CompTIA Security+ Certification

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A Quick Glance

Gain IT security skills
Prepare for a career in IT security
Get ready for the CompTIA Security+ exam
Includes official CompTIA courseware and materials

CompTIA Security+ is an IT security certification which provides fundamental cybersecurity skills and prepares holders for intermediate-level IT security careers. CompTIA Security+ is a prerequisite for many security jobs and the ideal stepping stone to further certifications.

Our CompTIA Security+ course provides 4 days of rigorous preparation for the CompTIA Security+ exam, looking at security theory, management and the practicalities of protecting software and hardware.

Who should take this course

The CompTIA Security+ course is intended for the following professionals:

Security Administrator
Systems Administrator
Network Administrator
Penetration Test
Security Architect
Security Engineer
Security Consultant

Prerequisites

Anybody can attend, but it's recommended to have CompTIA Network+ certification and at least two years of experience in IT administration.

Threats, attacks and vulnerabilities
Technologies and tools
Architecture and design
Identity and access management
Risk management
Cryptography and PKI

Key Learning Points

Tutor Support

Course Overview

Security+ certification requires the passing of one exam: SY0-501.

The exam acknowledges that those who pass it have the knowledge and skills required to install and configure secure applications and devices and take part in risk mitigation activities to protect systems.

Course Content

Identifying Security Threats:

Identify Social Engineering Attacks
Classify Network Attacks
Classify Software Based Attacks

Hardening Internal Systems:

Harden Base Operating Systems and Directory Services
DHCP Services
DHCP Servers
Network File
Print Servers

Internetwork Devices and Services:

Hardening Internetwork Connection Devices
DNS and BIND Servers
Web Servers and FTP Servers
Email Servers

Securing Network Communications:

Secure Network Traffic Using IP Security (IPSec)
Wireless Traffic
Client Internet Access
Remote Access Channel

Public Key Infrastructure:

Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy
Back Up Certificate Authorities
Restore a Certificate Authority

Monitoring the Security Infrastructure:

Scan for Vulnerabilities
Monitor for Intruders
Respond to Security Incidents

Enforcing Organisational Security Policy:

Enforce Corporate Security Policy Compliance
Legal Compliance
Physical Security Compliance
Educate Users

CompTIA Training

What is CompTIA Certification?

CompTIA is the Computing Technology Industry Association. Created in 1982, among other duties it issues professional IT certifications for those who pass exams. CompTIA’s certifications are issued in over 120 countries and it has provided certifications to 2.2 million people.

Steps for achieving CompTIA certification with us:

The first step is to enrol onto one of our CompTIA certification courses. These are:

CompTIA A+ - Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of IT hardware, technologies and operating systems
CompTIA Security+ - Specialise in network security and learn the core skills required to solve problems and maintain cybersecurity
CompTIA Network+ - Learn how to configure, manage and administrate networks

Choose from online, classroom or virtual training.
Once you’ve finished your course and are ready, use the provided exam voucher to book your exam.

Advantages of CompTIA certification

Industry-recognised and respected
Aligned to specific IT career paths and employer expectations
Provides core skills which can be used with any technology, hardware or software
Join a community of IT professionals with exclusive access to materials and advice to help you in your career

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About Bracknell

Bracknell is located in the Borough of Bracknell Forest in England. This town is situated at 11 miles to East of Reading and 9 miles south of Maidenhead. It has 77,256 population. It is bounded by Swinley Woods and Crowthorne Woods on the east. It has covered regions of local outlying areas.

Geography:

The town has areas in the parishes of Winkfield and Easthampstead. It is situated at the north of railway station. Peel Centre has ten pin bowling complex and multi-screen cinema. There are many housing conurbations of changing dates.

The former RAF Staff College buildings in Harman’s Water was part of the Joint Services Command and Staff College. This site is now, as of 2008, being improved for covering by Wimpey, with a projected 730 houses on the college's previous site. The southwestern corner of the town vestiges rural around East Hampstead Park and the wooded Yew Tree Corner.

Transport:

The city of Bracknell has two railway places (Bracknell and Martins). Heron constructed by the London and South Western Railway. The city has good road links. This is situated at the end of the A329 and lies midway between Junction 3 of the M3 and Junction 10 of the M4 motorways. A planned motorway connection between the M3. It would have approved to the west of the town Centre, but only the unit that is now the A329 (M) and the A3290 was constructed.

Sport:

Bracknell Town are memberships of the Hellenic Football League. Premier Division and play their home matches at Larges Lane. The Bracknell Bees Ice Hockey Club are previous national winners, who currently play in the English Premier League. The Bracknell Blazers are the 2009 BBF National League champions. The town is also signified by teams playing rugby, Bracknell RFC hockey and cricket.

The town has a large leisure centre, which includes swimming and athletics, amenities. The John Nike Leisure Sports Complex houses a dry ski slope and an ice rink.