Module 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls

• Topic 1A: Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
• Topic 1B: Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
• Topic 1C: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
• Topic 1D: Determine Malware Types

Module 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

• Topic 2A: Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
• Topic 2B: Explain Threat Intelligence Sources

Module 3: Performing Security Assessments

• Topic 3A: Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
• Topic 3B: Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
• Topic 3C: Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
• Topic 3D: Explain Penetration Testing Concepts

Module 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

• Topic 4A: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
• Topic 4B: Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks

Module 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts

• Topic 5A: Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
• Topic 5B: Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
• Topic 5C: Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
• Topic 5D: Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies

Module 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

• Topic 6A: Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
• Topic 6B: Implement PKI Management

Module 7: Implementing Authentication Controls

• Topic 7A: Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
• Topic 7B: Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
• Topic 7C: Implement Authentication Technologies
• Topic 7D: Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts

Module 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

• Topic 8A: Implement Identity and Account Types
• Topic 8B: Implement Account Policies
• Topic 8C: Implement Authorization Solutions
• Topic 8D: Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies

Module 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs

• Topic 9A: Implement Secure Network Designs
• Topic 9B: Implement Secure Switching and Routing
• Topic 9C: Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
• Topic 9D: Implement Load Balancer

Module 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances

• Topic 10A: Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
• Topic 10B: Implement Network Security Monitoring
• Topic 10C: Summarize the Use of SIEM

Module 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols

• Topic 11A: Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
• Topic 11B: Implement Secure Application Protocols
• Topic 11C: Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols

Module 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions

• Topic 12A: Implement Secure Firmware
• Topic 12B: Implement Endpoint Security

Module 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions

• Topic 13A: Implement Mobile Device Management
• Topic 13B: Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections

Module 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts

• Topic 14A: Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
• Topic 14B: Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
• Topic 14C: Summarize Secure Coding Practices
• Topic 14D: Implement Secure Script Environments
• Topic 14E: Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts

Module 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

• Topic 15A: Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
• Topic 15B: Apply Cloud Security Solutions
• Topic 15C: Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts

Module 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

• Topic 16A: Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
• Topic 16B: Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls

Module 17: Performing Incident Response

• Topic 17A: Summarize Incident Response Procedures
• Topic 17B: Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
• Topic 17C: Apply Mitigation Controls

Module 18: Explaining Digital Forensics

• Topic 18A: Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
• Topic 18B: Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition

Module 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

• Topic 19A: Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• Topic 19B: Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts

Module 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

• Topic 20A: Implement Redundancy Strategies
• Topic 20B: Implement Backup Strategies
• Topic 20C: Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies

Module 21: Explaining Physical Security

• Topic 21A: Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
• Topic 21B: Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls

Upon completion of this course, participants will be ready to take the following certificates

• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification Exam