CompTIA Security+ 2011 (SY0-301) - Online Course

Securing data secure is vital for every organization. This certification validates the information security knowledge and skills of any IT professional. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification recognized by major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers. This series will prepare you to assess the security of your network and respond to security weaknesses and breaches. Practice exams are also included, which will allow you to answer questions in the same format that the test will use on exam day, and will provide in-depth instructional feedback on each question to thoroughly cover every subject you'll need to master.

This series is for anyone who is preparing for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 exam. This online course contains 14 lessons and 3 practice exams and should take approximately 25 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Measuring and Weighing Risk (1.0) hour

Measuring and Weighing Risk teaches you how to distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds, explain risk related concepts, carry out appropriate risk mitigation strategies, implement assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities, and explain the importance of data security. This course explains how to evaluate and catalog the threats, vulnerabilities, and weaknesses that exist in the systems being used. This course also explains the key aspects of well-crafted policies. Topics include Measuring and Weighing Risk.

Lesson 2: Infrastructure and Connectivity (2.0) hours

Infrastructure and Connectivity teaches you how to explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies, distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds, implement and use common protocols, and identify commonly used default network ports. This course explains the various devices and technologies used in a network. This course also explains the design, implementation, and configuration of networks. Topics include Infrastructure and Connectivity.

Lesson 3: Protecting Networks (2.0) hours

Protecting Networks teaches you how to explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies, analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks, analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques, and explain the importance of application security. This course explains how to provide network security using a variety of tools and methods, including sniffers, IDSs, active responses, and passive responses. This course also addresses the technologies used by TCP/IP and the Internet. Topics include Protecting Networks.

Lesson 4: Threats and Vulnerabilities (2.0) hours

Threats and Vulnerabilities teaches you how to analyze and differentiate among types of malware, analyze and differentiate among types of attacks, and analyze and differentiate among types of social engineering attacks. This course explains how to recognize and prevent various security threats and vulnerabilities you'll encounter. Topics include Threats and Vulnerabilities.

Lesson 5: Access Control and Identity Management (1.0) hour

Access Control and Identity Management teaches you how to apply and implement secure network administration principles, distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds, analyze and differentiate among types of attacks, explain the function and purpose of authentication services, and explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization, and access control. This course explains how the implementation of access control and identity management affects the security of your system. This course also explains the difference between identification and authentication, the various types of authentication services in use today, and the advantages and disadvantages of each of these services. Topics include Access Control and Identity Management.

Lesson 6: Educating and Protecting the User (2.0) hours

Educating and Protecting the User teaches you how to explain the importance of security related awareness and training, analyze and differentiate among types of attacks, analyze and differentiate among types of social engineering attacks, and analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks. This course explains the complexities of managing security and the issues involved with users and their need for training and education. It also looks at some of the legal regulations governing data, as well as the growing issue of social engineering. Topics include Educating and Protecting the User.

Lesson 7: Operating Systems and Applications (2.0) hours

Operating Systems and Applications teaches you how to explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies, analyze and differentiate among types of application attacks, analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques, and explain the importance of application security and data security. This course explains how to harden operating systems and applications to secure a network. Topics include Operating Systems and Applications.

Lesson 8: Cryptography Basics (2.0) hours

Cryptography Basics teaches you how to apply appropriate cryptographic tools and products, explain the core concepts of public key infrastructure, explain the concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability, and summarize general cryptography concepts. This course explains the functionality, advantages, drawbacks, and uses for the various types of cryptography. This course also covers the CIA model, the different protocols used in cryptography, and how several U.S. government agencies are involved in the creation of security standards. Topics include Cryptography Basics.

Lesson 9: Cryptography Implementation (2.0) hours

Cryptography Implementation teaches you how to implement PKI, certificate management and associated components. This course explains how to identify the major components of a PKI system and how to prepare for cryptographic attacks. Topics include Cryptography Implementation.

Lesson 10: Physical and Hardware-Based Security (1.0) hour

Physical and Hardware-Based Security teaches you how to explain the impact and proper use of environmental controls, analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques, carry out appropriate procedures to establish host security, and explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization, and access control. This course explains how to establish elements of physical security and environmental control. Topics include Physical and Hardware-Based Security.

Lesson 11: Network Security and Vulnerability (1.0) hour

Network Security and Vulnerability teaches you how to apply and implement secure network administration principles, analyze and differentiate among types of mitigation and deterrent techniques, implement assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities, and within the realm of vulnerability assessments, explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning. This course explains about security threats, what tests can be done to identify them, types of hacking, and how assessment types and techniques can help you lower your risk. Topics include Network Security and Vulnerability.

Lesson 12: Wireless Networking Security (1.0) hour

Wireless Networking Security teaches you how to implement wireless networks in a secure manner, and analyze and differentiate among types of wireless attacks. This course explains how to properly secure your wireless networks, identify default network ports, and use common protocols. This course also covers antenna placement, wireless vulnerabilities and understanding mobile devices. Topics include Wireless Networking Security.

Lesson 13: Disaster Recovery and Incident Response (2.0) hours

Disaster Recovery and Incident Response teaches you how to execute appropriate incident response procedures, compare and contrast aspects of business continuity, and execute disaster recovery plans and procedures. This course explains how to make informed decisions about how to deal with outages should they occur, and how to prepare for disaster recovery. Topics include Disaster Recovery and Incident Response.

Lesson 14: Security Policies and Procedures (1.0) hour

Security Policies and Procedures teaches you how to carry out appropriate risk mitigation strategies, explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorization, and access control, and implement appropriate security controls when performing account management. This course explains how to create security policies, procedures and controls for your network. Topics include Security Policies and Procedures.

3 Practice Exams

This course presents questions that will help you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-301 exam. Each question provides feedback to help you understand the background of the topic.