Course Description:

This course will to prepare students for CompTIA's Security+ exam. CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts

Course and Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify network attack strategies and defenses.
• Understand the principles of organizational security and the elements of effective security policies.
• Know the technologies and uses of encryption standards and products.
• Identify network- and host-based security technologies and practices.
• Describe how remote access security is enforced.
• Describe the standards and products used to enforce security on web and communications technologies.
• Identify strategies for ensuring business continuity, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery

Certification track:

This course will prepare students to take the SY0-201 CompTIA Security+ exam, for the objectives released in October 2008.
Major corporations such as Sun, IBM/Tivoli Software Group, Symantec, Motorola, Hitachi Electronics Services and VeriSign value the CompTIA Security+ certification and recommend or require it of their IT employees.

Certificate:

COMPTIA Security+

Duration:

5 days

Course Delivery:

Classroom

Languages:

English

Reference Materials:

Additional reference materials are not required for this course.

About the Examination:

Required exam parts: One exam
Number of questions:100
Length of test: 90 minutes
Required Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100-900.

Prerequisites:

Ideally, students should have successfully completed CompTIA Network+ certification and have around 24 months' experience of networking support. It is not necessary that students pass the CompTIA Network+ exam before completing CompTIA Security+, but this is recommended. Regardless of whether students have passed CompTIA Network+, it is recommended that they have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course: Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC
Use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel and Management Consoles)
Basic network terminology (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP)
TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools

Target Audience:

This course is intended for students wishing to qualify with CompTIA Security+. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking professionals, but because security is vital to all levels and job roles within an organization, it will also benefit PC support analysts, application developers, and senior managers in accounting, sales, product development, and marketing.