CompTIA Security+
Certification
SECURITY EXPERT
Duration: 5 days (Full Time)
Certificate: PC Academy Training Centre + CompTIA Security+ certification (after passing the specific exams)
Exams for the CompTIA Security+ certification can be sat at the school.
General Information
The CompTIA Security + certification assesses knowledge in security systems, network structure, access control, encryption and security organizations. It is recognised internationally and is vendor-neutral ( i.e. not tied to any IT company) and is widely taught in schools, universities and organizations worldwide.
Although not necessary, it is recommended that candidates for the CompTIA Security + certification have had at least two years of practical experience in the technical management of the network, particularly in security. The CompTIA Network + certification is also recommended.
Since human error is the main cause of flaws in computer systems, the CompTIA Security+ certification is considered as a valid credential, because it demonstrates advanced skills in information security.
Some of the larger companies which employ CompTIA Security+ certified personnel are:
Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines
Because human error is the number one cause for a network security breach, CompTIA Security+ is recognized by the technology community as a valuable credential that proves competency with information security.
Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.Mitigating threats
Core system maintenance
Virus and spyware management
Browser security
Social engineering threats
Cryptography
Symmetric cryptography
Public key cryptography
Authentication systems
Authentication
Hashing
Authentication systems
Messaging security
E-mail security
Messaging and peer-to-peer security
User and role based security
Security policies
Securing file and print resources
Public key infrastructure
Key management and life cycle
Setting up a certificate server
Web server security with PKI
Access security
Biometric systems
Physical access security
Peripheral and component security
Storage device security
Ports and protocols
TCP/IP review
Protocol-based attacks
Network security
Common network devices
Secure network topologies
Browser-related network security
Virtualization
Wireless security
Wi-Fi network security
Non-PC wireless devices
Remote access security
Remote access
Virtual private networks
Auditing, logging, and monitoring
System logging
Server monitoring
Vulnerability testing
Risk and vulnerability assessment
IDS and IPS
Forensics
Organizational security
Organizational policies
Education and training
Disposal and destruction
Business continuity
Redundancy planning
Backups
Environmental controls