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 Cirencester

Located 93 miles west northwest of London, Cirencester is a market town in east Gloucestershire, England. Cirencester is located on a tributary of the River Thames – the River Churn. The Royal Agricultural University is also situated in Cirencester since 1840. The Corinium Museum of Cirencester is known for its Roman collection. Corinium is the Roman name for Cirencester. It finds its roots in the ancient British tribe of the Dobunni, both referring to the River Churn. Ptolmey is said to have recorded the earliest reference to Cirencester in AD 150.

Sites of interest

The Church of St. John the Baptist, Cirencester
The Roman Catholic Church of St Peter's – founded on 20 June 1895.
Baptist Church - Located in the Coxwell Street,.
Cirencester House – It is the seat of Earl Bathurst and has one of the finest landscape gardens in England.
Abbey House, Cirencester
The Roman amphitheater

Culture

The Sundial Theatre which is a part of Cirencester College along with the Bingham Hall host drama and musical events. The events are organized by various community groups and professional touring companies. Some of the musical groups and dance academies in the town are listed below:

Cirencester Operatic Society
Cirencester Philharmonia Orchestra
Cirencester Band
Cirencester Male Voice Choir
Cirencester Creative Dance Academy

Education

Cirencester and its neighboring areas have several primary schools and two secondary schools. The secondary schools are - Cirencester Deer Park School and Cirencester Kingshill School . The Rendcomb College is an independent school that suits the needs for 3- to 18-year-olds. There used to be a 500-year-old grammar school which collaborated with the Cirencester Deer Park School in 1966.

The Cirencester College, located adjacent to Deer Park School, came into being in 1991.