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The CompTIA Security+

5 Day Workshop

This instructor-lead Workshop utilizes CompTIA’s ITL series manual (From CompTIA Press), augmented with reading/homework assignments from the CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-201 Study Guide (by Darril Gibson), to provide students with a clear understanding of the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This workshop, through hands-on activities and in-class practice exams, will prepare students to pass the newly updated CompTIA Security+ certification exam (2008 edition). This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized security fields, or it can serve as a capstone course that gives a general introduction to the field. Workshop modules/units/topics are listed below. Each unit begins by setting expectations and objectives for each topic. Within each topic, conceptual and explanatory information will alternate with hands-on activities. Each unit is concluded with a summary and the assignment of an independent practice activity that gives the student an opportunity to practice the skills they’ve learned.

CompTIA recommends that the student have the knowledge and skills equivalent of those tested for in the CompTIA Network+ certification. The CompTIA Security+ certification is an excellent stepping stone for several more advanced security certifications, such as the CISSP, the CISM, and the CEH (required certifications under DoDD 8570). More information about the Security+ certification and exam is available at www.comptia.org.

Duration: 5 days

Cost of Course: $2,300.00 per student – exam voucher not included (GSA and Volume Rates Available)

Materials Required

Any materials required will be provided during the course.

Course Materials Provided

Students will receive the CompTIA Security+ Certification, 2008 edition by Axzo Press and the CompTIA Security+ Get Certified Get Ahead SY0-201 Study Guide (by Darril Gibson).

Instructor Policy

Students should arrive no later than 10 minutes prior to start time on the first day of class. If you have any special requirements that need to be addressed prior to arrival please let us know at the time of registration. Please do not make any return travel arrangements prior to 6pm on the last day of training.

Locations

We offer this course in the SecureInfo training classroom (San Antonio, Texas or McLean, Virginia locations) or via mobile training at your facility for up to 20 students per course. Contact us at training@secureinfo.com or (210) 403-5600 (ask for training) for more information and pricing on mobile training options.

Who Should Attend?

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 NetWare, Macintosh, UNIX/Linux, and OS/2, 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.

Security professionals, government and military personnel seeking IAT-2 or IAM-1 certification to fulfill the 8570.1 Directive, network security personnel and managers with previous technical skills or background.

  • Individuals with information system and information assurance control assessment and monitoring responsibilities.
    (e.g., system evaluators, assessors/assessment teams, independent verification and validation assessors, auditors, Inspectors General, or program managers)
  • Individuals with information assurance implementation and operational responsibilities.
    (e.g., information system owners, information owners/stewards, mission/ business owners, information assurance managers/officers, security managers, or system administrators)

Course Topics

Security+ Workshop (5 days):

Module 1

  • Unit 1: Mitigating threats
    • Topic A: Core system maintenance
    • Topic B: Virus and spyware management
    • Topic C: Browser security
    • Topic D: Social engineering threats
  • Unit 2: Cryptography
    • Topic A: Symmetric cryptography
    • Topic B: Public key cryptography
  • Unit 3: Authentication systems
    • Topic A: Authentication
    • Topic B: Hashing
    • Topic C: Authentication systems

Module 2

  • Unit 4: Messaging security
    • Topic A: E-mail security
    • Topic B: Messaging and peer-to-peer security
  • Unit 5: User and role based security
    • Topic A: Security policies
    • Topic B: Securing file and print resources
  • Unit 6: Public key infrastructure
    • Topic A: Key management and life cycle
    • Topic B: Setting up a certificate server
    • Topic C: Web server security with PKI

Module 3

  • Unit 7: Access security
    • Topic A: Biometric systems
    • Topic B: Physical access security
    • Topic C: Peripheral and component security
    • Topic D: Storage device security
  • Unit 8: Ports and protocols
    • Topic A: TCP/IP review
    • Topic B: Protocol-based attacks
  • Unit 9: Network security
    • Topic A: Common network devices
    • Topic B: Secure network topologies
    • Topic C: Browser-related network security
    • Topic D: Virtualization

Module 4

  • Unit 10: Wireless security
    • Topic A: Wi-Fi network security
    • Topic B: Non-PC wireless devices
  • Unit 11: Remote access security
    • Topic A: Remote access
    • Topic B: Virtual private networks
  • Unit 12: Auditing, logging, and monitoring
    • Topic A: System logging
    • Topic B: Server monitoring

Module 5

  • Unit 13: Vulnerability testing
    • Topic A: Risk and vulnerability assessment
    • Topic B: IDS and IPS
    • Topic C: Forensics
  • Unit 14: Organizational security
    • Topic A: Organizational policies
    • Topic B: Education and training
    • Topic C: Disposal and destruction
  • Unit 15: Business continuity
    • Topic A: Redundancy planning
    • Topic B: Backups
    • Topic C: Environmental controls

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