CompTIA Security+ (Exam SYO-601)

Course Prerequisites

Students should meet the following criteria prior to taking the course:

• Recommended that students have taken CompTIA Network+ certification course and exam, together with 24 months experience in networking support/IT administration
• Know the function and basic features of the components of a PC
• Use Windows Server to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel, Management Consoles, Command Line Tools)
• Operate the Linux OS using basic command-line tools
• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, Topology, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, switches, routers)
• Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols, and troubleshooting tools

Outline

Module 1 / Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities

Indicators of Compromise

• Why is Security Important?
• Security Policy
• Threat Actor Types
• The Kill Chain
• Social Engineering
• Phishing
• Malware Types
• Trojans and Spyware
• Open Source Intelligence
• Labs
• VM Orientation
• Malware Types

Critical Security Controls

• Security Control Types
• Defense in Depth
• Frameworks and Compliance
• Vulnerability Scanning and Pen Tests
• Security Assessment Techniques
• Pen Testing Concepts
• Vulnerability Scanning Concepts
• Exploit Frameworks
• Lab
• Using Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Security Posture Assessment Tools

• Topology Discovery
• Service Discovery
• Packet Capture
• Packet Capture Tools
• Remote Access Trojans
• Honeypots and Honeynets
• Labs
• Using Network Scanning Tools 1
• Using Network Scanning Tools 2
• Using Steganography Tools

Incident Response

• Incident Response Procedures
• Preparation Phase
• Identification Phase
• Containment Phase
• Eradication and Recovery Phases

Module 2 / Identity and Access Management

Cryptography

• Uses of Cryptography
• Cryptographic Terminology and Ciphers
• Cryptographic Products
• Hashing Algorithms
• Symmetric Algorithms
• Asymmetric Algorithms
• Diffie-Hellman and Elliptic Curve
• Transport Encryption
• Cryptographic Attacks
• Lab
• Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

Public Key Infrastructure

• PKI Standards
• Digital Certificates
• Certificate Authorities
• Types of Certificate
• Implementing PKI
• Storing and Distributing Keys
• Key Status and Revocation
• PKI Trust Models
• PGP / GPG
• Lab
• Deploying Certificates and Implementing Key Recovery

Identification and Authentication

• Access Control Systems
• Identification
• Authentication
• LAN Manager / NTLM
• Kerberos
• PAP, CHAP, and MS-CHAP
• Password Attacks
• Token-based Authentication
• Biometric Authentication
• Common Access Card
• Lab
• Using Password Cracking Tools

Identity and Access Services

• Authorization
• Directory Services
• RADIUS and TACACS+
• Federation and Trusts
• Federated Identity Protocols

Account Management

• Formal Access Control Models
• Account Types
• Windows Active Directory
• Creating and Managing Accounts
• Account Policy Enforcement
• Credential Management Policies
• Account Restrictions
• Accounting and Auditing
• Lab
• Using Account Management Tools

Module 3 / Architecture and Design (1)

Secure Network Design

• Network Zones and Segments • Subnetting • Switching Infrastructure • Switching Attacks and Hardening • Endpoint Security • Network Access Control • Routing Infrastructure • Network Address Translation • Software Defined Networking • Lab • Implementing a Secure Network Design

Firewalls and Load Balancers

• Basic Firewalls • Stateful Firewalls • Implementing a Firewall or Gateway • Web Application Firewalls • Proxies and Gateways • Denial of Service Attacks • Load Balancers • Lab • Implementing a Firewall

IDS and SIEM

• Intrusion Detection Systems • Configuring IDS • Log Review and SIEM • Data Loss Prevention • Malware and Intrusion Response • Lab • Using an Intrusion Detection System

Secure Wireless Access

• Wireless LANs • WEP and WPA • Wi-Fi Authentication • Extensible Authentication Protocol • Additional Wi-Fi Security Settings • Wi-Fi Site Security • Personal Area Networks

Physical Security Controls

• Site Layout and Access • Gateways and Locks • Alarm Systems • Surveillance • Hardware Security • Environmental Controls

Module 4 / Architecture and Design (2)

Secure Protocols and Services

• DHCP Security • DNS Security • Network Management Protocols • HTTP and Web Servers • SSL / TSL and HTTPS • Web Security Gateways • Email Services • S/MIME • File Transfer • Voice and Video Services • VoIP • Labs • Implementing Secure Network Addressing Services • Configuring a Secure Email Service

Secure Remote Access

• Remote Access Architecture • Virtual Private Networks • IPSec • Remote Access Servers • Remote Administration Tools • Hardening Remote Access Infrastructure • Lab • Implementing a Virtual Private Network

Secure Systems Design

• Trusted Computing • Hardware / Firmware Security • Peripheral Device Security • Secure Configurations • OS Hardening • Patch Management • Embedded Systems • Security for Embedded Systems

Secure Mobile Device Services

• Mobile Device Deployments • Mobile Connection Methods • Mobile Access Control Systems • Enforcement and Monitoring

Secure Virtualization and Cloud Services

• Virtualization Technologies • Virtualization Security Best Practices • Cloud Computing • Cloud Security Best Practices

Module 5 / Risk Management

Forensics

• Forensic Procedures • Collecting Evidence • Capturing System Images • Handling and Analyzing Evidence • Lab • Using Forensic Tools

Disaster Recovery and Resiliency

• Continuity of Operations Plans • Disaster Recovery Planning • Resiliency Strategies • Recovery Sites • Backup Plans and Policies • Resiliency and Automation Strategies

Risk Management

• Business Impact Analysis • Identification of Critical Systems • Risk Assessment • Risk Mitigation

Secure Application Development

• Application Vulnerabilities • Application Exploits • Web Browser Exploits • Secure Application Design • Secure Coding Concepts • Auditing Applications • Secure DevOps • Lab • Identifying a Man-in-the-Browser Attack

Organizational Security • Corporate Security Policy • Personnel Management Policies • Interoperability Agreements • Data Roles • Data Sensitivity Labeling and Handling • Data Wiping and Disposal • Privacy and Employee Conduct Policies • Security Policy Training