CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) (Path)

Description

In this series, you will expand your knowledge of attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities; security architecture and design; security operations and incident response; and governance, risk, and compliance through exposure to the CompTIA Security+ (exam code SY0-601) objectives

Related Topics

Threats
Security Architecture
Security Operations
Security Design
Identity Management
Access Management
Risk Management
Cryptography
Incident Response

Prerequisites

CompTIA recommends CompTIA Security+ candidates have a minimum of two years of experience in IT systems administration with a focus on security and hands-on technical information security experience. It’s also recommended that candidates hold the CompTIA Network+ certification or have the equivalent networking experience.

What you will learn

How to identify different types of social engineering techniques
How to analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack
How to analyze potential indicators associated with application attacks
How to analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks
How to detail different threat actors, vectors, and intelligence sources
How to identify security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities
How to differentiate the techniques used in security assessments
How to detail the techniques used in penetration testing
How to explain secure application development, deployment, and automation
How to summarize authentication and authorization design concepts, as they pertain to information security
How to implement cybersecurity resilience
How to explain the security implications of embedded and specialized systems
How to explain the importance of physical security controls
How to implement secure protocols
How to implement host or application security solutions
How to implement secure network designs
How to implement secure mobile solutions
How to apply cybersecurity solutions to the cloud
How to implement identity and account management controls
How to implement authentication and authorization solutions
How to implement public key infrastructure
How to use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security
How to summarize the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response
How to utilize appropriate data sources to support an investigation
How to use mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment
How to compare various types of controls
How to explain the importance of applicable regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact organizational security posture