Learn a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. This course will teach you everything you need to take and successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
- Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Chromebook 113 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher, or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
- A reliable high-speed Internet connection
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The textbook for the Security+ course is accessed via links in the course lessons.
- CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals
Boost your cybersecurity career and yearly income by obtaining your CompTIA Security+ certification! According to CompTIA, five of the top six security jobs have annual salaries of $90,000 or higher, with some exceeding $127,000. The Security+ certification is widely recognized and well-respected in the IT industry and it will validate your skills and help you gain top-paying employment.
The vendor-neutral CompTIA Security+ certification covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. By completing this CompTIA Security+ course, learning key cybersecurity concepts and mastering accompanying quizzes and tests, you will be well-prepared to take the Security+ certification exam.
This online CompTIA Security+ training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. It also teaches the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and enables students to implement security controls that protect against a wide range of attacks and vulnerabilities.
This Security+ certification course offers an exam voucher with enrollment. The voucher covers the cost to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. After completing the CompTIA Security+ course, you can set up your own exam dates and times at a nearby testing center.
- Introduction to CompTIA
- Security Fundamentals
- Threat Management and Cybersecurity Resources
- Threats and Attacks on Endpoints
- Endpoint and Application Development Security
- Cryptography
- Public Key Infrastructure and Cryptographic Protocols
- Mobile, Embedded, and Specialized Device Security
- Networking Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
- Network Security Appliances and Technologies
- Cloud and Virtualization Security
- Network Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
- Authentication
- Incident Preparation, Response, and Investigation
- Cybersecurity Resilience
- Risk Management and Data Privacy
- Preparing for the Certificate Exam
- Exploring a Career in Cybersecurity
What you will learn
- Gain fundamental concepts of computer security
- Understand cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and assessments
- Review incident preparations, response, and risk management
- Learn to monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology
How you will benefit
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certificate exam
- Utilize a variety of interactives, assignments, and assessments
- Review topics covering the most updated objectives found in the CompTIA Security+ exam
Linda Matthews
Linda Matthews has years of experience both in the classroom teaching technical material and in the field solving a myriad of technical issues.
Linda possesses the background to engage deeply with cybersecurity through teaching and intellectual focus. For the past eight years, she has lived with this vast and fascinating body of knowledge. Now, she regularly trains individuals in several of the most popular security courses from CompTIA and Microsoft. CompTIA's Security+ is the foundational course students need to begin an incredible journey into cybersecurity.
Linda has a strong love for teaching and igniting the spark that can set students on a most worthwhile and fulfilling path.
Sara Perrott
Sara Perrott has been working in the information technology field for 20+ years and has devoted the last 10 of those to focusing on cybersecurity. She is a published author and a former college professor, and she is passionate about teaching the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Sara has a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University Washington and a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security from the University of Phoenix.