CompTIA Security + Certification

Security+ Certification Prep 1 (SEC+CERT1) 

Introduction to Security and Computer Systems Security Part 1
The CIA and AAA triads, thinking like a hacker, threat actor types and attributes, malicious software types, delivery of malicious software,preventing and troubleshooting malware.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 2 (SEC+CERT2) 

Computer Systems Security Part 2
Security applications and software, securing hardware and peripherals, securing mobile devices, user education and best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 3 (SEC+CERT3)

OS Hardening and Virtualization and Application Security
OS hardening best practices, virtualization technologies, browser security, user education, secure programming concepts, web-based attacks and how to prevent them.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 4 (SEC+CERT4)

Network Design Elements and Network Protocols and Threats
The OSI and TCP/IP Models, networking hardware devices (routers, switches, bridges, access points, etc.), subnetting and VLANs, Cloud computing concepts and terms, servers, ports and protocols, malicious attacks, and best practices to protect your network from attacks.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 5 (SEC+CERT5)

Network Perimeter Security and Securing Network Media and Devices
Firewalls, IDS vs. IPS, securing wired and wireless network data and hardware, overview of network threats and risks, real world case studies and best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 6 (SEC+CERT6)

Physical Security and Authentication
Models and Access Control Methods and Models Physical security terms and concepts for facilities, people and infrastructure, authentication models, remote access best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 7 (SEC+CERT7)

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Monitoring and Auditing Conducting risk assessments, qualitative vs. quantitative risks, security controls and tools, vulnerability scans, packet and protocol sniffing, and password best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 8 (SEC+CERT8) 

Encryption and Hashing Concepts Cryptography concepts and terms, encryption algorithms, hashing concepts and terms, and types of encryption attacks.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 9 (SEC+CERT9) 

PKI and Encryption Protocols
Public Key Infrastructure terms and concepts, digital certificates, security protocols and best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 10 (SEC+CERT10) 

Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
Planning for redundancy, BCP and disaster recovery planning, and data backup best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 11 (SEC+CERT11) 

Social Engineering, User Education, and Facilities Security Overview of social engineering techniques and how to avoid falling victim to them, user education, facilities security best practices.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.

Security+ Certification Prep 12 (SEC+CERT12)

Policies and Procedures and Taking
the Real Exam The importance of properly following legislative and organization policies, properly disposing of computers and data, incident response procedures, IT security frameworks, and final tips on taking the Security+ certification exam.
Class Length: 3.5 hrs.