CompTIA Security+ Training Boot Camp

Security+ holders have the knowledge and skills to help organizations proactively identify potential security risks and respond more quickly when incidents do occur. This boot camp includes five days of live training covering today's most critical information security issues and practices. You will leave fully prepared to pass the popular CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam and address real-world security challenges across the five areas outlined by the Security+ exam objectives:

  • Attacks, threats,...
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Course code: LBC107

What you will learn

  • Essential information security concepts
  • Threats and attack vectors used by malicious actors
  • Network security, monitoring, access control, cryptography, and more

How you will benefit

  • Learn key concepts and objectives related to information security issues and practices
  • Obtain techniques and methodologies used to successfully configure, execute, construct, and troubleshoot network security to ensure the threat of viruses, worms, Trojans, and improper configuration is minimized or negated
  • Training covers the updated objectives added to the most recent version of the exam (SY0-701), including additional cyber threats, cloud environments, entry-level incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

How the course is taught

  • Live Online, Instructor-Moderated
  • 5 Days to complete Boot Camp
  • 90-day extended access to all boot camp materials
  1. Domain 1: General Security Concepts
    1. Types of security controls
    2. Fundamental security concepts
    3. Change management processes
    4. Cryptographic solutions
    5. Threat actors
  2. Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
    1. Common threat actors
    2. Threat vectors and attack surfaces
    3. Vulnerabilities types
    4. Indicators of malicious activity
    5. Mitigation techniques
  3. Domain 3: Security Architecture
    1. Architecture model security implications
    2. Security principles for enterprise infrastructure
    3. Data protection concepts and strategies
    4. Resilience and recovery in security architecture
    5. Account management practices
  4. Domain 4: Security Operations
    1. Common security techniques for computing resources
    2. Hardware, software, and data asset management
    3. Vulnerability management
    4. Security monitoring concepts and tools
    5. Enterprise security capabilities
    6. Identity and access management.
    7. Security automation and orchestration
    8. Incident response
    9. Data sources for investigations
  5. Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
    1. Elements of effective security governance
    2. Risk management
    3. Assessing and managing third-party risks
    4. Security compliance
    5. Conducting audits and assessments
    6. Security awareness practices
  6. SY0-701 exam
    1. SY0-701 overview
    2. Infosec's Security+ SY0-701 exam cram
    3. Take the SY0-701 exam

Boot camps are led by instructors that have years of industry experience and are recognized as subject matter experts.

Prerequisites:

Prior to enrolling in the Security+ Boot Camp, students should have roughly 12-24 months of experience working with information systems and networking.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
  • A microphone.
  • Speakers.
  • A webcam.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 7 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.7 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft Word Online.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Zoom Meetings.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The student materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

About Certification: CompTIA

The Computing Technology Industry Association, more commonly known as CompTIA, is an American non-profit trade association that issues professional certifications for the information technology industry. It is considered one of the IT industry's top trade associations.

Through education, training, certifications, philanthropy and market research, CompTIA promotes industry growth; the development of a highly-skilled workforce and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens and the opportunities and benefits made possible through technology are available to all.

They are a vendor-neutral, independent source of information on a wide range of technology topics, including cybersecurity; education, training and certification of the global tech workforce; new and emerging technologies; legislation and policies affecting the industry and workforce data, development and trends.

Most of the jobs that IT professionals with a CompTIA Security+ certification would hold fall under the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) category of network and computer systems administrators. The BLS reports that jobs in this category earn a median annual salary of $80,600. According to Certification Magazine's 2022 Salary Survey, professionals with the CompTIA Security+ certification earn an average salary of $115,170 in the United States and an average salary of $106,910 worldwide.

The CompTIA Security+ certification exam costs $370.

There are a variety of CompTIA Security+ jobs available, and the certification is in high demand in the field of cybersecurity. Possible positions you may obtain with this certification include junior penetration tester, systems administrator, network administrator, security administrator, and cybersecurity specialist. The average salaries for these roles range from $72,945 to $86,805, according to Glassdoor, and can go well above $100,000 as you gain experience and advance in your field.

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that proves you have the basic skills needed to perform the core security functions an organization needs. The CompTIA Security+ certification exam focuses on up-to-date best practices in risk management and mitigation, including an emphasis on your ability to effectively identify and address security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.

CompTIA Security+ certification is a great way to begin a career in cybersecurity. It is typically the first security certification that an IT professional should earn and will provide you with a career boost into intermediate-level cybersecurity roles. It is also a certification that is required by many organizations as evidence of your core knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity.

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and receive an exam voucher with your enrollment.

You can register for the boot camp whenever you are ready. Our team will help you select the session that will best fit you.

The boot camp is 5 days in length. You will have 3 months from the completion of the Boot Camp to access all Boot Camp materials.

The boot camp instructor will be available during the session to answer any questions. You will also have access to the Infosec Skills platform where you will be able to create support requests, as needed.

Upon successful completion of your boot camp session, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from Infosec and the school or organization that you registered through.

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career and stand out to potential employers s. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

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