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CompTIA Security+ Specialization

CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Computer Security Threats, Attacks, Vulnerabilities, CIA Triad, SY0-701

Dan LaChance
Lyndon Williams
Mike Meyers

Instructors: Dan LaChance

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What you'll learn

  • How to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities using security frameworks, risk management principles, and cryptographic controls

  • How to implement security architecture including network segmentation, identity and access management, wireless security, & cloud security controls

  • •How to respond to security incidents, apply security operations practices, and contribute to security program governance and compliance

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Specialization - 8 course series

Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to orient for the Security+ exam and explain the CIA triad, authentication factors, and core security concepts that underpin every exam domain

  • How to perform risk assessments, identify threat actor types, and apply risk management frameworks to organizational security decisions

  • How to implement cryptographic algorithms, apply hashing for data integrity, and explain the role of cryptography in protecting enterprise data

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Security
Category: Cryptography
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Encryption
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Threat Management
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Computer Security
Category: Authentications
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Security Management
Physical Security & Identity Management

Physical Security & Identity Management

Course 2, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to design and implement physical security controls including locks, cameras, and security measures to protect facilities and equipment

  • How to configure multi-factor authentication systems and apply zero-trust identity principles to secure enterprise access decisions

  • How to manage user accounts, enforce least privilege, and control privileged access across enterprise identity management systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Authentications
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Category: Security Software
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Account Management
Category: User Provisioning
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
Category: User Accounts
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Testing
Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing

Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to use command-line and shell-based security tools to navigate systems and diagnose security issues in enterprise environments

  • How to use network scanners, vulnerability assessment tools, and log analysis techniques to monitor systems and assess security posture

  • How to apply penetration testing methodologies and infrastructure testing techniques to evaluate and improve organizational security

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Analysis
Category: Security Controls
Category: Human Factors (Security)
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Security Testing
Category: Security Management
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: IT Automation
Category: Network Security
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Event Monitoring
Category: Vulnerability
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Endpoint & Wireless Security

Endpoint & Wireless Security

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to identify malware types, attack vectors, and system vulnerabilities to apply effective host-based security controls against endpoint threats

  • How to implement endpoint hardening controls including antivirus, host-based firewalls, EDR, and application control to defend individual systems

  • How to configure wireless security protocols and identify and mitigate common wireless attacks including evil twin and rogue access points

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Network Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: System Configuration
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Strategy
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Security Testing
Category: Encryption
Category: Authentications
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Hardening
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Application Security
Category: Brute-force attacks
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Securing the Network

Securing the Network

Course 5, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to design network architectures using segmentation, firewalls, and network access control to enforce least privilege across enterprise networks

  • How to implement and configure VPN, IDS/IPS, and network perimeter defenses to protect enterprise network infrastructure

  • How to use SIEM and network monitoring tools to detect, analyze, and respond to network-based attacks and security events

Skills you'll gain

Category: Network Security
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Firewall
Category: Encryption
Category: Network Planning And Design
Category: Network Architecture
Category: Security Controls
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Remote Access Systems
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Network Administration
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Hardening
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Security Awareness
Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

Course 6, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to implement advanced cryptographic protocols including TLS, IPSec, and key management solutions to protect data in transit and at rest

  • How to manage PKI infrastructure, configure digital certificates, and apply certificate-based authentication across enterprise environments

  • How to apply cloud security controls using the shared responsibility model and secure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments and virtual infrastructure

Skills you'll gain

Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Network Security
Category: Cryptography
Category: Data Management
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Enterprise Architecture
Category: Security Software
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Virtualization
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Key Management
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Security Management
Category: Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS)
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Cloud Security
Secure Mobile, IoT & Secure Applications

Secure Mobile, IoT & Secure Applications

Course 7, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Internet Of Things
Category: Hardening
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Security Controls
Category: Embedded Software
Category: Application Security
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Web Applications
Category: Security Software
Category: Security Testing
Category: Security Management
Category: SQL
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Mobile Security
Category: API Testing
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Security Strategy
Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

Course 8, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • How to develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans, conduct impact analyses, and ensure resilience in the face of security incidents

  • How to apply security governance frameworks, manage organizational risk, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory and industry requirements

  • How to execute incident response procedures and apply digital forensics techniques to identify, contain, and recover from security incidents

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Security Testing
Category: Incident Response
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Security Software
Category: Incident Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Computer Security
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Business Continuity Planning
Category: Digital Forensics
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Security Management
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Automation
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Risk Management

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Instructors

Dan LaChance
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8 Courses95 learners
Lyndon Williams
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8 Courses95 learners
Mike Meyers
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14 Courses113 learners

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