CompTIA Security + Bootcamp - Austin Peay State University
IT and Software Development

CompTIA Security + Bootcamp

40 Hours
Beginner
English

In today’s world of complex IT systems and technologies it is essential that IT professionals and those new to IT are able to demonstrate how to use and understand vendor products and software. With this complete course, offered by our accredited school partners, you can develop your practical IT skills in a safe working environment without the need to invest in your own hardware and software. Using the ease and convenience of the Internet you are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch office network. With the included Practice Lab you gain access to real equipment that brings theory to life and gives you a greater depth of technology understanding. You are also provided with integrated lab guides which walk you through a variety of topics. These guides will help in your understanding of specific exam objectives or provide guidance on how to carry out a real world scenario.

The Security+ exam covers the most important foundation principles for securing a network and managing risk. Access control, identity management and cryptography are important topics on the exam, as well as selection of appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities. Security concerns associated with cloud computing, BYOD and SCADA are addressed in the SY0-501 exam.

This course includes an exam voucher for CompTIA SYO-501 Exam!

This course also includes a Practice Lab! This Practice Lab covers topics for the CompTIA Security + exam using real CompTIA equipment. The associated lab guides cover exam and real world scenarios carried out on real equipment.
Some of the key features and benefits of the Practice Lab are:
– Exam based practical tasks
– Real equipment, absolutely no simulations
– Access to the latest industry technologies
– Available anytime, anywhere on any device
– Break and Reset functionality
– No hardware or licensing costs

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Some of the features and benefits:
? Only the finest instructors in the industry are used as subject matter experts for our IT courses. They have a minimum of 15 years’ real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.
? The IT courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor.
? The CompTIA custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. The learner will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding.
? Most of our IT courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure learners are 100% prepared before taking the certification exam.
? Students learn in different ways through different tools. That is why flash cards and education games are provided throughout our IT courses. This will allow learners to train in ways that keep them engaged and focused. Each course will have dozens of flash cards so you can sharpen skill-sets throughout training as well as educational games designed to make sure the learners’ retention level of the materials is extremely high.
This course includes a Career Coach to assist you with your educational and career goals. The Career Coach will also assist you in registering and completing your certification exam using the included voucher. Coaching services are included with the program tuition and will not incur any additional cost. Access to the coach is available up to 1 year after program completion.
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Chapter 01 – Identifying Security Fundamentals
• Identify Information Security Concepts
• Identify Basic Security Controls
• Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization Concepts
• Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts

Chapter 02 – Analyzing Risk
• Analyze Organizational Risk
• Analyze the Business Impact of Risk

Chapter 03 – Identifying Security Threats
• Identify Types of Attackers
• Identify Social Engineering Attacks
• Identify Malware
• Identify Software-Based Threats
• Identify Network-Based Threats
• Identify Wireless Threats
• Identify Physical Threats

Chapter 04 – Conducting Security Assessments
• Identify Vulnerabilities
• Assess Vulnerabilities
• Implement Penetration Testing

Chapter 05 – Implementing Host and Software Security
• Implement Host Security
• Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
• Implement Mobile Device Security
• Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

Chapter 06 – Implementing Network Security
• Configure Network Security Technologies
• Secure Network Design Elements
• Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
• Secure Wireless Traffic

Chapter 07 – Managing Identity and Access
• Implement Identity and Access Management
• Configure Directory Services
• Configure Access Services
• Manage Accounts

Chapter 08 – Implementing Cryptography
• Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
• Select Cryptographic Algorithms
• Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
• Enroll Certificates
• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Revoke Certificates

Chapter 09 – Implementing Operational Security
• Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
• Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
• Implement Security Strategies
• Manage Data Security Processes
• Implement Physical Controls

Chapter 10 – Addressing Security Issues
• Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
• Respond to Security Incidents Incident Response
• Investigate Security Incidents

Chapter 11 – Ensuring Business Continuity
• Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Processes
• Develop a Business Continuity Plan

Upon completion of this course, students will have learned:
• How to identify and analyze security risks and threats
• How to implement host and network security safeguards
• How to manage identity access and cryptography
• How to set up fail safes and disaster recovery

“All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader”

CompTIA Security+ certification covers network security, compliance and operation security, threats and vulnerabilities as well as application, data and host security. Also included are access control, identity management, and cryptography.

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Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

Program Description



In today’s world of complex IT systems and technologies it is essential that IT professionals and those new to IT are able to demonstrate how to use and understand vendor products and software. With this complete course, offered by our accredited school partners, you can develop your practical IT skills in a safe working environment without the need to invest in your own hardware and software. Using the ease and convenience of the Internet you are provided with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully install, operate and troubleshoot a small branch office network. With the included Practice Lab you gain access to real equipment that brings theory to life and gives you a greater depth of technology understanding. You are also provided with integrated lab guides which walk you through a variety of topics. These guides will help in your understanding of specific exam objectives or provide guidance on how to carry out a real world scenario.

The Security+ exam covers the most important foundation principles for securing a network and managing risk. Access control, identity management and cryptography are important topics on the exam, as well as selection of appropriate mitigation and deterrent techniques to address network attacks and vulnerabilities. Security concerns associated with cloud computing, BYOD and SCADA are addressed in the SY0-501 exam.

This course includes an exam voucher for CompTIA SYO-501 Exam!

This course also includes a Practice Lab! This Practice Lab covers topics for the CompTIA Security + exam using real CompTIA equipment. The associated lab guides cover exam and real world scenarios carried out on real equipment.
Some of the key features and benefits of the Practice Lab are:
– Exam based practical tasks
– Real equipment, absolutely no simulations
– Access to the latest industry technologies
– Available anytime, anywhere on any device
– Break and Reset functionality
– No hardware or licensing costs

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Some of the features and benefits:
? Only the finest instructors in the industry are used as subject matter experts for our IT courses. They have a minimum of 15 years’ real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.
? The IT courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor.
? The CompTIA custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. The learner will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding.
? Most of our IT courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure learners are 100% prepared before taking the certification exam.
? Students learn in different ways through different tools. That is why flash cards and education games are provided throughout our IT courses. This will allow learners to train in ways that keep them engaged and focused. Each course will have dozens of flash cards so you can sharpen skill-sets throughout training as well as educational games designed to make sure the learners’ retention level of the materials is extremely high.
This course includes a Career Coach to assist you with your educational and career goals. The Career Coach will also assist you in registering and completing your certification exam using the included voucher. Coaching services are included with the program tuition and will not incur any additional cost. Access to the coach is available up to 1 year after program completion.
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Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

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To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at Austin Peay State University.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.