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CompTIA Security (Course & Lab)

Name: CompTIA Security (Course & Lab)
Brand: CompTIA
SKU: 978-1-61691-516-2
Price: 279.99 USD

(SY0-401-complete) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-516-2

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14+ Interactive Lessons | 235+ Exercises

48+ Videos | 05:47+ Hours

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CompTIA Security+ is a standalone certification from CompTIA with the exam code SY0-401. This certification covers the most important principles for securing a network and managing risk. The CompTIA Network+ certification is recommended before taking the Security+ exam. CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level, international, vendor-neutral credential designed for IT security professionals to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, information, operational, and application security.

Interactive Lessons

14+ Interactive Lessons | 235+ Exercises | 123+ Quizzes | 730+ Flashcards | 730+ Glossary of terms

Gamified TestPrep

94+ Pre Assessment Questions | 5+ Full Length Tests | 108+ Post Assessment Questions | 460+ Practice Test Questions

Hands-On Labs

141+ LiveLab | 55+ Video tutorials | 44+ Minutes

Video Lessons

48+ Videos | 05:47+ Hours

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Measuring and Weighing Risk

Risk Assessment
Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
Summary
Exam Essentials

Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks

Monitoring Networks
Understanding Hardening
Securing the Network
Security Posture
Reporting Security Issues
Differentiating between Detection Controls and Prevention Controls
Summary
Exam Essentials

Understanding Devices and Infrastructure

Mastering TCP/IP
Designing a Secure Network
Understanding the Various Network Infrastructure Devices
Summary
Exam Essentials

Access Control, Authentication, and Authorization

Understanding Access Control Basics
Understanding Remote Access Connectivity
Understanding Authentication Services
Understanding Access Control
Implementing Access Controlling Best Practices
Summary
Exam Essentials

Protecting Wireless Networks

Working with Wireless Systems
Understanding Wireless Devices
Wireless Vulnerabilities to Know
Summary
Exam Essentials

Securing the Cloud

Working with Cloud Computing
Working with Virtualization
Security and the Cloud
Summary
Exam Essentials

Host, Data, and Application Security

Application Hardening
Host Security
Protecting Data Through Fault Tolerance
Application Security
Best Practices for Security
Summary
Exam Essentials

Cryptography

An Overview of Cryptography
Modern Cryptography
Using Cryptographic Systems
Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
Using Public Key Infrastructure
Summary
Exam Essentials

Malware, Vulnerabilities, and Threats

Understanding Malware
Surviving Viruses
Understanding Various Types of Attacks
Identifying Types of Application Attacks
Tools for Finding Threats
Summary
Exam Essentials

Social Engineering and Other Foes

Understanding Social Engineering
Understanding Physical Security
Environmental Controls
Control Types
Data Policies
Summary
Exam Essentials

Security Administration

Third-Party Integration
Understanding Security Awareness and Training
Classifying Information
Information Access Controls
Complying with Privacy and Security Regulations
Mobile Devices
Alternative Methods to Mitigate Security Risks
Summary
Exam Essentials

Disaster Recovery and Incident Response

Issues Associated with Business Continuity
Reinforcing Vendor Support
Penetration Testing
Summary
Exam Essentials

Video Tutorials

Introduction
Security Fundamentals and Controls
Security and Risk
Business Continuity and Load Balancing
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Assessment Tools
Application, Data, and Host Security
Access Control and Identity Management
Security Controls and Cryptography
Virtual Private Networks
Conclusion

Mapping Videos to CompTIA® Security+® Exam SY0-401

Measuring and Weighing Risk

Identifying risk actions
Identifying service associated with cloud computing
Understanding measures of risk calculation
Understanding key areas of policy implementation
Identifying areas to consider for the business policy
Downloading the Windows 7 service pack
Identifying key aspects of standard documents
Identifying policies

Monitoring and Diagnosing Networks

Viewing different event details
Viewing details of an event in Windows Server
Viewing the current version of BIOS
Understanding methods of OS hardening
Installing the Web Server IIS server role
Sharing a folder with a different user on a single computer
Configuring NPS Accounting
Creating a network bridge
Deleting the web browsing history
Understanding security posture methods
Understanding key areas of reporting

