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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

LE048

Learn core cybersecurity skills with the globally recognised CompTIA Security+ qualification and become a certified IT security professional.

Course duration

Up to 12 months.

Course outcome

Upon completion, you will receive a CompTIA certificate of completion and be fully prepared to schedule your CompTIA exam to achieve full certification.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

To receive your CompTIA certification, you will need to complete an exam. CompTIA exam fees range between £150 and £240 depending on the specification chosen.

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This course is only available to study online.

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£279.00
Course code: LE048

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Course overview

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification is a globally recognised qualification aligned with real-world job requirements in cybersecurity. The course provides the skills needed for those pursuing a role in IT security, focusing on securing networks, systems, applications, and data.

Upon completion of this course, you will be prepared to take the SY0-701 exam by covering key topics such as threat identification, risk management, access control, incident response, and securing cloud and mobile environments.

As a certified Security+ professional, you will be qualified to help protect company systems, software, and more.

  • Fundamental Security Concepts
  • Zero Trust
  • Deception and Disruption
  • Security Controls
  • Change Management and Security
  • Cryptography Basics
  • Asymmetric Encryption
  • Hashing
  • Digital Certificates
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Data and Keys
  • Crypto Implementations
  • Blockchain
  • Non-Cryptographic Data Protection

  • Threat Actors and Motivations
  • Threat Vectors
  • O.MG-No Cable
  • Social Engineering
  • Operating System Vulnerabilities and Attacks
  • Application Vulnerabilities and Attacks
  • Web-based Vulnerabilities and Attacks
  • Other Vulnerabilities
  • Common Malicious Activity Indicators
  • Insider Threat Indicators
  • Social Engineering Indicators
  • Malware Activity Indicators
  • Operating System Attack Indicators
  • Application Attack Indicators
  • Physical Attack Indicators
  • Network Attack Indicators
  • Cryptographic Attack Indicators
  • Password Attack Indicators
  • Network Segmentation
  • Access Control
  • Enterprise Device Hardening

  • Network Segmentation
  • High Availability
  • Virtualization
  • Cloud
  • Serverless Computing
  • IoT
  • ICS SCADA
  • RTOS and Embedded Systems
  • Reducing the Attack Surface
  • Firewalls
  • IDS IPS.mp4
  • Secure Communications - Access
  • Port Security
  • SD-WAN and SASE
  • Data Classifications
  • Protecting Data Types
  • Data Considerations
  • Redundancy
  • Alternate Sites
  • Multiple Platforms
  • Business Continuity

  • Secure Baselines
  • Attack Surface Reduction
  • Wireless Installation
  • Wireless Security Settings
  • Mobile Solutions
  • Application Security Management
  • Asset Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Monitoring Activities
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Intrusion Detection Configuration
  • Web Traffic Filtering
  • Operating System Policy
  • Network Service Security
  • Data Loss Protection
  • Network Access Control
  • Identity Management
  • Access Management
  • Security Automation
  • Incident Response
  • Digital Forensics

  • Elements of Effective Security Governance
  • Elements of the Risk Management Process
  • Third Party Risk Assessment and Management
  • Effective Security Compliance
  • Audits and Assessments
  • Security Awareness Practices
  • Virtualization Considerations
  • Resource Rightsizing (CPU, Memory, etc)

To receive the full CompTIA Security+ Certification you are required to complete the CompTIA official exam. The exam can be purchased direct from CompTIA for £240.

Awarding body

The Computing Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice for the estimated 75 million person industry, and the tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s economy.

They promote industry growth, the development of highly skilled workforces, and a commitment to creating an environment where innovation happens, through education, training, and certificates.

CompTIA’s membership and certification holders span the full range of technology companies, from established Fortune 500 leaders to small and medium-sized tech businesses.

There are no formal assessments for this course. To receive the full Security+ certification, you are required to complete the CompTIA official exam. The exam can be purchased direct from CompTIA and costs £240.

Once enrolled, you will have 12 months access to course content.

This blended learning solution offers a highly interactive and engaging learning environment with video demonstrations, multimedia presentations and educational games to assist with your study. Fun quizzes and exam simulations after each module reinforce your confidence and aid progression to the next stage.

Upon completion of your exam, you will receive a CompTIA certificate of completion, so you can showcase your achievement to future employers.

FAQs

No previous knowledge is required to enrol onto this course, just a basic knowledge of IT.

Yes, you have 12 months to complete the course.

To receive the full CompTIA certification you, would are required to complete the official CompTIA Exam. The exam can be purchased direct from CompTIA and costs £240.

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 0121 329 4656 and they'll do their best to help.