CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) – Accelerated

Description

Overview

CompTIA Security+ is the certification globally trusted to validate foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management – making it an important stepping stone of an IT security career.

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals 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 trouble-shooting to ensure security professionals have practical security problem-solving skills. Cybersecurity professionals with Security+ know how to address security incidents – not just identify them. Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.

Objectives

Comprehend Risk identification and mitigation
Provide operational, information, application and infrastructure level security
Secure the network to maintain availability, integrity and confidentiality of critical information
Operate within a set of rules, policies and regulations wherever applicable

Prerequisites

It is recommended that candidates used this content to round off their training prior to sitting for the SY0-501 exam
IT security professionals with a minimum of two years’ experience in IT administration with a focus on security
The students with basic day-to-day technical information security experience
Those interested in gaining a broader and deeper knowledge of security concerns and implementation

Target Audience

IT Managers
​​​​​​​Network Administrators
Security Engineers
Support Analysts
Security Administrator
Security Consultant