key Infrastructure
- Authentication
Chapter 9. Threats, Attacks and
Vulnerabilities
- Threat and Attack Terminology
- Living in a world of viruses
- Malware and Crypto-Malware
- Understanding Various Types of Application/Service Attacks
Chapter 10. Social
Engineering and other Foes
- Social Engineering and Physical Security Terminology
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Understanding Physical Security
- Various Control Types
- Data Security and Privacy Practices
Part VI: Security Administration
Chapter 11. Security Administration
- Connection Types
- Mobile Devices
- Account Management Concepts
Chapter 12. Disaster Recovery and Incident Response
- Disaster Incident and Related Terminology
- Penetration Testing
- Issues Associated with Business Continuity
Day Three & Day Four:
- Combination of Group Questions & Discussion, Practice Individual Questions, Individual Practice Exams, Material Review
- Additional Review
- Final Practice Test for those interested
- Testing on the last day is strongly encouraged; virtual students will have the opportunity to schedule their exam at their local Pearson VUE testing center or via online proctoring with Pearson VUE/CompTIA. In-person students are welcome to coordinate testing with our onsite proctors.