CompTIA Security+ Intensive Tutoring

COURSE OUTLINE:

Module 1:  Comparing Security Roles and Controls

• Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
• Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
• Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
• Determine Malware Types

Module 2:  Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

• Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
• Explain Threat Intelligence Sources

Module 3:  Performing Security Assessments

• Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
• Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
• Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
• Explain Penetration Testing Concepts

Module 4:  Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

• Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
• Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks

Module 5:  Implementing Authentication Controls

• Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
• Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
• Implement Authentication Technologies
• Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts

Module 6:  Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

• Implement Identity and Account Types
• Implement Account Policies
• Implement Authorization Solutions
• Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies

Module 7:  Implementing Secure network Designs

• Implement Secure Network Designs
• Implement Secure Switching and Routing
• Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
• Implement Load Balancer

Module 8:  Implementing Network Security Appliances & Protocols

• Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
• Implement Network Security Monitoring
• Summarize the Use of SIEM

Module 9:  Implementing Host & Mobile Security Solutions

• Implement Secure Firmware
• Implement Endpoint Security
• Implement Mobile Device Management
• Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections

Module 10:  Summarizing Secure Application Concepts

• Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
• Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
• Summarize Secure Coding Practices
• Implement Secure Script Environments
• Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts

Module 11:  Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

• Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
• Apply Cloud Security Solutions
• Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts

Module 12:  Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

• Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
• Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls

Module 13:  Explaining Incident Response & Digital Forensics

• Summarize Incident Response Procedures
• Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
• Apply Mitigation Controls
• Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
• Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition

Module 14:  Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

• Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts

Module 15:  Explaining Physical Security

• Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
• Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls