Security+ Training
Security+ Certification (Exam: SY0-101)
Security+ Boot Camp
CompTIA Security+ Certification certifies the competency of security professionals working in the IT industry. The theft or destruction of information or the disruption of communication resources can result in
not only lost time and revenue, but also an irreparable loss of confidence by clients and customers. The ability of computer networks to remain functional
continuously for only their intended users has been a necessity to business. Professionals who have Security+ training,  who have demonstrated the ability to respond to human and organizational weaknesses by passing Security+ tests, and who have had instruction in cryptography, communication
security, can use real-world tools, understand the infrastructure, and haven't just studied Security+ brain dumps will demand the respect of the IT industry. Your success in
our Security+ training and investigation of our Security+ study guide will result in not only passing Security+ tests, but also success against those who would steal, destroy, or
disable your business. Start your certification training today!
CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Curriculum - Test Objectives
Security+ certification exam is targeted at professionals with at least two years of networking
experience and possess a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP. Those holding the Security+ certification have demonstrated the aptitude and ability to master such knowledge areas as:
general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security.
It is recommended that the Security+ test candidate have the knowledge and skills equivalent
of those tested for in the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams.
CompTIA Security+ General Exam Information
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam is targeted at professionals with at least two years of networking experience and possess a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP. Those holding the
Security+ certification have demonstrated the aptitude and ability to master such knowledge areas as: general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics
of cryptography, and operational/organizational security.
It is recommended that the Security+ test candidate have the knowledge and skills equivalent of those tested for in the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification exams.
|
Security+ Online Course Details
|
s91150on
|
$319.00
|
|
|
Security+ CD-ROMs Three CD Set, E-Workbook and Exam Quizzer
|
s91150cd
|
New Special Pricing
call for details
|
|
Meet our Expert
Tcat Houser — (CTT+, Network+, I-Net+, Server+, Security+, MCSE+I, etc) has garnered other milestones such as IBM PSE. This is the result of almost 40 years of "fussing with
electronics". He has authored several books and test simulations for Security+ as well as white-papers. Tcat was the lead on the free PDF Decrypting the Security+ Beta Exam which
was released 2 days before the beta version Security+ went live. This work has been credited with producing the highest passing score in the history of CompTIA exams. His most recent
white-paper details a scam on a social engineering email for identity theft, and the steps taken to shut down the bogus web site eBay-updates. info Angela Hebert — holds a Bachelor
of Science degree in Psychology (behavioral and social), as well as, an Associate's degree in Accounting and Taxation. She has over 10 years of practical and user support experience.
Within these 10 years, she has 6 years of liaison work with computer system operations and the social environment in a government agency. In the past year, she has lent her editorial,
grammatical, and translation (French and Spanish) skills to technological authors, Tcat Houser and Helen O'Boyle. She currently resides in Montréal, Canada, with her husband,
Marc Lambert, an aerospace engineer, and their 3 children.
Security+ Certification Examination Objectives
Response Limits
The examinee selects the option that best completes the statement or answers the question from four (4) or more response options. Distracters or wrong answers are response options
that examinees with incomplete knowledge or skill would likely choose, but are generally plausible responses fitting into the content area
Test item formats used in this examination are:
Multiple-choice:
The examinee selects one option that best answers the question or completes the
statement. The option may be to point and click on a selection that is embedded in a graphic.
Sample Directions:
The examinee reads the statement or question and selects only the option(s) that represent the best answer(s) from the options presented.
