Security + (2008 Objectives)
Course Length: Five Days
Course Objective: You will implement and monitor security on networks, applications, and operating systems, and respond to security breaches.
Target Student: This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux, and who wants to further a career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.
Prerequisites: Basic Windows skills and fundamental understanding of computer and networking concepts are required. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the following Element K courses: Introduction to Networks and the Internet and any one or more of the following: Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows XPWindows XP: Introduction Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows VistaMicrosoft Windows Vista: Level 1 and Level 2
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge, and six to nine months experience in networking, including experience configuring and managing TCP/IP, are strongly recommended. Students can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking any of the following Element K courses: CompTIA A+ Certification: A Comprehensive Approach for all 2006 Exam ObjectivesNetwork+ Certification: Fourth Edition – A CompTIA Certification or CompTIA Network+® (2009 Objectives)
- Lesson 1: Security Fundamentals
- Topic 1A: Security Building Blocks
- Topic 1B: Authentication Methods
- Topic 1C: Cryptography Fundamentals
- Topic 1D: Security Policy Fundamentals
- Topic 1B: Authentication Methods
- Lesson 2: Security Threats
- Topic 2A: Social Engineering
- Topic 2B: Software-Based Threats
- Topic 2C: Network-Based Threats
- Topic 2D: Hardware-Based Threats
- Topic 2B: Software-Based Threats
- Lesson 3: Hardening Internal Systems and Services
- Topic 3A: Harden Operating Systems
- Topic 3B: Harden Directory Services
- Topic 3C: Harden DHCP Servers
- Topic 3D: Harden File and Print Servers
- Topic 3B: Harden Directory Services
- Lesson 4: Hardening Internetwork Devices and Services
- Topic 4A: Harden Internetwork Connection Devices
- Topic 4B: Harden DNS and BIND Servers
- Topic 4C: Harden Web Servers
- Topic 4D: Harden Email Servers
- Topic 4E: Harden Conferencing and Messaging Servers
- Topic 4F: Secure File Transfers
- Topic 4B: Harden DNS and BIND Servers
- Lesson 5: Securing Network Communications
- Topic 5A: Protect Network Traffic with IP Security (IPSec)
- Topic 5B: Secure Wireless Traffic
- Topic 5C: Secure the Network Telephony Infrastructure
- Topic 5D: Secure the Remote Access Channel
- Topic 5B: Secure Wireless Traffic
- Lesson 6: Securing Web Applications
- Topic 6A: Prevent Input Validation Attacks
- Topic 6B: Protect Systems from Buffer Overflow Attacks
- Topic 6C: Implement ActiveX and Java Security
- Topic 6D: Protect Systems from Scripting Attacks
- Topic 6E: Implement Secure Cookies
- Topic 6F: Harden a Web Browser
- Topic 6B: Protect Systems from Buffer Overflow Attacks
- Lesson 7: Managing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Topic 7A: Install a Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy
- Topic 7B: Harden a Certificate Authority
- Topic 7C: Back Up a CA
- Topic 7D: Restore a CA
- Topic 7B: Harden a Certificate Authority
- Lesson 8: Managing Certificates
- Topic 8A: Enroll Certificates
- Topic 8B: Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
- Topic 8C: Renew Certificates
- Topic 8D: Revoke Certificates
- Topic 8E: Back Up Certificates and Private Keys
- Topic 8F: Restore Certificates and Private Keys
- Topic 8B: Secure Network Traffic by Using Certificates
- Lesson 9: Enforcing Organizational Security Policies
- Topic 9A: Perform a Risk Assessment
- Topic 9B: Enforce Corporate Security Policy Compliance
- Topic 9C: Enforce Legal Compliance
- Topic 9D: Enforce Physical Security Compliance
- Topic 9E: Educate Users
- Topic 9F: Plan for Disaster Recovery
- Topic 9G: Conduct a Security Audit
- Topic 9B: Enforce Corporate Security Policy Compliance
- Lesson 10: Monitoring the Security Infrastructure
- Topic 10A: Scan for Vulnerabilities
- Topic 10B: Monitor for Security Anomalies
- Topic 10C: Set Up a Honeypot
- Topic 10B: Monitor for Security Anomalies
- Lesson 11: Managing Security Incidents
- Topic 11A: Respond to Security Incidents
- Topic 11B: Evidence Administration
- Topic 11C: Recover From a Security Incident
- Topic 11B: Evidence Administration
- Appendix A: Mapping Security+ Course Content to the CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives
- Appendix B: CompTIA Security+ Acronyms
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