Become a CompTIA Security+ Certified Security Professional (SY0-601)

Overview

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The CompTIA Security+ certification is the leading entry-level IT certification for those looking to break into the exciting field of cybersecurity. This learning path maps to the 6 domains that make up the SY0-601 exam objectives. Get the skills necessary to become certified, from identifying and mitigating risk and providing infrastructure security to troubleshooting security incidents.

Learn basic IT security concepts and best practices.
Identify security threats and learn how to defend against them.
Prepare for and pass the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam.

Syllabus

Course 1: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: The Basics

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Explore the six Security+ domains and get valuable study tips.

Course 2: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 1 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

Prepare for the first domain of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam, Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities.

Course 3: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 2 Secure Code Design and Implementation

Learn about the risks associated with application vulnerabilities—and the secure coding practices that can help you avoid attacks—as you prepare for the Security+ exam.

Course 4: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 3 Cryptography Design and Implementation

Review the basics of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption standards, as you prepare for the third domain of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam.

Course 5: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 4 Identity and Access Management Design and Implementation

Discover how to create and implement a robust identity and access management system as you prepare to tackle version SY0-601 of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

Course 6: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 5 Physical Security Design and Implementation

Prepare to take version SY0-601 of the CompTIA Security+ exam. Explore the details of the physical security design and implementation elements of the test.

Course 7: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 6 Cloud Security Design and Implementation

Explore the world of cloud security as you study for version SY0-601 of the CompTIA Security+ exam. Learn about virtualization, essential cloud computing concepts, and more.

Course 8: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 7 Endpoint Security Design and Implementation

Learn about protecting end-user systems, servers, and networked devices, while preparing for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) exam.

Course 9: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 8 Network Security Design and Implementation

Learn about the techniques, design concepts, and devices used protect the confidentiality and availability of network traffic as you prepare for the Security+ exam.

Course 10: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 9 Operations and Incident Response

This course prepares you for the Operations and Incident Response domain of the Security+ exam, covering incident responses and investigations, as well as digital forensic techniques.

Course 11: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Cert Prep: 10 Governance, Risk, and Compliance

This course covers what professionals need to know about cybersecurity governance and compliance issues to prepare for the Security+ exam.

Taught by

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