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PLA CompTIA Security+

E-Learning

The PLA CompTIA Security+ course is fully funded for those eligible for PLA funding.

As a CompTIA Security+ certified professional, you’ll be able to develop the skills to be responsible for protecting data, networks, identifying threats and incident response. Tailored for IT professionals looking to advance in security roles or those beginning a cyber security role.

The CompTIA Security+ is a comprehensive e-learning programme including lessons and practical activities which you can revisit as often as required.

The programme requires approximately 37 hours, accessed flexibly in line with personal study patterns.

Delegates will have 6 months to complete from enrolment date.

CompTIA Security+ (Including Exam)

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Delivery Method: Self Study via E-Learning Platform

Learning Hours: Approximately 37 hours

Prerequisites: CompTIA recommends the equivalent to two years of experience working in a security/ systems administrator job role

General Security Concepts

Includes key cybersecurity terminology and concepts up front to provide a foundation for security controls discussed throughout the exam

Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations

Focuses on responding to common threats, cyberattacks, vulnerabilities, and security incidents and appropriate mitigation techniques to monitor and secure hybrid environments.

Security Architecture

Includes security implications of different architecture models, principles of securing enterprise infrastructure, and strategies to protect data.

Security Operations

Includes applying and enhancing security and vulnerability management techniques, as well as security implications of proper hardware, software, and data management.

Security Program Management & Oversight

Updated to better reflect the reporting and communication skills required for Security+ job roles relating to governance, risk management, compliance, assessment, and security awareness.

  • Lesson 1: Summarise Fundamental Security Concepts
  • Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types
  • Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
  • Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
  • Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
  • Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
  • Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
  • Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
  • Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
  • Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
  • Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
  • Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
  • Lesson 13: Analyse Indicators of Malicious Activity
  • Lesson 14: Summarise Security Governance Concepts
  • Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
  • Lesson 16: Summarise Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

  • Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
  • Assisted Lab: Perform System Configuration Gap Analysis
  • Assisted Lab: Configuring Examples of Security Control Types
  • Assisted Lab: Finding Open Service Ports
  • Assisted Lab: Using SET to Perform Social Engineering
  • Applied Lab: Using Storage Encryption
  • Assisted Lab: Using Hashing and Salting
  • Assisted Lab: Managing Password Security
  • Assisted Lab: Managing Permissions
  • Assisted Lab: Setting up Remote Access
  • Assisted Lab: Using TLS Tunnelling
  • Assisted Lab: Using Containers
  • Assisted Lab: Using Virtualisation
  • Assisted Lab: Implement Backups
  • Assisted Lab: Performing Drive Sanitisation
  • Assisted Lab: Exploiting and Detecting SQLi
  • Assisted Lab: Working with Threat Feeds
  • Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scans
  • Assisted Lab: Understanding Security Baselines
  • Applied Lab: Implementing a Firewall
  • Assisted Lab: Using Group Policy
  • Applied Lab: Hardening
  • Assisted Lab: Performing DNS Filtering
  • Assisted Lab: Configuring System Monitoring
  • Applied Lab: Incident Response: Detection
  • Applied Lab: Performing Digital Forensics
  • Assisted Lab: Performing Root Cause Analysis
  • Assisted Lab: Detecting and Responding to Malware
  • Assisted Lab: Understanding On-Path Attacks
  • Adaptive Lab: Using a Playbook
  • Assisted Lab: Implementing Allow Lists and Deny Lists
  • Assisted Lab: Performing Reconnaissance
  • Assisted Lab: Performing Penetration Testing
  • Assisted Lab: Training and Awareness through Simulation
  • Capstone Lab: Discovering Anomalous Behaviour
  • Assisted Lab: Use Cases of Automation and Scripting
  • Applied Lab: Using Network Sniffers

Exam Voucher

You will receive an exam voucher to undertake the Security+ (SY0-701) exam with Pearson Vue. The exam can be taken online or by registering to attend your nearest Pearson Vue testing centre (details available when booking with Pearson Vue)

CertMaster revision and test preparation

To prepare for your examination you will be provided access to the CompTia CertMaster platform which allows you to practice exam style questions and performance tasks and will provide insights into areas for review, revision and practice.

Exam

The exam is a combination of multiple choice and performance task based questions

A maximum of 90 questions to complete in 90 minutes

Pass mark is 750 out of a possible 900 marks

Apply for your PLA funded course today

ALS PLA funded courses are provided in partnership with Cardiff and Vale College. Click the button below to visit the Cardiff and Vale website to begin your application process

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