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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Plymouth

Plymouth is a city located on the south coast of Devon, England. Plymouth is 37 miles south-west of Exeter and 190 miles west south- west of London between river Plym and Tamar's mouths.

Throughout Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as commercial shipping port handling imports and passengers from America. Plymouth port also export local minerals like copper, lime, china, clay, tin and arsenic. Neighbouring town Devonport became Royal Naval Shipbuilding and dockyard town. In 1928 Plymouth achieved city status. In mid-2015, the city is home to 262,700 which makes it 30th most populous area in the United Kingdom. Plymouth is the second largest in Southwest after Bristol. Plymouth City Council governs Plymouth, and it is represented by three MP’s. The economy of Plymouth is influenced by seafaring and shipbuilding including ferry links to Spain and Brittany. In Western Europe large operational naval base HMNB Devonport is located. Plymouth is home to Plymouth University.

History

Plymouth had a population of 107,000 in the year 1901. In 1914 the two towns Devonport and Stonehouse were merged with Plymouth. Slum clearance started in Plymouth after World War 1. Slum housing was stopped and replaced by council housing in Swilly and New Prospect. By 1928, new 802 houses were built. In 1920 motor buses started in Plymouth and then got replaced by trams. Due to dockyard in Second World War Plymouth was a prime target for bombing. Around 3754 houses were damaged, and more than 8000 were severely damaged. Later slums were replaced with better flats and houses. Later in the 20th century, various houses were built at South way and Egg Buckland. In Plympton and Plymstock many private houses have been constructed. In the 21st century, Plymouth is flourishing. Drakes Circus shopping was remade in 2006, and now the population of Plymouth is 240,000.

Education

The University of Plymouth has enrolled around 23,155 students as of 2015 and 2016. It has 3000 staff and income of around £160 million. Main courses in it include business, marine biology, marine engineering, shipping and much more. The University of St Mark and St John was also known as Marjon or Marjons have expertise in teacher training. These universities offer various training courses across the country as well as abroad. This city is also home to two other large colleges. City College of Plymouth provides courses from basic to foundation degree for various students. Plymouth College of Art offers courses on media. It is only one of the four independent colleges of art and design in the UK.

There are 71 state primary phase schools in Plymouth and 13 state secondary schools. Plymouth has eight special schools, three selective state grammar schools and independent school.

This city is also home to Royal Naval Engineering College that was opened in 1880 in Keyham. It was renamed Dockyard Technical College in 1959. Later training was shifted to the University of Southampton. Marine Biological Association of UK is also located in Plymouth.