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
Maximise results through the change management process
Use appropriate cryptographic and PKI solutions
Module 3: Security Programme Management and Oversight
In this module, you will learn how to:
Explain the importance of policies, plans, and procedures
Summarise 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 virtualised 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