Overview What You Will Learn Curriculum Instructor

Course Overview

In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity has become more than a necessity—it’s a foundation of modern IT infrastructure. The CompTIA Security+ certification equips professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. This course is designed to help learners grasp core security principles, including threat detection, risk management, and cryptographic practices, all of which are critical in securing networks, systems, and data. Whether you’re an aspiring cybersecurity analyst or a seasoned IT professional aiming to validate your expertise, mastering these concepts is key to building a secure digital environment and advancing your career.

This course begins with the Fundamentals of Information Technology, covering core hardware components such as RAM, motherboards, and storage devices. From there, it delves into Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities, exploring various cyber threats including social engineering, cryptographic attacks, and application exploits. You’ll then examine Technologies and Tools, focusing on firewalls, VPNs, and tools for security posture assessment. The Architecture & Design section walks through network segmentation, secure system implementation, and cloud security. Moving on, Identity & Access Management emphasizes authentication methods and account controls. Risk Management explores policies, disaster recovery, and incident response. Finally, Cryptography & PKI unpacks encryption fundamentals, algorithm characteristics, wireless security, and public key infrastructure.

By the end of this course, you'll be well-prepared to tackle the Security+ exam and handle real-world cybersecurity challenges with confidence and clarity.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn how to identify threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
  • Learn about security technologies and tools to help you secure your network
  • Learn how to design and create a security architecture within your organization
  • Understand how identity and access management improves security on a network
  • Learn how cryptography and PKI helps secure your data as its passes across an unsecure network

Program Curriculum

  • Introduction
  • Safety and Professionalism
  • Essentials of a Computer
  • Types of RAM
  • Fundamentals of Motherboards
  • Power Supply Unit (PSU)
  • Mass Storage Devices
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Introduction
  • Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IoC)
  • Comparing Different Types of Attacks – Social Engineering
  • Comparing Different Types of Attacks – Application Attacks
  • Comparing Different Types of Attacks – Wireless Attacks
  • Comparing Different Types of Attacks – Cryptographic Attacks
  • Understanding Threat Actors
  • Understanding the Need for Penetration Testing
  • Learning About the Concepts of Vulnerability Scanning
  • Types of Vulnerabilities
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Introduction
  • Network Security Components – Firewalls and VPN
  • Network Security Components – Network Devices
  • Network Security Components – Proxies and Load Balancers
  • Network Security Components – Wireless Devices
  • Network Security Components – Other Security Devices
  • Using Security Tools to Assess Security Posture – Software Tools
  • Using Security Tools to Assess Security Posture – CLI Tools
  • Understanding Common Security Issues
  • Understanding Security Technologies
  • Securing Mobile Devices - Connection
  • Securing Mobile Devices - Management
  • Securing Mobile Devices - Enforcement
  • Securing Mobile Devices - Deployment
  • Implementing Secure Protocols
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Introduction
  • Understanding Frameworks and Best Practices
  • Secure Configuration
  • Secure Network Architecture – Zones and Topologies
  • Secure Network Architecture – Network Segmentation
  • Secure Network Architecture – VPN
  • Secure Network Architecture – Device Placement
  • Implementing Secure Systems – Hardware Firmware Security
  • Implementing Secure Systems – Operating System Security
  • Implementing Secure Systems – Peripherals
  • Understanding the Importance of Secure Staging Concepts
  • Understanding Security Issues with Embedded Systems
  • Secure Application Development – Life Cycle Models
  • Secure Application Development – Version Control, Change Management, and Provisioning
  • Secure Application Development – Secure Coding Concepts
  • Secure Application Development – Code Quality and Testing
  • Security in Cloud and Virtualization Concepts
  • Understanding Resiliency and Automation Strategies to Reduce Risk
  • Implementing Physical Security Controls
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Introduction
  • Understanding Identity and Access Management
  • Configuring Identity and Access Services – Part 1
  • Configuring Identity and Access Services – Part 2
  • Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls
  • Account Management Practices – Part 1
  • Account Management Practices – Part 2
  • Chapter 5 Quiz

  • Introduction
  • Understanding the Importance of Policies, Plans, and Procedures – Part 1
  • Understanding the Importance of Policies, Plans, and Procedures – Part 2
  • Understanding the Importance of Policies, Plans, and Procedures – Part 3
  • Business Impact Analysis Concepts
  • Risk Management Processes
  • Incident Response Procedures – Part 1
  • Incident Response Procedures – Part 2
  • Building and Planning Effective Business Continuity Plans
  • Computer Forensics Concepts – Part 1
  • Computer Forensics Concepts – Part 2
  • Understanding Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations – Part 1
  • Understanding Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations – Part 2
  • Understanding Types of Controls
  • Data Security and Privacy Practices
  • Chapter 6 Quiz

  • Introduction
  • Understanding the Concepts of Cryptography – Part 1
  • Understanding the Concepts of Cryptography – Part 2
  • Understanding the Concepts of Cryptography – Part 3
  • Describing the Characteristics of Cryptography Algorithms – Part 1
  • Describing the Characteristics of Cryptography Algorithms – Part 2
  • Implementing Wireless Security
  • Understanding Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) – Part 1
  • Understanding Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) – Part 2
  • Chapter 7 Quiz
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Instructor

Glen Singh

Glen D. Singh, CEH, CHFI, CCNA (CyberOps, Security, and Routing & Switching) is a cybersecurity instructor, author, and consultant. He specializes in penetration testing, digital forensics, network security, and enterprise networking. He enjoys teaching and mentoring students, writing books, and participating in a range of outdoor activities. As an aspiring game-changer, Glen is passionate about developing cyber security awareness in his homeland, Trinidad and Tobago. Glen is also the author of the following books: Learn Kali Linux 2019 Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter CompTIA Network+ Certification Guide CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide

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