CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security +

(Exam Code: SY0-601)

What is Security+?

CompTIA Security+ certification is globally recognized and highly valued in the information security and cybersecurity industry. CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Why do I need Security+?

• Chosen by more organizations: Chosen by more corporations and defense organizations than any other certification on the market to validate baseline security skills and for fulfilling the DoD 8570 compliance.
• Get hands-on cybersecurity experience: The only foundational cybersecurity certification emphasizing hands-on practical skills, ensuring the security professional is better prepared to problem solve a wider variety of today’s complex issues.
• Globally recognized standard: CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Regulators and government rely on ANSI accreditation, because it provides confidence and trust in the outputs of an accredited program.
• Professional credibility: Holding a CompTIA Security+ certification can increase an individual’s professional credibility in cybersecurity and provide a competitive edge in the job market.

Who can have these Courses?

CompTIA recommends that candidates have the following:

• Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge: Candidates should have a basic understanding of networking concepts and technologies, as well as the ability to configure and troubleshoot network devices.
• At least two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security: Candidates should have some experience in security-related tasks, such as configuring and managing firewalls, implementing security policies, and performing security assessments.

Jobs you can land with CompTIA Security+

– Cybersecurity Manager

– Information Security Consultant

– Business Analyst

– Network Security Specialist

– Software Developer

– Systems Administrator

About the examination:

The Security+ (SY0-601) examination is the latest version of the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The following are the security domains that the Security+ exam tests you on:

1.0 Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities: Covers topics such as network attack types, application attacks, malware, vulnerabilities, threat actors and threat vectors, and types of security assessments.

2.0 Architecture and Design: Covers topics such as secure network design, virtualization and cloud computing, secure application development and deployment, authentication and authorization, cybersecurity resilience, physical security, and cryptographic concepts.

3.0 Implementation: Covers topics such as implementing secure protocols, implementing host and application security, implementing secure network design, installing and configuring wireless security settings, implementing secure mobile and cloud solutions, implementing authentication and authorization solutions, and implementing a PKI infrastructure.

4.0 Operations and Incident Response: Covers topics such as tools used to assess organization security, incident response, applying mitigation techniques after an incident, and digital forensics.

5.0 Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Covers topics such as types of security controls, regulations and standards, security policies, risk assessment, and data privacy solutions.

The exam consists of a maximum of 90 questions and has a time limit of 90 minutes. The questions are a combination of multiple-choice and performance-based, which require candidates to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

You will learn:

Attacks, Threats and Vulnerabilities

Focus on more threats, attacks and vulnerabilities from newer custom devices that must be mitigated, such as IoT and embedded devices, newer DDoS attacks and social engineering attacks based on current events

Architecture and Design

Includes coverage of enterprise environments and reliance on the cloud, which is growing quickly as organizations transition to hybrid networks

Implementation

Expanded to focus on administering identity, access management, PKI, basic cryptography, wireless and end-to-end security

Operations and Incident Response

Covers organizational security assessment and incident response procedures, such as basic threat detection, risk mitigation techniques, security controls and basic digital forensics

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Expanded to support organizational risk management and compliance with regulations, such as PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, NIST and CCPA