CompTIA Security+ Certification (Exam SYO-301)

Course Specifications

Course length: 5.0 day(s)

Certification: The CompTIA® Security+® (2011 Objectives) course is designed to help you prepare for the SY0-301 exam. Attending this course and using this student guide will help you prepare for certification. You should also refer to the exam objectives to see how they map to the course content.

Course Description

CompTIA Security+® (2011 Objectives) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It is also the main course you will take to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (2011 Edition) Certification examination (exam number SY0-301). In this course, you will build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Course Objective:

You will implement and monitor security on networks, applications, and operating systems, and respond to security breaches.

Target Student: This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux, and who wants to further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

Prerequisites: Basic Windows skills and fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts are required. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the following Element K courses: Introduction to Networks and the Internet and any one or more of the following:

·       Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows 7and Microsoft Windows 7: Level 2

·       Microsoft Windows 7: Level 1and Microsoft Windows 7: Level 2

·       Microsoft Windows 7: Level 2

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP, are strongly recommended. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking any of the following Element K courses:

·       • CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach for all 2009 Exam Objectives (Windows 7)

·       • Network+ Certification: Fourth Edition – A CompTIA Certification or CompTIA® Network+® (2009 Objectives)

Additional introductory courses or work experience in application development and programming or in network and operating system administration for any software platform or system are helpful but not required.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

·       Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security.

·       Identify security threats and vulnerabilities.

·       Examine network security.

·       Manage application, data and host security.

·       Identify access control and account management security measures.

·       Manage certificates.

·       Identify compliance and operational security measures.

·       Manage risk.

·       Manage security incidents.

·       Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Security Fundamentals

Topic 1A: Information Security Cycle

Topic 1B: Information Security Controls

Topic 1C: Authentication Methods

Topic 1D: Cryptography Fundamentals

Topic 1E: Security Policy Fundamentals

Lesson 2: Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

Topic 2A: Social Engineering

Topic 2B: Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities

Topic 2C: Network-Based Threats

Topic 2D: Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities

Lesson 3: Network Security

Topic 3A: Network Devices and Technologies

Topic 3B: Netowrk Design Elements and Components

Topic 3C: Implement Networking Protocols

Topic 3D: Apply Network Security Adminiistration Principles

Topic 3E: Secure Wireless Traffic

Lesson 4: Managing Application, Data and Host Security

Topic 4A: Establish Device/Host Security

Topic 4B: Application Security

Topic 4C: Data Security

Topic 4D: Mobile Security

Lesson 5: Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management

Topic 5A: Access Control and Authentication Services

Topic 5B: Implement Account Management Security Controls

Lesson 6: Managing Certificates

Topic 6A: Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy

Topic 6B: Enroll Certificates

Topic 6C: Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates

Topic 6D: Renew Certificates

Topic 6E: Revoke Certificates

Topic 6F: Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys

Topic 6G: Restore Certificates and Private Keys

Lesson 7: Compliance and Operational Security

Topic 7A: Physical Security

Topic 7B: Legal Compliance

Topic 7C: Security Awareness and Training

Lesson 8: Risk Management

Topic 8A: Risk Analysis

Topic 8B: Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques

Topic 8C: Scan for Vulnerabilities

Topic 8D: Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques

Lesson 9: Managing Security Incidents

Topic 9A: Respond to Security Incidents

Topic 9B: Recover from a Security Incident

Lesson 10: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

Topic 10A: Business Continuity

Topic 10B: Plan for Disaster Recovery

Topic 10C: Execute Disaster Recovery Plans and Procedures