CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the foundational cybersecurity skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and is the first security certification a candidate should earn.
Security+ establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to:
Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions;
Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT;
Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance;
Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet Directive 8140.03M requirements. Security+ also maps to the core objectives required for 20 NICE work roles.
Security+ is good for three years from the day of achievement, and the CompTIA Continuing Education program enables Security+ credentialed individuals to extend their certification in three-year intervals.
The Security+ course learning objectives are aligned to the Security+ certification exam domain objectives.
Key Audience:
This course is designed for an early-career IT Professional looking to open the door to a career in cybersecurity. Job roles that Security+ maps to:
Security Specialist
Security Administrator
Systems Administrator
Help Desk Analyst
Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Certification Voucher included
Security+ Voucher – Exam SYO-701
Well Paying Positions
In 2023, the average annual salary for job roles aligned with Security+ was $80,000.
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Curriculum
18 Sections
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40 Hours
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Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
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Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
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Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
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Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
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Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
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Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
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Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts