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Program Overview
Our 5-day instructor-led Security+ training and certification boot camp in Washington, DC Metro, Columbia, MD or Live Online is aimed at IT security professionals and will teach you the basics of network security. By the end of this course, you will be able to secure a network, identify and mitigate risks, and manage access control.
Phoenix TS Security+ study guide and accelerated course provides participants with preparation for the Security+ certification exam. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to protect computers and networks from theft, destruction of information, or disruption of communication.
Program Learning Objectives
This course will teach the skills needed to:
• Recognize threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.
• Use security technologies and tools.
• Design secure networks and systems.
• Manage identity and access.
• Understand risk management and compliance.
• Apply cryptography and PKI.
• Implement incident response and recovery.
• Secure networks, including wireless.
• Comprehend cloud and virtualization security.
• Establish enterprise security measures.
This course will also fully prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification exam.
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Program Level
Intermediate
Prerequisites
Students should have at least two years of network experience and a working knowledge of security concepts. It is also recommended that you have the CompTIA® Network+ Certification.
Advanced Preparation not required to attend this course if above prerequisites are met.
Training Delivery Methods
Group Live
Duration
5 Days / 32 hours Training
CPE credits
26 NASBA CPE Credits
Field of Study
Information Technology
Advanced Prep
N/A
Course Registration
Candidates can choose to register for the course by via any of the below methods:
- Email: Sales@phoenixts.com
- Phone: 301-582-8200
- Website: www.phoenixts.com
Upon registration completion candidates are sent an automated course registration email that includes attachments with specific information on the class and location as well as pre-course study and test preparation material approved by the course vendor. The text of the email contains a registration confirmation as well as the location, date, time and contact person of the class.
Online enrolment closes three days before course start date.
On the first day of class, candidates are provided with instructions to register with the exam provider before the exam date.
Complaint Resolution Policy
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Refunds and Cancellations
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Course Outline
Chapter 1: Security fundamentals
- Module A: Security concepts
- Module B: Understanding threats
- Module C: Enterprise security strategy
Chapter 2: Risk management
- Module A: Risk management programs
- Module B: Security audits
- Module C: Conducting security assessments
Chapter 3: Organizational security
- Module A: Social engineering
- Module B: Security policies
- Module C: User roles and training
Chapter 4: Cryptography
- Module A: Cryptography concepts
- Module B: Public key infrastructure
Chapter 5: Network connectivity
- Module A: Network attacks
- Module B: Packet flow
Chapter 6: Secure network configuration
- Module A: Network security components
- Module B: Secure network protocols
- Module C: Hardening networks
Chapter 7: Authentication
- Module A: Authentication factors
- Module B: Authentication protocols
Chapter 8: Access control
- Module A: Access control principles
- Module B: Account management
Chapter 9: Enterprise architecture
- Module A: System vulnerabilities
- Module B: System architecture
Chapter 10: Secure assets
- Module A: Physical security and safety
- Module B: Securing data
Chapter 11: Securing specialized systems
- Module A: Securing hosts
- Module B: Mobile security
Chapter 12: Secure applications
- Module A: Application attacks
- Module B: Securing applications
Chapter 13: Disaster planning and recovery
- Module A: Secure operations
- Module B: Resilience and recovery
Chapter 14: Threat detection and response
- Module A: Security monitoring
- Module B: Incident response procedures
Exam Information
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Security+ Certification Exam Details:
- Exam code: SY0-701
- Number of questions: 90
- Question types: multiple choice
- Passing score: 750 on scale of 100-900
- Test duration: 90 minutes
- Delivery – Pearson VUE
- Price – $370
Exam focuses on these skill areas:
Domain |
Percentage Weight |
General Security Concepts |
12% |
Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations |
22% |
Security Architecture |
18% |
Security Operations |
28% |
Security Program Management and Oversight |
20% |
CompTIA Security+ Follow On Courses
After earning CompTIA Security+ training, cybersecurity professionals can take the next step by pursuing an intermediate skills-level cybersecurity certification, such as CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) or CompTIA PenTest+.
IT pros can pursue CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) to prove their mastery of cybersecurity skills required at the 5- to 10-year experience level. CASP+ is the pinnacle of cybersecurity certifications and includes performance-based questions.
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Security+ Certification Training FAQs
According to payscale.com, the average salary for professionals with their CompTIA Security+ Certification is $73,000 annually.
Northrop Grumman, Nationwide and Brotherhood Mutual are a few of the organizations who contributed to and support the CompTIA Security+ Training Certification as a validation of core cyber security skills.
This certification is ideal for systems administrators, security administrators, security specialists, security engineers, network administrators, security consultants and IT auditors.
This certification is valid for three years, after which time you can renew it by submitting a minimum of 50 continuing education units. You can learn more about how to renew your Security+ Certification on on our blog.
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