Course Description
This course provides a review of topics and exam preparation for the CompTIA Security+ Exam. The Security+ exam validates knowledge and understanding of foundation level security standards. It is an international vendor-neutral security certification widely used to demonstrate both compliance and competence in the security industry. The course reviews all areas of the Security+ exam including systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography and organizational security In addition, the application and testing process as well as key test topics and practice questions.
Course Outline
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Security+ Application Process
- Security+ Testing Process
- Security+ Preparation
- Networking Basics and Terminology
- Introduction to Security Terminology
- Security Policies and Standards
- Types of Attacks
- System Security Threats
- Mitigating Security Threats
- Implementing System Security
- Securing the Network Infrastructure
- Wireless Networking and Security
- Authentication
- Access Control
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Managing a Public Key Infrastructure
- Physical Security
- Risk Analysis
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
- Introduction to Computer Forensics
- Security Assessment and Audits
- Understanding Monitoring and Auditing
Learner Outcomes
CompTIA Security+ Certification provides a global benchmark for best practices in IT security across all vendor products. The performance-based certification validates knowledge of network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security and identity management.
Additional Information
SLU's CompTIA Security+ Course Kit: (included in the course fee):
- CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC)
- Realistic Exam Preparation Software with over 300+ practice questions
Electronic content includes:
- 300+ practice exam questions
- Pre-assessment exam
- Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by chapter
- Video clips
- Security Audit Checklist
- Review Guide
- URL Reference List
- PDF copies of both books
Exam Details CompTIA Security+:
- Maximum of 90 questions
- Multiple choice and performance-based
- Length of test: 90 minutes
- Passing score is 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
The course material reflects what is going to be on the exam.
The Academic Unit Eligibility is based on contact hours, level of difficulty and certification exam results. Please note that college credit eligibility is a formal academic process that is unconnected to SLU’s Workforce Center. We encourage all students to email their official exam results to info@workforcecenter.slu.edu so we can house pass/fail results in their student portal for verification.
Prerequisites
SEC100 Information Security Essentials or equivalent experience
Duration
30 Hours | 5 Days or 10 Nights
Testimonials
"The staff stuck with me to help me get my certification and for that I am grateful." - NGA
"Great class! Tim is a knowledgeable instructor." - Boeing
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Cybersecurity Professional Certificate (60-Hour / 90-Hour) : Electives
- Cybersecurity and Product Security Upskilling Certificate 2023 : 60 Hour Certificate
- Cybersecurity Professional Certificate with Security + : Electives
*Academic Unit eligibility to be determined by college/university in which you are enrolled in a degree seeking program.