Security+ Domain 1.0 General Security Concepts
1.1. Access Control
1.1.1. MAC/DAC/RBAC
1.2. Authentication
1.2.1. Kerberos
1.2.2. CHAP
1.2.3. Certificates
1.2.4. Username/Password
1.2.5. Tokens
1.2.6. Multi-Factor
1.2.7. Mutual Authentication
1.2.8. Biometrics
1.3. Non-essential Services and Protocols - Disabling unnecessary systems / process / programs.
1.4. Attacks
1.4.1. DOS/DDOS
1.4.2. Back Door
1.4.3. Spoofing
1.4.4. Man in the Middle
1.4.5. Replay
1.4.6. TCP/IP Hijacking
1.4.7. Weak Keys
1.4.8. Mathematical
1.4.9. Social Engineering
1.4.10. Birthday
1.4.11. Password Guessing
1.4.11.1. Brute Force
1.4.11.2. Dictionary
1.4.12. Software Exploitation
1.5. Malicious Code
1.5.1. Viruses
1.5.2. Trojan Horses
1.5.3. Logic Bombs
1.5.4. Worms
1.6. Social Engineering
1.7. Auditing - Logging, system scanning
top
Security+ Domain 2.0 Communication Security
1.1. Remote Access
1.1.1. 802.1x
1.1.2. VPN
1.1.3. RADIUS
1.1.4. TACACS/+
1.1.5. L2TP/PPTP
1.1.6. SSH
1.1.7. IPSEC
1.1.8. Vulnerabilities
1.2. Email
1.2.1. S/MIME
1.2.2. PGP
1.2.3. Vulnerabilities
1.2.3.1. Spam
1.2.3.2. Hoaxes
1.3. Web
1.3.1. SSL/TLS
1.3.2. HTTP/S
1.3.3. Instant Messaging
2.3.3.1 Vulnerabilities
2.3.3.2 8.3 Naming Conventions
2.3.3.3 Packet Sniffing
2.3.3.4 Privacy
1.3.4. Vulnerabilities
1.3.4.1. Java Script
1.3.4.2. ActiveX
1.3.4.3. Buffer Overflows
1.3.4.4. Cookies
1.3.4.5. Signed Applets
1.3.4.6. CGI
1.3.4.7. SMTP Relay
1.4. Directory - Recognition not administration
1.4.1. SSL/TLS
1.4.2. LDAP
1.5. File Transfer
1.5.1. S/FTP
1.5.2. Blind FTP/Anonymous
1.5.3. File sharing
1.5.4. Vulnerabilities
1.5.4.1. Packet Sniffing
1.6. Wireless
1.6.1. WTLS
1.6.2. 802.11x
1.6.3. WEP/WAP
1.6.4. Vulnerabilities
1.6.4.1. Site Surveys
top
Security+ Domain 3.0 Infrastructure Security
1.1. Devices
1.1.1. Firewalls
1.1.2. Routers
1.1.3. Switches
1.1.4. Wireless
1.1.5. Modems
1.1.6. RAS
1.1.7. Telecom/PBX
1.1.8. VPN
1.1.9. IDS
1.1.10. Network Monitoring/Diagnostic
1.1.11. Workstations
1.1.12. Servers
1.1.13. Mobile Devices
1.2. Media
1.2.1. Coax
1.2.2. UTP/STP
1.2.3. Fiber
1.2.4. Removable media
1.2.4.1. Tape
1.2.4.2. CDR
1.2.4.3. Hard drives
1.2.4.4. Diskettes
1.2.4.5. Flashcards
1.2.4.6. Smartcards
1.3. Security Topologies
1.3.1. Security Zones
1.3.1.1. DMZ
1.3.1.2. Intranet
1.3.1.3. Extranet
1.3.2. VLANs
1.3.3. NAT
1.3.4. Tunneling
1.4. Intrusion Detection
1.4.1. Network Based
1.4.1.1. Active Detection
1.4.1.2. Passive Detection
1.4.2. Host Based
1.4.2.1. Active Detection
1.4.2.2. Passive Detection
1.4.3. Honey pots
1.4.4. Incident Response
1.5. Security Baselines
1.5.1. OS/NOS Hardening (Concepts and processes)
1.5.1.1. File System
1.5.1.2. Updates (Hotfixes, Service Packs, Patches)
1.5.2. Network Hardening
1.5.2.1. Updates (Firmware)
1.5.2.2. Configuration
1.5.2.2.1. Enabling and Disabling Services and Protocols
1.5.2.2.2. Access control lists
1.5.3. Application Hardening
1.5.3.1. Updates (Hotfixes, Service Packs, Patches)
1.5.3.2. Web Servers
1.5.3.3. Email Servers
1.5.3.4. FTP Servers
