CompTIA Security+ Intensive Tutoring(CT02-Security+)

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Network Security

• Implement security configuration parameters on network devices and other technologies.
• Given a scenario, use secure network administration principles.
• Explain network design elements and components.
• Given a scenario, implement common protocols and services.
• Given a scenario, troubleshoot security issues related to wireless networking.

Module 2: Compliance and Operational Security

• Explain the importance of risk related concepts.
• Summarize the security implications of integrating systems and data with third parties.
• Given a scenario, implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Given a scenario, implement basic forensic procedures.
• Summarize common incident response procedures.
• Explain the importance of security related awareness and training.
• Compare and contrast physical security and environmental controls.
• Summarize risk management best practices.
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate control to meet the goals of security.

Module 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Explain types of malware
• Summarize various types of attacks.
• Summarize social engineering attacks and the associated effectiveness with each attack.
• Explain types of wireless attacks.
• Explain types of application attacks.
• Analyze a scenario and select the appropriate type of mitigation and deterrent techniques.
• Given a scenario, use appropriate tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning.

Module 4: Application, Data and Host Security

• Explain the importance of application security controls and techniques.
• Summarize mobile security concepts and technologies.
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate solution to establish host security.
• Implement the appropriate controls to ensure data security.
• Compare and contrast alternative methods to mitigate security risks in static environments.

Module 5: Access Control and Identity Management

• Compare and contrast the function and purpose of authentication services.
• Given a scenario, select the appropriate authentication, authorization or access control.
• Install and configure security controls when performing account management, based on best practices.

Module 6: Cryptography

• Given a scenario, utilize general cryptography concepts.
• Compliance and Operational Security
• Threats and Vulnerabilities