CompTIA Security+ (Course and Labs)
(SY0-501)
/ ISBN: 9781616913717
This course includes
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CompTIA Security+ (Course and Labs)
Pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam in your first attempt with the CompTIA Security+ course and lab. The lab comes with a well-organized component library for every task. The course and lab completely cover the Security+ SY0-501 exam objectives and teach the concepts such as threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; technologies and tools; architecture and design; identity and access management; risk management; cryptography and PKI, and more.
The CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam validates the skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidates will perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Lessons
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15+ Lessons
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225+ Exercises
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121+ Quizzes
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265+ Flashcards
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265+ Glossary of terms
Test Preps
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95+ Pre Assessment Questions
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90+ Post Assessment Questions
Lab
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55+ Performance lab
Video Lessons
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81+ Videos
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20:49+ Hours
- Before You Begin the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam
- Why Become Security+ Certified?
- How to Become a Security+ Certified Professional
- Who Should Read This Book?
- What Does This Book Cover?
- Tips for Taking the Security+ Exam
- Exam SY0-501 Exam Objectives
- SY0-501 Certification Exam Objective Map
- Threat Assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Developing Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Frameworks, Best Practices, and Configuration Guides
- Secure Network Architecture Concepts
- Secure Systems Design
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Designing with Security in Mind
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Using Tools to Assess Your Network
- Troubleshooting Common Security Issues
- Security Technologies
- Identity and Access Management Concepts
- Install and Configure Identity and Access Services
- File and Database Security
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Wireless Vulnerabilities to Know
- Wireless Commonsense
- Wireless Attack Analogy
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Working with Cloud Computing
- Working with Virtualization
- Security and the Cloud
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Threat Actors and Attributes
- Use of Open Source Intelligence
- Types of Vulnerabilities
- Embedded Systems Security
- Application Vulnerabilities
- Secure Programming
- Other Application Security Issues
- Code Issues
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- An Overview of Cryptography
- Modern Cryptography
- Using Cryptographic Systems
- Understanding Cryptography Standards and Protocols
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Using Public Key Infrastructure
- Authentication
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Threat and Attack Terminology
- Living in a World of Viruses
- Malware and Crypto-Malware
- Understanding Various Types of Application/Service Attacks
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Understanding Social Engineering
- Understanding Physical Security
- Various Control Types
- Data Security and Privacy Practices
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Connection Types
- Mobile Devices
- Account Management Concepts
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Penetration Testing
- Issues Associated with Business Continuity
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Videos
Hands on Activities (Labs)
- Configuring a Perimeter Firewall
- Installing the Web Server IIS Server Role
- Using Network Monitoring
- Configuring Remote Access VPN
- Using Windows Defender
- Detecting Phishing Site Using Netcraft
- Preventing Zone Transfers
- Viewing Results of Live Hosts
- Verifying Network Services
- Observing Traffic Patterns Using Wireshark
- Analyzing Protocols with Wireshark
- Securing Default Accounts
- Assigning Permissions to Folders
- Managing Windows Firewall
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
- Implementing Data Execution Prevention
- Configuring Kerberos Policy Settings
- Enabling Audit Policies
- Enabling Object Access Auditing
- Configuring Audit Group Policy
- Installing Remote Access Services
- Configuring a Static TCP/IP Address
- Installing and Configuring NLB
- Configuring NLB Operations
- Creating a Virtual Machine
- Importing a Virtual Machine
- Configuring Secondary Virtual Hard Disk
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Observing MD5 Hash
- Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
- Adding a Certificate to MMC
- Configuring SSL Connections
- Configuring the SSL Port Setting
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
- Working with Task Manager
- Viewing Running Processes on a Linux-based Machine
- Enabling Debug Logging on the DNS Server
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Spoofing MAC Address with SMAC
- Using Ettercap for ARP Spoofing
- Resetting a Password
- Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Creating a Fine-Grained Password Policy
- Managing Services with Group Policy
- Restricting Local Accounts
- Creating a User Account and Configuring Restrictions
- Configuring Account Policies
- Managing a User Account
- Running a Security Scan to Identify Vulnerabilities
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Local Workstation
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Network
- Installing Windows Server Backup
- Creating a Backup Schedule
- Creating a Backup Once
| What are the prerequisites for this exam? | CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security. |
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| What is the exam registration fee? | USD 339 |
| Where do I take the exam? | Pearson VUE |
| What is the format of the exam? | The exam consists of multiple choice and performance-based questions. |
| How many questions are asked in the exam? | The exam contains 90 questions. |
| What is the duration of the exam? | 90 minutes |
| What is the passing score? | 750 (on a scale of 0-900) |
| What is the exam's retake policy? | In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the SY0-501 examination, CompTIA retake policy is:
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| What is the validity of the certification? | CompTIA Security+ certification expires after three years from the date of issue, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification via CompTIA's Continuing Education Program. |
| Where can I find more information about this exam? | To know more about the SY0-501, click here. |
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