This document provides an overview of a CompTIA Security+ training class. The class will prepare students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and teach students to implement basic security services on computer networks. The class goals are to teach students about computer security fundamentals, security threats and vulnerabilities, network security, application and data security, access control, managing certificates, compliance, risk management, and security incident response. The class is outlined in 10 sections that will cover these topics in depth over the course of the training.

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Class Overview
This CompTIA Security+ training class will prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ (2011 Edition)
Certification examination (exam number SY0-301). In this Security+ course, you will build on your
knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks
as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of
computer network.
Class Goals
 Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security.
 Identify security threats and vulnerabilities.
 Examine network security.
 Manage application, data, and host security.
 Identify access control and account management security measures.
 Manage certificates.
 Identify compliance and operational security measures.
 Manage risk.
 Manage security incidents.
 Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
Class Outline
1. Security Fundamentals
A. The Information Security Cycle
B. Information Security Controls
C. Authentication Methods
D. Cryptography Fundamentals
E. Security Policy Fundamentals
2. Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
A. Social Engineering
B. Physical Threats and Vulnerabilities
C. Network-Based Threats
D. Wireless Threats and Vulnerabilities
E. Software-Based Threats
3. Network Security
A. Network Devices and Technologies
B. Network Design Elements and Components
SECURITY CERTIFICATIONS

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C. Implement Networking Protocols
D. Apply Network Security Administration Principles
E. Secure Wireless Traffic
4. Managing Application, Data, and Host Security
A. Establish Device/Host Security
B. Application Security
C. Data Security
D. Mobile Security
5. Access Control, Authentication, and Account Management
A. Access Control and Authentication Services
B. Implement Account Management Security Controls
6. Managing Certificates
A. Install a CA Hierarchy
B. Enroll Certificates
C. Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
D. Renew Certificates
E. Revoke Certificates
F. Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
7. Compliance and Operational Security
A. Physical Security
B. Legal Compliance
C. Security Awareness and Training
8. Risk Management
A. Risk Analysis
B. Implement Vulnerability Assessment Tools and Techniques
C. Scan for Vulnerabilities
D. Mitigation and Deterrent Techniques
9. Managing Security Incidents
A. Respond to Security Incidents
B. Recover from a Security Incident
10. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
A. Business Continuity
B. Plan for Disaster Recovery
C. Execute DRPs and Procedures

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