Course Description

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) course provides a 5-day, interactive, classroom-based review of topics and exam preparation. The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification is an international, vendor-neutral exam that proves competency in enterprise security; risk management; research and analysis; and integration of computing, communications, and business disciplines. The course reviews all areas of the exam and covers the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design, and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments. In addition, the application and testing process as well as key topics on the exam are covered. 

Course Outline

Using Research and Analysis to Secure the Enterprise

• Managing Risk
  •  Identify the Importance of Risk Management
  •  Assess Risk
  •  Mitigate Risk
  •  Integrate Documentation into Risk Management
• Integrating Computing, Communications, and Business Disciplines
  •  Facilitate Collaboration across Business Units
  •  Secure Communications and Collaboration Solutions
  •  Implement Security Activities throughout the Technology Life Cycle
  •  Determine Industry Trends and Effects on the Enterprise
  •  Analyze Scenarios to Secure the Enterprise
• Integrating Advanced Authentication and Authorization Techniques
  •  Implement Authentication and Authorization Technologies
  •  Implement Advanced Identity Management
• Implementing Cryptographic Techniques
  •  Describe Cryptographic Concepts
  •  Choose Cryptographic Techniques
  •  Choose Cryptographic Implementations
• Implementing Security Controls for Hosts
  •  Select Host Hardware and Software
  •  Harden Hosts
  •  Virtualize Servers and Desktops
  •  Implement Cloud Augmented Security Services
  •   Protect Boot Loaders
• Implementing Security Controls for Enterprise Storage
  •  Identify Storage Types and Protocols
  •  Implement Secure Storage Controls
• Analyzing and Implementing Network Security
  •  Analyze Network Security Components and Devices
  •  Analyze Network-Enabled Devices
  •  Analyze Advanced Network Design
  •  Configure Controls for Network Security
• Implementing Security Controls for Applications
  •  Identify General Application Vulnerabilities
  •  Identify Web Application Vulnerabilities
  •  Implement Application Security Controls
• Integrating Hosts, Storage, Networks, and Applications in a Secure Enterprise Architecture
  •  Implement Security Standards in the Enterprise
  •  Select Technical Deployment Models
  •  Secure the Design of the Enterprise Infrastructure
  •  Secure Enterprise Application Integration Enablers
• Conducting Vulnerability Assessments
  •  Select Vulnerability Assessment Methods
  •  Select Vulnerability Assessment Tools
• Responding to and Recovering from Incidents
  •  Design Systems to Facilitate Incident Response
  •  Conduct Incident and Emergency Responses

Additional Information

SLU's CompTIA CASP Course Kit: (included in the course fee):

• CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC)
• Official CompTIA Exam voucher, via Pearson VUE
• Realistic Exam Preparation Software with over 300+ practice questions

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.

Duration

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• CompTIA Cyber Security Certificate : Required
• Cyber Security Architect : Cyber Security Architect
• Cyber Security Architect Advanced : Cyber Security Architect Advanced