CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.
Dates: December 21-22, 28-29 (2024)
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm, USA Central Time
Training format: Live Online (Instructor Led)
Overview
The Security+ certification lays a foundational cornerstone for individuals aiming to carve out a fulfilling career path in cybersecurity, distinguishing itself as the industry’s most recognized baseline certification for cybersecurity skills across various job roles. It stands out as the market’s most adopted early career cybersecurity certification with ISO/ANSI accreditation, incorporating hands-on, performance-based questions within its examination process. Additionally, Security+ keeps professionals abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity technology, including terms, techniques, and tools, equipping them with early career skills in emerging trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT. This ensures that they are well-prepared to navigate and succeed in the rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
How Will Comptia Security+ Get You Ahead?
The new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) course represents the latest and greatest in cybersecurity, covering the most in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk – and more. The exam will verify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. Once certified, you’ll understand the core skills needed to succeed on the job – and employers will notice too.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, the participants will be able to:
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and implement appropriate security solutions.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology.
- Operate with awareness of applicable regulations, policies, and the principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
- Recognize various threats, vulnerabilities, and implement effective mitigations to enhance security posture.
- Understand and articulate the components of security architecture, including how different elements contribute to a secure environment.
- Manage a security program, integrating compliance, governance, and risk management.
Jobs that use CompTIA Security+
- Security Specialist
- Security Administrator
- Systems Administrator
- Help Desk Analyst
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
Technical skills covered in the certification and training
12%
General Security Concepts
- Compare and contrast various types of security controls
- Summarize fundamental security concepts
- Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security
- Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
22%
Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
- Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations
- Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces
- Explain various types of vulnerabilities
- Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise
18%
Security Architecture
- Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models
- Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure
- Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data
- Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture
28%
Security Operations
- Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources
- Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software, and data asset management
- Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management
- Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools
- Given a scenario, modify Enterprise capabilities to enhance security
- Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management
- Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations
- Explain appropriate incident response activities
- Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation
20%
Security Program Management & Oversight
- Summarize elements of effective security governance
- Explain elements of the risk management process
- Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management
- Summarize elements of effective security compliance
- Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments
- Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices
Organizations That Contributed to the Development of CompTIA Security+
- Blue Chip Talent
- Brotherhood Mutual
- Contentful
- Cyber Warfare Tactics LLC
- Deakin University
- Deloitte
- Fidelis Risk Advisory
- Fidelity Investments
- Five9
- General Dynamics IT (GDIT)
- Growth Arbor
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
- L3Harris
- Linford and Company LLC
- Lippert Components
- MindPoint Group
- Nationwide
- Organon
- SenseOn
- SS&C Technologies
- U.S. Navy Center for Information Dominance
- Washington State Patrol
- Wells Fargo
- Zoom
Who should attend this training course?
- Aspiring and current IT/cyber security professional.
- Individuals seeking to validate cybersecurity skills.
- Security specialists and consultants.
- IT administrators and managers focused on security.
- Anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
What will the certification allow you to do?
Earning the CompTIA Security+ certification verifies your skills in assessing and implementing security solutions, monitoring and securing hybrid environments, and understanding governance, risk, and compliance. It opens doors to cybersecurity careers by demonstrating your ability to tackle real-world security challenges, making you an asset to potential employers.
What will you get?
- Official CompTIA course material (online access) and CompTIA Security+ simulated labs
- Official CompTIA Security+ certification (after passing the online exam)
- Free CompTIA exam voucher included (valid for 12 months)
- 4 days of live online instructor-led training from a highly experienced senior instructor
Pricing & Discounts
Bundle 1: $349
Includes:
- Official CompTIA Security+ Courseware
- Simulated Labs
- 4 days of live, online instructor-led training
Bundle 2: $749
Includes everything in Bundle 1, plus:
- CompTIA Security+ Exam Voucher
Instructor
Mr. Nahil Mahmood
Global Head of Cybersecurity & Master Trainer, Corvit Networks
Mr. Nahil Mahmood
Global Head of Cybersecurity & Master Trainer, Corvit Networks
Nahil Mahmood is a cyber security leader with over 25 years of experience in information technology and cyber security with the last 15 years specifically in cyber security leadership roles. Nahil has the privilege of serving as the former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the financial sector, and has also formed and led a cyber security consultancy firm as CEO and Principal Consultant. During the ten years of running his own cyber security consulting firm, he had the opportunity to conduct over 65 projects for the financial, industrial, technology, healthcare, and retail sectors related to implementation of ISMS, security governance, cyber security transformation, security assessments, and implementation of security solutions.
Trainer credentials
- APAC ISC2 Information Security Leadership Achievement Award (ISLA) Winner
- Eight (8) PECB certifications as Lead Auditor & Lead Implementor for ISO 27001 (ISMS), ISO 22301 (BCMS), ISO 27701 (PIMS), and ISO 42001 (AIMS)
- Over 15,000 hours of cybersecurity consulting experience in over seven (7) sectors
- Former CISO for a financial institution
- CIPP/US (IAPP), CCSK, 3x MITRE ATT&CK certified
- Certified trainer for PECB, ISC2, CompTIA, and CSA
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