Understanding Devices and Infrastructure

Understanding email protocols
Viewing the ARP table
Identifying TCP/IP architecture layer protocols
Understanding application layer protocols
Understanding Internet layer protocols
Understanding TCP/IP protocols
Identifying TCP ports
Identifying ports and services
Identifying primary areas of security topologies
Understanding protocols
Identifying the tunnel
Identifying technologies to create less vulnerable networks
Understanding the network infrastructure devices
Spotting the intranet network
Identifying Intrusion detection key terms
Understanding passive responses of intrusion
Identifying device for network connectivity
Identifying PBX system layers
Understanding router protocols
Identifying sequence in which the IDS instructs the TCP to reset connections
Understanding the network devices
Configuring the settings in Content Advisor
Working with a host-based IDS
Joining SpyNet community using Windows Defender
Scanning the computer
Viewing the update history and details
Identifying types of firewall

Access Control, Authentication, and Authorization

Viewing disk configuration
Identifying authentication protocols
Creating a hash rule in Windows Server 2012
Customizing group and user access with MMC
Turning off the guest account
Viewing the Generate Random Password screenshot
Configuring NPS to provide RADIUS authentication
Identifying tunneling protocols
Configuring NPS network policy
Understanding LDAP names
Identifying authentication services
Enabling the network policy server
Identifying types of authentication services
Identifying access control methods
Performing XArp software installation
Protecting a computer by blocking communications
Blocking a connection
Understanding evaluation assurance levels
Configuring account time limits

Protecting Wireless Networks

Identifying wireless protocols
Understanding technologies used to communicate in the 802.11 standard
Enabling LMHOSTS lookup
Understanding WAP security levels
Configuring wireless network settings

Securing the Cloud

Identifying cloud computing service models
Understanding primary virtualization topics
Editing a virtual hard disk file
Understanding cloud models

Host, Data, and Application Security

Identifying methods of updating an operating system
Understanding models for improving system performance
Configuring IE settings to avoid disruption in computer operations
Configuring Windows firewall settings
Downloading and installing the Avast antivirus, and scanning the system
Installing the FTP server under the Web Server role
Creating DNS domains
Configuring pop-up blocker settings
Creating a new inbound rule

Cryptography

Mounting and dismounting an encrypted volume
Identifying approaches of non-mathematical cryptography
Identifying asymmetric algorithms
Identifying hashing algorithm
Understanding code-breaking techniques
Creating a virtual volume
Encrypting and decrypting a message
Encrypting and decrypting a message using the RSA algorithm
Checking the integrity of messages through MAC values
Identifying protocols for secure connections
Creating and backing up an encryption certificate
Backing up an encryption certificate and key
Viewing memory usage of programs
Adding counters
Encrypting a picture
Understanding public cryptographic initiatives
Understanding PKCS standards
Adding the Active Directory Certificate Services role
Understanding trust models
Identifying the authority process
Examining certificate details
Examining the Microsoft Root Authority certificate details
Understanding PKI trust models
Installing a subordinate Certification Authority
Enabling BitLocker
Managing the certificate server using the mmc tool

Malware, Vulnerabilities, and Threats

Identifying the filename extension
Identifying types of malware
Viewing the running processes of all the users
Identifying types of viruses
Understanding classification of viruses
Identifying attacks
Determining vulnerability of a network to attacks
Identifying types of system attack
Preventing IP address spoofing
Understanding web-based applications
Understanding types of application attacks
Identifying security factors
Identifying vulnerability scanning tasks

Social Engineering and Other Foes

Identifying social engineering attacks
Identifying measures for spamming protection
Identifying physical security devices
Identifying retardants of fire extinguishers

Security Administration

Identifying causes of compromised security
Understanding information categories
Identifying Information models
Understanding acts to ensure privacy of information
Understanding security measures for mobile devices

Disaster Recovery and Incident Response

Identifying storage mechanism
Identifying auditing processes
Identifying backup types
Understanding backup plans
Identifying various alternate site
Identifying steps to be followed on occurrence of an incident
Identifying SLAs measures
Identifying ethical hacking approaches
Performing penetration testing
Identifying testing types

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Multiple choice and performance-based

The exam contains 90 questions.

90 minutes

750

(on a scale of 100-900)

In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the SY0-401 examination, CompTIA's retake policy is:

CompTIA does not require a waiting period between the first and second attempt to pass such examination. However, if you need a third or subsequent attempt to pass the examination, you shall be required to wait for a period of at least 14 calendar days from the date of your last attempt before you can retake the exam.
If a candidate has passed an exam, he/she cannot take it again without prior consent from CompTIA.
A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken. Repeat violators will be banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.

CompTIA Security+ certification are valid for three years from the date the candidate is certified, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program.

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