1.5.3.5. DNS Servers
1.5.3.6. NNTP Servers
1.5.3.7. File/Print Servers
1.5.3.8. DHCP Servers
1.5.3.9. Data Repositories
1.5.3.9.1. Directory Services
1.5.3.9.2. Databases
top
Security+ Domain 4.0 Basics of Cryptography
1.1. Algorithms
1.1.1. Hashing
1.1.2. Symmetric
1.1.3. Asymmetric
1.2. Concepts of Using Cryptography
1.2.1. Confidentiality
1.2.2. Integrity
1.2.2.1. Digital Signatures
1.2.3. Authentication
1.2.4. Non-Repudiation
1.2.4.1. Digital Signatures
1.2.5. Access Control
1.3. PKI
1.3.1. Certificates - Distinguish which certificates are used for what purpose. Basics only.
1.3.1.1. Certificate Policies
1.3.1.2. Certificate Practice Statements
1.3.2. Revocation
1.3.3. Trust Models
1.4. Standards and Protocols
1.5. Key Management/Certificate Lifecycle
1.5.1. Centralized vs. Decentralized
1.5.2. Storage
1.5.2.1. Hardware vs. Software
1.5.2.2. Private Key Protection
1.5.3. Escrow
1.5.4. Expiration
1.5.5. Revocation
1.5.5.1. Status Checking
1.5.6. Suspension
1.5.6.1. Status Checking
1.5.7. Recovery
1.5.7.1. M of N Control
1.5.8. Renewal
1.5.9. Destruction
1.5.10. Key Usage
1.5.10.1. Multiple Key Pairs (Single, Dual)
top
Security+ Domain 5.0 Operational/Organizational Security
1.1. Physical Security
1.1.1. Access Control
1.1.1.1. Physical Barriers
1.1.1.2. Biometrics
1.1.2. Social Engineering
1.1.3. Environment
1.1.3.1. Wireless Cells
1.1.3.2. Location
1.1.3.3. Shielding
1.1.3.4. Fire Suppression
1.2. Disaster Recovery
1.2.1. Backups
1.2.1.1. Off Site Storage
1.2.2. Secure Recovery
1.2.2.1. Alternate Sites
1.2.3. Disaster Recovery Plan
1.3. Business Continuity
1.3.1. Utilities
1.3.2. High Availability / Fault Tolerance
1.3.3. Backups
1.4. Policy and Procedures
1.4.1. Security Policy
1.4.1.1. Acceptable Use
1.4.1.2. Due Care
1.4.1.3. Privacy
1.4.1.4. Separation of duties
1.4.1.5. Need to Know
1.4.1.6. Password Management
1.4.1.7. SLA
1.4.1.8. Disposal / Destruction
5.4.1.9 HR Policy
5.4.1.9.1 Termination - Adding / revoking passwords, privileges, etc.
5.4.1.9.2 Hiring - Adding / revoking passwords, privileges, etc.
5.4.1.9.3 Code of Ethics
1.4.2. Incident Response Policy
1.5. Privilege Management
1.5.1. User/Group/Role Management
1.5.2. Single Sign-on
1.5.3. Centralized vs. Decentralized
1.5.4. Auditing (Privilege, Usage, Escalation)
1.5.5. MAC/DAC/RBAC
1.6. Forensics (Awareness, conceptual knowledge and understanding - know what your role is)
1.6.1. Chain of Custody
1.6.2. Preservation of Evidence
1.6.3. Collection of Evidence
1.7. Risk Identification
1.7.1. Asset Identification
1.7.2. Risk Assessment
1.7.3. Threat Identification
1.7.4. Vulnerabilities
1.8. Education - Training of end users, executives and HR
1.8.1. Communication
1.8.2. User Awareness
1.8.3. Education
1.8.4. Online Resources
1.9. Documentation
1.9.1. Standards and Guidelines
1.9.2. Systems Architecture
1.9.3. Change Documentation
1.9.4. Logs and Inventories
1.9.5. Classification
1.9.5.1. Notification
1.9.6. Retention/Storage
1.9.7. Destruction
top
|
