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 Crewe

Crewe is a railway urban and civil community. It lies within the area of Cheshire East and the traditional region of Cheshire, England. The zone has a population of 72,863. Crewe maybe was best known as a large railway connection and home to Crewe Works, for many years a major rail manufacturing ability for industrial and repairing engines, but now much abridged in size. From 1946 until 2002 it was also the home of Rolls-Royce motor car production. The Pym Lane factory on the west of the town now crops Bentley vehicle wholly. Crewe is 158 miles north of London and 35 miles south of Manchester.

Economy:

The railways stationary play a share in local industry at Crewe Works, which conveys out train maintenance and appraisal. It has been controlled by Bombardier Transportation since 2001. There is still an electric engine upkeep yard to the north of the railway station, functioned by DB Schenker Rail. The diesel train upkeep Depot has lately revived as a maintenance facility for a private steam company and has experienced major physical repairs. The Bentley car factory is on Pyms Lane to the west of town.

Transport:

Crewe railway station is around one mile from Crewe Town Centre. It is one of the central stations in the North West and a major trading station on the West Coast Main Line. It has 12 stages in use and has a direct service to London Euston, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Derby, Stoke-on-Trent, Chester, Wrexham and Holyhead for the pass influences to Dublin Port. Many other municipalities and cities also have railway forces to Crewe.

Culture:

The Grade II-listed Edwardian Lyceum Auditorium is in the centre of Crewe. It was constructed in 1911 and shows drama, ballet, opera, music, comedy and pantomime. The theatre was initially situated on Heath Street from 1882. The Axis Arts Centre is on the Manchester Metropolitan University campus in Crewe. It repositioned from the university's Alsager Campus when it locked. The centre has agenda of touring new presentation and visual artwork.