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CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course Specialization
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CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course Specialization

Master IT Security and Certification Prep. Learn risk management, cryptography, secure networks, and incident response to excel in cybersecurity and pass the SY0-701 exam.

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master the principles of risk management and threat intelligence to mitigate security risks.

  • Implement robust cryptographic techniques to secure sensitive data.

  • Configure secure network protocols and manage access control systems effectively.

  • Develop and execute incident response and disaster recovery plans.

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February 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master risk management frameworks and perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments.

  • Implement cryptographic methods to secure data, from hashing to encryption.

  • Harden systems with physical security measures and environmental controls.

  • Deploy identity and account management strategies, including MFA and access control schemes.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Authentications
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: User Accounts
Category: Security Controls
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Cryptography
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Encryption
Category: Threat Management
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Data Security
Category: Infrastructure Security

What you'll learn

  • Master command-line tools like Nmap, tcpdump, and Wireshark for network analysis and threat detection.

  • Deploy advanced security measures for individual systems, LANs, and wireless networks.

  • Mitigate vulnerabilities with encryption, RAID, and secure configurations.

  • Implement modern security strategies, including zero-trust networks and intrusion prevention systems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Encryption
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Network Security
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Analysis
Category: Local Area Networks
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Hardening

What you'll learn

  • Harden virtual and cloud environments using advanced security techniques like DMZs, hypervisors, and SDNs.

  • Secure IoT, mobile devices, and industrial systems with focused strategies and threat mitigation.

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and forensic investigations.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Incident Response
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Application Security
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Containerization
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Hardening
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Computer Security Incident Management

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