Lesson 1: Identifying Security Fundamentals
- Identify Information Security Concepts
- Identify Basic Security Controls
- Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization
- Concepts
- Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts
Lesson 2: Analyzing Risk
- Analyze Organizational Risk
- Analyze the Business Impact of Risk
Lesson 3: Identifying Security Threats
- Identify Types of Attackers
- Identify Social Engineering Attacks
- Identify Malware
- Identify Software-Based Threats
- Identify Network-Based Threats
- Identify Wireless Threats
- Identify Physical Threats
Lesson 4: Conducting Security Assessments
- Identify Vulnerabilities
- Assess Vulnerabilities
- Implement Penetration Testing
Lesson 5: Implementing Host and Software Security
- Implement Host Security
- Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
- Implement Mobile Device Security
- Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle
Lesson 6: Implementing Network Security
- Configure Network Security Technologies
- Secure Network Design Elements
- Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
- Secure Wireless Traffic
Lesson 7: Managing Identity and Access
- Implement Identity and Access Management
- Configure Directory Services
- Configure Access Services
- Manage Accounts
Lesson 8: Implementing Cryptography
- Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
- Select Cryptographic Algorithms
- Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
- Enroll Certificates
- Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
- Revoke Certificates
Lesson 9: Implementing Operational Security
- Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
- Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
- Implement Security Strategies
- Manage Data Security Processes
- Implement Physical Controls
Lesson 10: Addressing Security Incidents
- Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
- Respond to Security Incidents
- Investigate Security Incidents
Lesson 11: Ensuring Business Continuity
- Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Processes
- Develop a Business Continuity Plan
Appendix A: Taking the Exams
Appendix B: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® Security+® Exam SY0-501
Appendix C: Linux Essentials
Appendix D: Log File Essentials
Appendix E: Programming Essentials
