Security+ Certification (AG8801) — A 5-Day Course

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Synopsis

Security+ CompTIA Certification is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It is also the main course you will take to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ examination (exam number SY0-101). In this course, you'll build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify security threats
• Harden internal systems and services
• Harden internetwork devices and services
• Secure network communications
• Manage a PKI
• Manage certificates
• Enforce an organizational security policy
• Monitor the security infrastructure

Intended Audience

This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as NetWare, Macintosh, UNIX/Linux, and OS/2, who wants to: further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

Course Prerequisites

Students should have successfully completed CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or have equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the following courses: A+ Certification: Core Hardware A+ Certification: Operating Systems Network+ Certification: 3rd Edition.

Although not required, students might find it helpful to obtain foundational information from introductory operating system administration courses.

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