Security+

For experienced security professionals, the CompTIA Security+ exam covers system security, network infrastructure, cryptography, assessments and audits.

The CompTIA Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. Security threats are increasing in number and severity, and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty, according to a 2008 CompTIA study. Even in a troubled economy, most businesses plan to maintain or increase their investment in security.

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security. Major organizations that employ CompTIA Security+ certified staff include Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Motorola, Symantec, Telstra, Hitachi, Ricoh, Lockheed Martin, Unisys, Hilton Hotels Corp., General Mills, the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines.

Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The CompTIA Network+ certification is also recommended.

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Number of questions: 100

Length of test: 90 minutes

Passing score: 750 on a scale of 100-900

Recommended experience: CompTIA Network+ certification and two years of technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.

Languages: English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese

Exam codes: SY0-201, JK0-015

Duration:
Five days

Description:
This ILT Series course, rated 4.9/5.0 in overall quality by ProCert Labs, will prepare students to pass the current CompTIA Security+ 2008 certification exam. After taking this course, students will understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized security fields, or it can serve as a capstone course that gives a general introduction to the field. Comes with CertBlaster exam prep software (download).

Table Of Contents:

Unit 1: Mitigating threats
Topic A: Core system maintenance
Topic B: Virus and spyware management
Topic C: Browser security
Topic D: Social engineering threats

Unit 2: Cryptography
Topic A: Symmetric cryptography
Topic B: Public key cryptography

Unit 3: Authentication systems
Topic A: Authentication
Topic B: Hashing
Topic C: Authentication systems

Unit 4: Messaging security
Topic A: E-mail security
Topic B: Messaging and peer-to-peer security

Unit 5: User and role based security
Topic A: Security policies
Topic B: Securing file and print resources

Unit 6: Public key infrastructure
Topic A: Key management and life cycle
Topic B: Setting up a certificate server
Topic C: Web server security with PKI

Unit 7: Access security
Topic A: Biometric systems
Topic B: Physical access security
Topic C: Peripheral and component security
Topic D: Storage device security

Unit 8: Ports and protocols
Topic A: TCP/IP review
Topic B: Protocol-based attacks

Unit 9: Network security
Topic A: Common network devices
Topic B: Secure network topologies
Topic C: Browser-related network security
Topic D: Virtualization

Unit 10: Wireless security
Topic A: Wi-Fi network security
Topic B: Non-PC wireless devices

Unit 11: Remote access security
Topic A: Remote access
Topic B: Virtual private networks

Unit 12 : Auditing, logging, and monitoring
Topic A: System logging
Topic B: Server monitoring

Unit 13 : Vulnerability testing
Topic A: Risk and vulnerability assessment
Topic B: IDS and IPS
Topic C: Forensics

Unit 14: Organizational security
Topic A: Organizational policies
Topic B: Education and training
Topic C: Disposal and destruction

Unit 15: Business continuity
Topic A: Redundancy planning
Topic B: Backups
Topic C: Environmental controls