CompTIA Security+

Enhance your IT security career

Requirements:
  • 2 years of experience in IT security

The CompTIA Security+ course focuses on security threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, network security, security management, and more. It provides students and professionals with a deeper understanding of modern security technologies and is therefore a suitable course for those who want to apply in the field of IT security and data protection.

Target audience:

  • Network / Cloud Engineer

  • Security Engineer / Analyst

  • Help Desk Manager / Analyst

  • DevOps / Software Developer

  • IT auditors, IT project manager

  • Security administrator, system administrator

What will you learn

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  • Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies
  • Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents
  • Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT
  • Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend appropriate security solutions

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Timeline

Day 1

09:00 – 17:00
  • Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
  • Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
  • Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments
  • Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

Day 2

09:00 – 17:00
  • Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
  • Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
  • Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls
  • Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

Day 3

09:00 – 17:00
  • Lesson 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs
  • Lesson 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances
  • Lesson 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols
  • Lesson 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions

Den 4

09:00 – 17:00
  • Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
  • Lesson 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
  • Lesson 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
  • Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
  • Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response

Day 5

09:00 – 17:00
  • Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics
  • Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
  • Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
  • Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security
  • Block length 90 min.
  • Teaching hours 40
  • Refreshments Yes
  • Exam Yes

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Prestigious certification included

CompTIA Security+

Successful candidates receive the CompTIA Security+ certification, which establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills.

Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program. 

Certification instructions

Exam format

No. of questions: 90

Duration: 90 minutes

Passing Score: 750/900

Languages: English, Japanese

Validity: 3 years after launch of certificaiton

Type of questions: Multiple-choice and performance-based  

Recommended Experience: CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) English language exam retired on July 31, 2021. The new Security+ (SY0-601) is now available.

Frequently asked questions

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What is CompTIA?

The Computing Technology Industry Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and development of the IT industry and professionals. CompTIA provides certification programs and resources for IT professionals at various levels and in various areas of IT.

How do I take the final CompTIA exam and get certified?

CompTIA certification exam is part of the training. As part of the training, you will receive an exam voucher, with which you can reserve the date of the final exam after the training. The exam can be taken online or at one of the Pearson Vue test centers.

CompTIA certification is the outcome of a successfully completed exam.

What are the prerequisites for the CompTIA certifications?

CompTIA certifications do not require any prerequisites. However, some exams recommend some previous IT experience.

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