Module 1: Introduction to the CompTIA Security+ Exam
In this module, you will learn about:
- The five domains of knowledge
- Expected level of expertise
- Assessing initial readiness
Module 2: General Security Concepts
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Achieve the security triad with a variety of enforcement methods
- Implement a variety of security controls to reduce risk
- Maximize results through the change management process
- Use appropriate cryptographic and PKI solutions
Module 3: Security Program Management and Oversight
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Explain the importance of policies, plans, and procedures
- Summarize regulations, standards, and frameworks to enhance security
- Explore risk management for a more robust security posture
- Carry out best practices for effective security governance
Module 4: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
In this module, you will:
- Compare and contrast types of attacks
- Explore threat actor types and vectors
- Explain penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Identify key attack indicators
Module 5: Security Architecture
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Deploy secure application models across an enterprise
- Develop and deploy secure applications with trusted frameworks
- Defend embedded systems, cloud assets, and virtualized servers
- Implement resilience and recovery in a security architecture
Module 6: Security Operations
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Install and configure network protocols
- Identify effective host and application security solutions
- apply common security techniques to computing resources
- Secure wireless and mobile communications against breaches
Module 7: Preparing for the Examination
In this module, you will learn how to:
- Prepare for the exam
- Manage exam time properly
- Handle difficult questions
- Deal with questions that may have two correct answers
- Make use of the exam prep questions