CompTIA Security+
CompTIA certifications were developed to offer IT professionals a vendor-neutral credential that validates the technical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an IT career.
These security skills are required by most companies, recognized by U.S. Dept. of Defense, and held by 900,000 IT professionals.
Prerequisites: Working knowledge of computer hardware and software, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+
Duration: 6 - 8 Weeks
Description
With the Security+ Certification, you will be qualified for specialized jobs including security architect, security engineer, security consultant/specialist, information assurance technician, security administrator, systems administrator, or network administrator l
Course Outline:
Network Security
- Implement security configuration parameters on network devices and other technologies.
- Given a scenario, use secure network administration principles.
- Explain network design elements and components.
- Given a scenario, implement common protocols and services.
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues related to wireless networking.
Compliance and Operational Security
- Explain the importance of risk related concepts.
- Summarize the security implications of integrating systems and data with third parties.
- Given a scenario, implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
- Given a scenario, implement basic forensic procedures.
- Summarize common incident response procedures.
- Explain the importance of security related awareness and training.
- Compare and contrast physical security and environmental controls.
- Summarize risk management best practices.
- Given a scenario, select the appropriate control to meet the goals of security.
Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Explain types of malware.
- Summarize various types of attacks.
- Summarize social engineering attacks and the associated effectiveness with each attack.
- Explain types of wireless attacks.
- Explain types of application attacks.
- Analyze a scenario and select the appropriate type of mitigation and deterrent techniques.
- Given a scenario, use appropriate tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning.
Application, Data and Host Security
- Explain the importance of application security controls and techniques.
- Summarize mobile security concepts and technologies.
- Given a scenario, select the appropriate solution to establish host security.
- Implement the appropriate controls to ensure data security.
- Compare and contrast alternative methods to mitigate security risks in static environments.
Access Control and Identity Management
- Compare and contrast the function and purpose of authentication services.
- Given a scenario, select the appropriate authentication, authorization or access control.
- Install and configure security controls when performing account management, based on best practices.
Cryptography
- Given a scenario, utilize general cryptography concepts.
- Given a scenario, use appropriate cryptographic methods.
- Given a scenario, use appropriate PKI, certificate management and associated components.
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Functional Area
Computer Networks and Cybersecurity - Program Type: In-Person
Company Profile
IT Busters
- Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, IT-Busters (IT-BUSTERS) was established to help students get career-ready to enter into the ever changing Information Technology arena. Training is provided in the following areas: Comptia A+ Plus, Comptia Network +, Cyber Security, Oracle DB, Cisco Training, Linux Administration and Web Development. Each training will consist of 12 students per class, 4 hours per week day and 8 hours on weekends (Saturdays). Upon completion of the program the students will received a certificate of course completion. IT-Busters will help students in the search of employment by helping in resume setup, interview preparation, and internship placement. IT-Busters (IT-BUSTERS) knows firsthand that computer training has to meet all of its customers’ needs in order to have a tangible lasting impact. When you measure across multiple customer segments—each of which has its own priorities—you see how much more training must do to consistently and simultaneously satisfy participants, managers, and executives. Training then can move to close those gaps and deliver more real value. Closing those gaps between employer skill needs and employee skills development is the main objective of IT-BUSTERS.
