CompTIA Security+ (2011) Certification

Location and Course Hours: San Diego Convention Center (Map) 111 West Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101 Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Fees: $1,600 Industry/Contractor Rate $1,600 Industry/Contractor AFCEA Member Rate $1,600 Government Rate $1,600 Government AFCEA Member Rate

CompTIA's Security+ is the premier vendor-neutral security certification, and it demonstrates your knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures for reacting to security incidents. It also confirms your skill in anticipating security risks and guarding against them.

Overview: The skills and knowledge presented and taught in Ultimate Knowledge Institute CompTIA Security+ Course are based on the requirements of the Department of Defense. The objectives established and measured by the Security+ examination were derived and validated through input from a committee and over 1,000 subject matter experts representative of industry and the Department of Defense. The Security+ certification is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge required to establish a baseline for information technology practitioners. This training and certification meets the requirement for Department of Defense IA and IT workforce personnel in accordance with DoD Directive 8570.1 and DoD Manual 8570.1M. A Security+ certified individual has successfully demonstrated the skills and knowledge in general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography and operational / organizational security.

Who Should Attend: The CompTIA Security+ (2011 Edition) Certification is aimed at an IT security professional who has:
- IAT Level I & II Personnel
- IAM Level I Personnel
- A recommended minimum of two years experience in network administration with a focus on security
- Day to day technical information security experience
- Broad knowledge of security concerns and implementation

Examination: The Security+ Exam will be offered on-site at the end of the course.

Course Outline:

1. Mitigating Threats
   • System maintenance
   • Application Security
   • Physical security
   • Malware
   • Social engineering
2. Cryptography
   • Symmetric cryptography
   • Public key cryptography
3. Authentication
   • Authentication factors and requirements
   • Authentication systems
   • Authentication system vulnerabilities
4. User- and Role-Based Security
   • Baseline security policies
   • Resource access
5. Peripheral Security
   • File and disk encryption
   • Peripheral and component security
   • Mobile device security
6. Public Key Infrastructure
   • Public key cryptography
   • Implementing public key infrastructure (PKI)
   • Web server security with PKI
7. Application and Messaging Security
   • Application security
   • E-mail security
   • Social networking and messaging
8. Ports and Protocols
   • TCP/IP basics
   • Protocol-based attacks
9. Network Security
   • Network devices
   • Secure network topologies
   • Secure networking
   • Vitalization and cloud computing
10. Wireless Security
    • Wireless network security
    • Mobile device security
11. Remote Access Security
    • Remote access
    • Virual private networks
12. Vulnerability Testing
    • Risk and vulnerability assessment
    • Auditing and logging
    • Intrusion detection and prevention systems
    • Incident response
13. Organizational Security
    • Organizational policies
    • Education and training
    • Disposal and destruction
14. Business Continuity
    • Redundancy planning
    • Disaster recovery
    • Enviromental controls

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