CompTIA Security+
Overview
CompTIA Security+ is the leading entry-level cybersecurity certification trusted by employers
worldwide. It establishes core knowledge required for any cybersecurity role and is often the
first security certification a professional earns. Security+ validates baseline skills in risk
management, threat analysis, incident response, and security infrastructure.
Aligned to the latest exam version SY0-701, this course prepares learners to identify and address security risks, apply mitigation strategies, and ensure organizational resilience against cyber threats
Aligned to the latest exam version SY0-701, this course prepares learners to identify and address security risks, apply mitigation strategies, and ensure organizational resilience against cyber threats
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand key security concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA
triad) - Identify and mitigate threats, vulnerabilities, and attack types
- Secure networks, applications, and cloud environments
- Implement identity and access management (IAM) techniques
- Configure and manage security technologies such as firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and
endpoint tools - Apply risk management frameworks, policies, and compliance standards
- Perform basic forensics and respond to incidents
- Understand cryptography and public key infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking and operating systems
- CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent experience is recommended
- Suitable for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT support staff, or system/network
admins looking to upskill
Course Content Outline
1. General Security Concepts
- Security fundamentals and key principles
- Threat actors, vectors, and risk types
- Social engineering and phishing
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
- Malware, denial of service, and web-based attacks
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
- Patch management and remediation strategies
3. Security Architecture
- Secure network and infrastructure design
- Wireless and cloud security models
- Segmentation and zero-trust architecture
4. Security Operations
- Monitoring tools (SIEM, syslog, NetFlow)
- Incident response processes
- Digital forensics basics
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
5. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Authentication and authorization models
- Federation, SSO, and identity providers
- Role-based and least privilege access control
6. Cryptography and PKI
- Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption
- Hashing, digital signatures, certificates
- Key management and secure protocols