Duration 5 Days – 35 hrs.
Overview
The Security+ Training Course is designed to provide IT professionals, network administrators, security practitioners, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to secure networks, systems, applications, and data against modern cyber threats. The course covers cybersecurity concepts, threats and vulnerabilities, security architecture, identity and access management, cryptography, risk management, incident response, and security operations.
Aligned with the objectives of the CompTIA Security+ certification, this course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of cybersecurity principles. Participants will gain hands-on experience in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and responding to security threats within enterprise environments.
Objectives
- Understand core cybersecurity concepts and security principles.
- Identify and mitigate common cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Implement secure network, system, and application configurations.
- Manage identity, authentication, and access control solutions.
- Apply cryptographic technologies and secure communication practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement security controls.
- Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents.
- Support security governance, compliance, and operational security initiatives.
- Strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture through best practices.
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification examination.
Target Audience
- Security Administrators
- Security Analysts
- Network Administrators
- System Administrators
- SOC Analysts
- IT Support Engineers
- Help Desk Professionals
- Infrastructure Engineers
- Compliance and Risk Personnel
- IT Professionals pursuing cybersecurity careers
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of computer systems and operating systems
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals
- General understanding of IT infrastructure concepts
- Experience equivalent to CompTIA Network+ is beneficial
- No prior cybersecurity certification required
Course Outline
Day 1: Security Fundamentals and Threat Landscape
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Security concepts and terminology
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA Triad)
- Security controls and defense strategies
- Security frameworks and standards
Module 2: Threat Actors and Threat Landscape
- Cyber threat actors
- Attack vectors
- Social engineering attacks
- Malware and ransomware
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Module 3: Security Architecture Fundamentals
- Security design principles
- Enterprise security architecture
- Zero Trust concepts
- Segmentation and isolation
Hands-On Lab
- Threat identification exercises
- Security architecture review
- Risk assessment workshop
Day 2: Network Security and Secure Infrastructure
Module 4: Network Security
- Secure network design
- Firewalls and security appliances
- Network segmentation
- VPN technologies
- Wireless security
Module 5: Secure Infrastructure
- Server security
- Endpoint security
- Cloud security fundamentals
- Virtualization security
Module 6: Vulnerability Management
- Vulnerability assessment process
- Security scanning tools
- Patch management
- Risk prioritization
Hands-On Lab
- Firewall and network security review
- Vulnerability scanning exercise
- Secure infrastructure assessment
Day 3: Identity Management and Cryptography
Module 7: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Authentication methods
- Authorization mechanisms
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Module 8: Account and Access Control Management
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Least privilege principle
- Identity lifecycle management
- Access auditing
Module 9: Cryptography and PKI
- Cryptographic concepts
- Symmetric and asymmetric encryption
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Certificates and digital signatures
- Secure communication protocols
Hands-On Lab
- IAM configuration exercises
- Access control review
- Certificate management workshop
Day 4: Security Operations and Incident Response
Module 10: Security Monitoring and Detection
- Security Operations Center (SOC) fundamentals
- Security monitoring concepts
- SIEM overview
- Threat intelligence
Module 11: Incident Response
- Incident response lifecycle
- Detection and analysis
- Containment and eradication
- Recovery and lessons learned
Module 12: Digital Forensics Fundamentals
- Evidence handling
- Chain of custody
- Log analysis
- Basic forensic concepts
Hands-On Lab
- Security event analysis
- Incident response simulation
- Log investigation exercise
Day 5: Governance, Risk, Compliance, and Certification Preparation
Module 13: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
- Security governance
- Risk management concepts
- Compliance frameworks
- Security policies and procedures
Module 14: Business Continuity and Resilience
- Business continuity planning
- Disaster recovery concepts
- Backup and recovery strategies
- Cyber resilience
Module 15: Security+ Certification Preparation
- Security+ exam domains review
- Practice assessments
- Scenario-based exercises
- Exam preparation strategies
- Career pathways in cybersecurity
Hands-On Lab
- Security risk assessment
- Compliance gap review
- Final cybersecurity challenge
Hands-On Labs and Practical Exercises
Throughout the course, participants will perform:
- Threat Analysis Exercises
- Security Architecture Reviews
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Network Security Evaluations
- Firewall and Access Control Activities
- Identity and Access Management Exercises
- Cryptography and PKI Workshops
- Security Monitoring Activities
- Incident Response Simulations
- Log Analysis Exercises
- Risk Assessment Workshops
- Security Governance Reviews
- Cybersecurity Capstone Challenge
