The CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification a candidate should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills required to: Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions. Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile and IoT. Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance. Identify, analyze and respond to security events and incidents. Assists in the preparation for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification exam.
Learning Objectives
- Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam.
- Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.
- Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.
- Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.
- Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.
Prerequisite Skills
- At least two years of hands-on experience in a security or systems administrator role to inform practical decision-making.
- Apply foundational networking knowledge gained through CompTIA Network+ certification to support security concepts and practices.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of IT security, including common threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
- Evaluate and apply security architecture principles to protect data across various system models.
- Execute core security operations tasks, including vulnerability management and incident response techniques.