CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp

The curriculum has been developed by distinguished faculty from Great Learning meet the evolving needs of the Cyber world. Learners will be taught using a combination of learning methods. These include bite-sized lecture videos, Instructor-led online classes with special emphasis on strategies needed to take a strong attempt at the CompTIA Security+ Certificate Examination.

Orientation

In this first week of the program you will receive access to the learning platform. Getting to know each other will be the highlight of this week. Great Learning’s team will help you get on board with the program.

Pre-Work (Optional)

For professionals seeking a career in cyber security, we have a special course to fortify the fundamentals of cyber security solutions. With a strong foundation, your learning journey in cyber security culminating in the CompTIA Security+ certification will be more streamlined.

Module 1: General Security Concepts

Key Takeaways

• Differentiate between the types of security controls and their implementation
• Grasp the fundamental concepts of cybersecurity
• Understand change management processes and its impact on security
• Develop the ability to implement appropriate cryptographic solutions

Topics

• Types of Cybersecurity Controls
• CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability) Triad
• Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
• Zero Trust
• Change management concepts
• Cryptography
• Blockchain
• Digital Signatures and certificates

Module 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

Key Takeaways

• Evaluate common threat actors and their motivation
• Understand different types of threat actors, attack vectors and attack surfaces
• Recognize the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities
• Learn to analyze indicators of malicious activities
• Assimilate mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.

Topics

• Types and attributes of Threat actors
• Attack Surfaces - Human Vectors, Unsecure Networks, Supply Chain vectors and Unsupported systems/applications
• Types of vulnerabilities
• Attacks on Application & Network
• Malware-based attacks
• Physical attacks
• Cryptographic attacks
• Mitigation Strategies

Module 3: Security Architecture

Key Takeaways

• Delve into the implications of different architecture models in the context of cybersecurity.
• Learn to apply security principles for securing enterprise infrastructure
• Understand data protection strategies
• Discover the importance of recovery and resilience in security architecture.

Topics

• Security implication of Cloud architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization and Industrial COntrol Systems (ICS)
• Security Considerations in different architecture models
• Selection of effective controls
• Types and classification of data
• Methods to secure data
• Continuity of Operations
• Backups
• High availability

Module 4: Security Operations

Key Takeaways

• Learn to apply common security techniques to computing resources
• Delve into the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management.
• Explore vulnerability management activities
• Understand the usage of alerting and monitoring security technologies
• Discover techniques to modify security policies to enhance security
• Comprehend the techniques to implement and maintain identity and access management
• Grasp the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations
• Learn about implementing incident response activities
• Understand the usage of data sources to support an investigation

Topics

• Methods to Identify Vulnerabilities
• Vulnerability response and remediation
• Monitoring computing resources
• Cybersecurity tools and technologies - Firewall, IDS (Intrusion Detection System), IPS (Intrusion Prevention System), Email Security, Security Information And Event Management (SIEM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Identity access management
• Multifactor authentication
• Use cases of automation and scripting
• Incident response activities
• Event Logs and Data Sources

Module 5: Security Program Management and Oversight

Key Takeaways

• Understand the measures required for effective security governance
• Learn about the elements of cybersecurity risk management
• Recognize the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management.
• Understand the elements of effective security compliance
• Delve into the types and purposes of audits and assessments.
• Learn to implement security awareness practices

Topics

• Guidelines, Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Risk Management Strategies
• Third-party risk assessment and management
• Compliance Monitoring and reporting
• Internal and External Audits
• Security awareness practices.