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CompTIA Security+ SY0-501
(Pearson-SY0-501-complete)/ISBN:978-1-61691-994-8
Gain the skills required to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 course and lab. The lab is versatile and delivers hands-on experience, replacing expensive physical labs. CompTIA Security+ course and lab provide the skills and knowledge required to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, information, operational, and application security.
Here's what you will get
CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level, international, vendor-neutral credential designed for IT security professionals that include the application of security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability; identification of appropriate technologies and products; troubleshooting security events and incidents, and much more. The CompTIA Network+ certification is recommended before taking the Security+ exam.
Lessons
19+ Lessons | 429+ Quizzes | 330+ Flashcards | 330+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
80+ Pre Assessment Questions | 3+ Full Length Tests | 80+ Post Assessment Questions | 280+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
56+ LiveLab | 56+ Video tutorials | 01:20+ Hours
Video Lessons
41+ Videos | 05:29+ Hours
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Here's what you will learn
Download Course OutlineLessons 1: Introduction
- Who Should Read This Book?
- CompTIA Security+ Exam Topics
Lessons 2: Introduction to Security
- Security 101
- Think Like a Hacker
- Threat Actor Types and Attributes
- Review Key Topics
Lessons 3: Computer Systems Security Part I
- Malicious Software Types
- Delivery of Malware
- Preventing and Troubleshooting Malware
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 4: Computer Systems Security Part II
- Implementing Security Applications
- Securing Computer Hardware and Peripherals
- Securing Mobile Devices
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 5: OS Hardening and Virtualization
- Hardening Operating Systems
- Virtualization Technology
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 6: Application Security
- Securing the Browser
- Securing Other Applications
- Secure Programming
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 7: Network Design Elements
- Network Design
- Cloud Security and Server Defense
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 8: Networking Protocols and Threats
- Ports and Protocols
- Malicious Attacks
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 9: Network Perimeter Security
- Firewalls and Network Security
- NIDS Versus NIPS
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 10: Securing Network Media and Devices
- Securing Wired Networks and Devices
- Securing Wireless Networks
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 11: Physical Security and Authentication Models
- Physical Security
- Authentication Models and Components
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 12: Access Control Methods and Models
- Access Control Models Defined
- Rights, Permissions, and Policies
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 13: Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Assessing Vulnerability with Security Tools
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 14: Monitoring and Auditing
- Monitoring Methodologies
- Using Tools to Monitor Systems and Networks
- Conducting Audits
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 15: Encryption and Hashing Concepts
- Cryptography Concepts
- Encryption Algorithms
- Hashing Basics
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 16: PKI and Encryption Protocols
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Security Protocols
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 17: Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
- Redundancy Planning
- Disaster Recovery Planning and Procedures
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 18: Social Engineering, User Education, and Facilities Security
- Social Engineering
- User Education
- Facilities Security
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Lessons 19: Policies and Procedures
- Legislative and Organizational Policies
- Incident Response Procedures
- IT Security Frameworks
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Hands-on LAB Activities
Introduction to Security
- Using Windows Defender
Computer Systems Security Part I
- Managing Windows Firewall
- Encrypting Files with EFS
Computer Systems Security Part II
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
OS Hardening and Virtualization
- Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Managing Services with Group Policy
- Configuring Audit Group Policy
- Creating a Virtual Machine
- Importing a Virtual Machine
- Configuring Secondary Virtual Hard Disk
Network Design Elements
- Installing the Web Server IIS Server Role
- Installing and Configuring NLB
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Configuring a Perimeter Firewall
- Viewing Results of Live Hosts
- Verifying Network Services
- Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
- Spoofing MAC Address with SMAC
- Clearing the DNS Cache
- Performing for ARP Spoofing
- Detecting a Phishing Site Using Netcraft
Networking Protocols and Threats
- Preventing Zone Transfers
- Simulating a DoS Attack
Network Perimeter Security
- Implementing Data Execution Prevention
Securing Network Media and Devices
- Securing Default Accounts
- Resetting a Password
- Creating a Fine-Grained Password Policy
- Configuring Remote Access VPN
- Configuring a Static TCP/IP Address
Physical Security and Authentication Models
- Configuring Kerberos Policy Settings
- Installing Remote Access Services
Access Control Methods and Models
- Assigning Permissions to Folders
- Restricting Local Accounts
- Creating a User Account and Configuring Restrictions
- Configuring Account Policies
- Managing a User Account
Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
- Running a Security Scan to Identify Vulnerabilities
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Local Workstation
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Network
Monitoring and Auditing
- Using Network Monitoring
- Observing Traffic Patterns Using Wireshark
- Analyzing Protocols with Wireshark
- Working with Task Manager
- Viewing Running Processes on a Linux-based Machine
- Enabling Debug Logging on the DNS Server
- Enabling Audit Policies
- Enabling Object Access Auditing
Encryption and Hashing Concepts
- Observing MD5 Hash
PKI and Encryption Protocols
- Configuring SSL Connections
- Configuring the SSL Port Setting
- Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
- Adding a Certificate to MMC
Redundancy and Disaster Recovery
- Installing Windows Server Backup
- Creating a Backup Schedule
- Creating a Backup Once
Exam FAQs
CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security.
USD 370
Multiple choice and performance-based questions
The exam contains 90 questions.
90 minutes
750
(on a scale of 100-900)
In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Security+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
- CompTIA does not require a waiting period between the first and second attempt to pass such examination. However, if you need a third or subsequent attempt to pass the examination, you shall be required to wait for a period of at least fourteen calendar days from the date of your last attempt before you can retake the exam.
- If a candidate has passed an exam, he/she cannot take it again without prior consent from CompTIA.
- A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken. Repeat violators will be banned from participation in the CompTIA Certification Program.
- Candidates must pay the exam price each time they attempt the exam. CompTIA does not offer free re-tests or discounts on retakes.
The CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam is going to retire on July 31, 2021.
Customer Review
The course gave a good amount of knowledge on CompTIA Security concepts and was crisp. I am happy to have invested my time on this course.
Jasper Lee
InstructorThe way the course is designed and presented very nicely: quizzes by chapters and knowledge area, readiness score, labs, chapters, and lessons, etc. The course will allow the learners to practice after going through each chapter and knowledge area in detail and test himself. All course questions are based on real CompTIA Security+ exam that will help you to prepare for your certification thoroughly.
Dane Smith
IT Security AssociateThe uCertify course is very much interactive and contains very detailed information on all the exam domains. What amazed me in the Security+ course is it has many practical labs, besides the reading part is dynamic with drag box, The lecturer did justice to the course and I would very recommend to anybody who wishes to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam.
