Course Description
Security+ Certification Part One, part of a five part online training series, covers the fundamentals of information security techniques and technology as well as the issues revolving around security. Included in this part is an exploration of basic computer terminology, the function of some of the more common components inside an average computer as well as common problem and how to troubleshoot them.
In This Course You Will Learn:
As a result of taking this Security+ course, you will be able to:
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Evaluate a customer's needs
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Select the proper security measures
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Assemble the proper security solution
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Maintain hardware and operating systems
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Perform risk assessments
Prerequisites
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Knowledge of networking concepts
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Familiarity with corporate security
Outline
Module 00: Security+ Certification Part 1 Online Training - Course Introduction
Module 01: Security+ Certification Roadmap
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What is Security+ Certification?
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How does this course fit in?
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What are the requirements to become certified?
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Helpful hints to prepare for certification
Module 02: Security Fundamentals
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Security concepts
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Security principles
Module 03: Security Approaches
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Security techniques
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Administrative security
Module 04: Security Issues and Trends
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Trends in security
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Technology and security
Module 05: Authentication Part 1
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The role of authentication
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Authentication types
Module 06: Authentication Part 2
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Diverse authentication types
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Biometric authentication
Module 07: Communication Mediums and Remote Access
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Remote access issues
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Communication security
Module 08: Virtual Private Networks
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VPN security
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Types of VPN security
Module 09: Attack Types Part 1
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Exploration of basic attacks
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How attacks work
Module 10: Attack Types Part 2
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Exploration of basic attacks
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How attacks work
Module 11: Attack Types Part 3
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Exploration of basic attacks
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How attacks work
Module 12: PC Security Concepts
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Security practices
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Data and physical security
Module 13: Security+ Certification Part 1 Online Training - Course Summary
Certification
Security+ Certification Part 1 is part of a five-course online training series that helps you prepare for CompTIA's Security+ exams and were written for exams SY0-201 and JK0-015.
The latest version of CompTIA Security+ is the 2008 Edition with exams SY0-301, JK0-018. Download a comparison on the differences between the exams and the additional resource list. When you pass both exams, you have achieved Security+ certification.