Lesson 1: Comparing and Contrasting Attacks
- Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
- Explain Threat Actor Types Topic 1C: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
- Determine Malware Types
Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls
- Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
- Follow Incident Response Procedures
Lesson 3: Using Security Assessment Tools
- Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
- Use Topology Discovery Software Tools
- Use Fingerprinting and Sniffing Software Tools
- Use Vulnerability Scanning Software Tools
Lesson 4: Comparing and Contrasting Basic Concepts of Cryptography
- Compare and Contrast Basic Concepts of Cryptography
- Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Attack Types
- Explain Hashing and Symmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
- Explain Asymmetric Cryptographic Algorithms
Lesson 5: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
- Implement PKI Management
Lesson 6: Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls
- Compare and Contrast Identity and Authentication Concepts
- Install and Configure Authentication Protocols
- Implement Multifactor Authentication
Lesson 7: Managing Access Services and Accounts
- Install and Configure Authorization and Directory Services
- Implement Access Management Controls
- Differentiate Account Management Practices
- Implement Account Auditing and Recertification
Lesson 8: Implementing Secure Network Architecture Concepts
- Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts
- Install and Configure Secure Switching Infrastructure
- Install and Configure Network Access Control
- Install and Configure Secure Routing and NAT Infrastructure
Lesson 9: Installing and Configuring Security Appliances
- Install and Configure Firewalls and Proxies
- Install and Configure Load Balancers
- Install and Configure Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
- Install and Configure Logging and SIEM Systems
Lesson 10: Installing and Configuring Wireless and Physical Access Security
- Install and Configure Wireless Infrastructure
- Install and Configure Wireless Security Settings
- Explain the Importance of Physical Security Controls
Lesson 11: Deploying Secure Host, Embedded, and Mobile Systems
- Implement Secure Hardware Systems Design
- Implement Secure Host Systems Design
- Implement Secure Embedded Systems Design
- Implement Secure Mobile Device Systems Design
Lesson 12: Implementing Secure Network Access Protocols
- Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
- Implement Secure Remote Administration Protocols
Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Network Applications
- Implement Secure Web Services
- Implement Secure Communications Services
- Implement Secure Virtualization Infrastructure
- Implement Secure Cloud Services
Lesson 14: Explaining Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Concepts
- Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Explain Disaster Recovery Planning Concepts
- Explain Resiliency and Continuity of Operations Strategies
- Summarize Basic Concepts of Forensics
Lesson 15: Summarizing Secure Application Development Concepts
- Explain the Impact of Vulnerability Types
- Summarize Secure Application Development Concepts
Lesson 16: Explaining Organizational Security Concepts
- Explain the Importance of Security Policies
- Implement Data Security and Privacy Practices
- Explain the Importance of Personnel Management
Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-501)
