Duration 5 Days – 35 hrs.
Overview
The Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) Training Course is an advanced-level cybersecurity program designed for experienced security professionals responsible for enterprise security architecture, risk management, security operations, and the implementation of complex cybersecurity solutions. This course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to assess organizational security requirements, design secure enterprise environments, manage cybersecurity risks, and respond effectively to advanced threats.
Aligned with the CompTIA CASP+ certification objectives, the course focuses on hands-on technical competencies rather than managerial concepts, preparing participants to lead and implement enterprise security initiatives in modern hybrid, cloud, and on-premises environments.
Objectives
- Design and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions.
- Apply advanced security architecture and engineering principles.
- Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
- Integrate security controls into cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
- Evaluate and implement cryptographic technologies.
- Secure enterprise networks, applications, and endpoints.
- Perform threat analysis and advanced incident response activities.
- Implement governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) requirements.
- Assess emerging technologies and associated security risks.
- Prepare for the CompTIA CASP+ certification examination.
Target Audience
- Senior Security Engineers
- Security Architects
- Cybersecurity Consultants
- SOC Managers
- Security Analysts
- Information Security Officers
- Penetration Testers
- Incident Response Specialists
- Network Security Engineers
- IT Security Professionals seeking advanced cybersecurity expertise
Prerequisites
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals
- Knowledge equivalent to CompTIA Security+ and CySA+
- Experience in network and systems administration
- Familiarity with enterprise security technologies
- At least 5 years of hands-on technical security experience is recommended
Course Outline
Day 1: Security Architecture and Enterprise Security
Module 1: Enterprise Security Architecture
- Security architecture principles
- Enterprise security frameworks
- Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
- Secure-by-design concepts
- Defense-in-depth strategies
Module 2: Security Engineering
- Enterprise security design
- Secure infrastructure deployment
- Security integration planning
- Security control implementation
- Resilient system design
Module 3: Network Security Architecture
- Secure network design
- Segmentation and micro-segmentation
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Secure remote access
- Network security controls
Hands-On Lab
- Enterprise security architecture design
- Zero Trust implementation scenarios
- Security control mapping exercises
Day 2: Risk Management and Governance
Module 4: Enterprise Risk Management
- Risk assessment methodologies
- Quantitative and qualitative risk analysis
- Business impact analysis
- Risk treatment strategies
- Security metrics and KPIs
Module 5: Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
- Security governance frameworks
- ISO 27001 overview
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- CIS Controls
- Regulatory compliance requirements
Module 6: Security Policies and Procedures
- Policy development
- Standards and guidelines
- Security awareness programs
- Audit readiness
Hands-On Lab
- Risk assessment workshop
- Compliance gap analysis
- Security policy review exercise
Day 3: Security Operations and Incident Response
Module 7: Security Operations
- Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Threat intelligence integration
- Security monitoring strategies
- Security analytics
- Detection engineering
Module 8: Incident Response and Recovery
- Incident response lifecycle
- Advanced threat investigations
- Digital forensics concepts
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery planning
Module 9: Threat Management
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- Insider threats
- Ransomware defense
- Threat hunting methodologies
Hands-On Lab
- Incident response simulation
- Threat hunting exercise
- Security event investigation
Day 4: Security Engineering and Emerging Technologies
Module 10: Cryptography and PKI
- Cryptographic principles
- Encryption technologies
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Key management
- Digital certificates
Module 11: Cloud and Hybrid Security
- Cloud security architecture
- Shared responsibility model
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Cloud-native security controls
- Container and Kubernetes security
Module 12: Emerging Technologies Security
- Artificial Intelligence security
- Machine Learning risks
- Internet of Things (IoT) security
- Operational Technology (OT) security
- Blockchain security considerations
Hands-On Lab
- Cloud security assessment
- PKI implementation exercises
- Emerging technology risk evaluation
Day 5: Advanced Security Solutions and Certification Preparation
Module 13: Application Security
- Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Application security testing
- API security
- DevSecOps concepts
- Secure coding principles
Module 14: Enterprise Security Integration
- Security solution integration
- Security orchestration and automation
- Enterprise security management
- Security architecture validation
Module 15: Certification Preparation
- CASP+ exam domains review
- Scenario-based exercises
- Case study analysis
- Practice assessments
- Exam preparation strategies
Hands-On Lab
- Enterprise security case study
- Security architecture review
- Advanced security implementation scenario
Hands-On Labs and Practical Exercises
Throughout the course, participants will perform:
- Enterprise Security Architecture Design
- Zero Trust Security Planning
- Risk Assessment and Analysis
- Security Governance Workshops
- Compliance Evaluation Exercises
- Threat Hunting Activities
- Incident Response Simulations
- Digital Forensics Investigations
- PKI and Cryptography Exercises
- Cloud Security Assessments
- Application Security Reviews
- Security Automation and Orchestration Labs
