CompTIA Security+ 2009 Certification Training Course

CompTIA's Security+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates the competency of security professionals working in the IT industry. The Security Plus Certification confirms a technician's critical knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security, and general security concepts. Because human error is the number one cause for a network security breach, CompTIA Security+ is recognized by the technology community as a valuable credential that proves competency with information security.

The CompTIA Security+ Certification Training Course from ITonlinelearning measures the necessary competencies for an IT professional with approximately two years networking experience. Students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to protect your business from the theft or destruction of information or disruption of communication.

ITonlinelearning's Security Plus training course follows the CompTIA authorized curriculum, ensuring you receive the training and knowledge needed to succeed.

CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives
The Security+ exam blueprint includes the test objectives and the relative weightings. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented in the examination. Example topics and concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of all the content of this exam.

Domain % of Examination
1.0 Systems Security 21%
2.0 Network Infrastructure 20%
3.0 Access Control 17%
4.0 Assessments and Audits 15%
5.0 Cyrptography 15%
6.0 Organizational Security 12%

Learning Segments

Learning segments

CompTIA Security+ Course Curriculum
SYO-201: CompTIA Security+ 2009
 
Introduction
Course Overview

Security Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals

Threats and Prevention
Mitigating Threats
Securing the System
Virus and Spyware Management
Browser Security
Social Engineering Threats
User Names and Passwords
Authentication
Attacks
Hashing
Biometrics
Authorization
Review

Policies
Policy Types
Domain Security Policy
Other Policies and Auditing
Review

Cryptography
Encryption
Algorithms
Asymmetric and Symmetric
Digital Certificates and Trust Models
Encryption and Decryption Keys
Review

Web and Email Services
Web Security
Review

File and Print Resources
Printer Security
Review

Ports and Protocols
Addressing
Protocol Attacks
Review

Network and Wireless Security
OSI Model
Network Component Security
Network Defense
Security Issues
Security Topologies
VPNs and Virtualization
Wireless Network Standards
Wireless Security Network
Router Configuration
Review

Remote Access Security
Authentication Systems
VPN Technology and Tunneling Protocols
Review

System Auditing
System Monitoring
Logging and Monitoring
Review
Vulnerability
Risk Assessment
Intrusion Detection
Computer Forensics
Review
Security Configuration
Organizational Security
Business Continuity
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Course Review

Labs and Learning Supplements
Lab: Enable IEEE 802.1x Authentication
Lab: Internet Explorer Security Settings for ASP
Lab: Configure Cookie Handling in Internet Explorer
Lab: IPSEC (Internet Protocol Security) Policies
Lab: View a SSL Secured Site Certification Path
Lab: Configure Authentication Using RADIUS
Lab: View and Modify NTFS and Share Permissions
Lab: Configure a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Lab: Modify Services in Windows XP Professional
Lab: View and Change the Local Audit Policy
Lab: View and Change the Default Backup Type
Supplement: Security+ E-Book