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The CompTIA Security+ certification is a foundational certification designed to validate baseline skills in information security. The course outline for CompTIA Security+ typically covers the following domains:
Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities:
Explain types of malware.
Compare and contrast types of attacks.
Explain threat actor types and attributes.
Explain penetration testing concepts.
Explain vulnerability scanning concepts.
Explain the impact associated with types of vulnerabilities.
Technologies and Tools:
Install and configure network components.
Install and configure security devices.
Install and configure wireless security settings.
Compare and contrast common networking ports and protocols.
Summarize cloud and virtualization concepts.
Summarize risk management best practices.
Explain mobile device management concepts and technologies.
Architecture and Design:
Explain the importance of security concepts in an enterprise environment.
Summarize secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts.
Summarize authentication and authorization design concepts.
Given a scenario, implement cybersecurity resilience.
Explain the security implications of embedded systems.
Summarize the importance of physical security controls.
Identity and Access Management:
Compare and contrast identity and access management concepts.
Given a scenario, install and configure identity and access services.
Given a scenario, implement identity and access management controls.
Differentiate common account management practices.
Risk Management:
Explain the importance of policies, plans, and procedures related to organizational security.
Summarize business impact analysis concepts.
Explain risk management processes and concepts.
Given a scenario, implement risk management best practices.
Explain disaster recovery and continuity of operation concepts.
Compare and contrast various types of controls.
Cryptography and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure):
Compare and contrast basic concepts of cryptography.
Explain the strength and weaknesses of cryptographic algorithms.
Explain the use of public key infrastructure (PKI).
Install and configure wireless security settings.
Implement public key infrastructure.
The CompTIA Security+ certification exam assesses the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level security professional, covering these domains. Candidates preparing for the exam typically study these topics using various resources, including textbooks, online courses, practice exams, and hands-on labs.