CompTIA Security+ (CT8731)

Module 1: Identifying Security Fundamentals

• Identify Information Security Concepts
• Identify Basic Security Controls
• Identify Basic Authentication and Authorization Concepts
• Identify Basic Cryptography Concepts

Module 2: Analyzing Risk

• Analyze Organizational Risk
• Analyze the Business Impact of Risk

Module 3: Identifying Security Threats

• Identify Types of Attackers
• Identify Social Engineering Attacks
• Identify Malware
• Identify Software-Based Threats
• Identify Network-Based Threats
• Identify Wireless Threats
• Identify Physical Threats

Module 4: Conducting Security Assessments

• Identify Vulnerabilities
• Assess Vulnerabilities
• Implement Penetration Testing

Module 5: Implementing Host and Software Security

• Implement Host Security
• Implement Cloud and Virtualization Security
• Implement Mobile Device Security
• Incorporate Security in the Software Development Lifecycle

Module 6: Implementing Network Security

• Configure Network Security Technologies
• Secure Network Design Elements
• Implement Secure Networking Protocols and Services
• Secure Wireless Traffic

Module 7: Managing Identity and Access

• Implement Identity and Access Management
• Configure Directory Services
• Configure Access Services
• Manage Accounts

Module 8: Implementing Cryptography

• Identify Advanced Cryptography Concepts
• Select Cryptographic Algorithms
• Configure a Public Key Infrastructure
• Enroll Certificates
• Back Up and Restore Certificates and Private Keys
• Revoke Certificates

Module 9: Implementing Operational Security

• Evaluate Security Frameworks and Guidelines
• Incorporate Documentation in Operational Security
• Implement Security Strategies
• Manage Data Security Processes
• Implement Physical Controls

Module 10: Addressing Security Incidents

• Troubleshoot Common Security Issues
• Respond to Security Incidents
• Investigate Security Incidents

Module 11: Ensuring Business Continuity

• Select Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Processes
• Develop a Business Continuity Plan

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA® Security+® (Exam SY0-501)