SAS 024 – Security+

This episode is an overview of the Security+ course I recently took.

  • The Security+ course is intended for those with 2 year of IT experience
  • The course is broken down into 6 modules
  • 21 Hours of training videos on LinkedIn Learning
    • https://www.comptia.jp/pdf/Security%2B%20SY0-501%20Exam%20Objectives.pdf
    • Threats attacks and vulnerabilities – 21%
      • Types of attacks/threats
      • Pen testing
    • Technology and tools – 22%
      • Setting up network equipment
      •  Introduction to various types of networking technology
    • Architecture and design – 15%
      • Deploying secure solutions
    • Identity and access management – 16%
      • Introduction to various authentication and authorization methods
    • Risk Management – 14%
      • How to balance risk vs cost
    • Cryptography and PKI – 12%
      • Cyphers, encryption and certificates
  • Exam SYO-501
  • Even if you don’t intend to get the certification the information in this course is a valuable asset to anyone working in IT.