CompTIA Security+

What Will You Learn?

• Learning about social engineering and insider threats.
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
• Understanding encryption, VPNs, and secure protocols.
• Learning about security architectures, including network and cloud security.
• Understanding concepts like defense in depth, secure network architecture, and operating systems security.
• Comprehending authentication methods (multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, etc.).
• Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Learning to identify and assess risks to organizational assets.
• Understanding concepts such as incident response, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery.
• Understanding encryption algorithms and their applications.
• Learning about Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management.
• Understanding the legal and regulatory requirements for security (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Learning about security policies, awareness training, and operational best practices.
• Steps to take during and after a security incident.
• Best practices for incident detection, response, and reporting.
• Understanding penetration testing and vulnerability assessment methodologies.
• Learning to conduct security assessments effectively.
• Recognizing vulnerabilities in systems and applications
• Understanding various types of malware and attacks (e.g., phishing, ransomware, etc.).