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AfricaSD
Security+ Qualification
Course Description
There
is compelling evidence that neither technologies nor policies alone
offer effective protection against security threats. Theft and
destruction of intellectual property takes place despite the presence
of firewalls, encryption and corporate edicts. The industry and
governments around the world must have a well-trained workforce to
effectively combat hackers, attacks and security threats. Security+
is the standard validation for that workforce.
The
demand for skilled security professionals is growing significantly
and the technology community identifies Security+ as the perfect way
to validate your knowledge of information security.
Security+
is an internationally recognized security certification that teaches
you:
- The latest international security procedures
from
leading experts
- How to limit security breaches
- How to enable a secure system
- What it means to harden your systems
- How to counteract hackers and other malicious
attacks
- How to setup secure email and Internet
- How to secure remote access
- And much more!
Prerequisites
- A+
- Network+
- 6 – 9 Months experience in Networking
- Experience configuring and managing TCP/IP
Outline
Click Here to view the
full
course outline.
Course
Duration
5
Days
Pricing
for Security+
R4200.00 Excl. VAT
What
is included
- Security+ (SY0-101) Study Manual
What
makes AfricaSD's Security+ Certification unique?
In addition you
receive
added value extras:
- Linux Operating System Distribution
- Linux Forensic and Security CD
- Questions and Answers
- Open Study Manuals for Security+
- Hacking CD with a lot of software!
- Honeynet Project CD
Course
Overview
Upon
successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
explain and combat computer, network, infrastructure, and information
security issues.
Units
- General
Security
Concepts
- Communications
Security
- Infrastructure
Security
- Basics
of Cryptography
- Operational
/ Organizational Security
Unit
1. General
Security Concepts
General
Outcome
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the student should be able to
understand authentication methods along with common network attacks
and how to safeguard against them.
Specific
Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the students should be able to:
- Understand various access control methods
- Understand various authentication methods
- Understand and disable unneeded services,
protocols,
and programs
- Understand the various types of attacks and how
to
safeguard against them
- Understand and protect against various types of
malicious code
- Understand issue involving social engineering
- Understand the processes involved in auditing
Unit 2.
Communications Security
General
Outcome
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the student should be able to
understand and secure remote access, e-mail, the Web, directory and
file transfer, and wireless data, and understand the vulnerabilities.
Specific
Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the students should be able to:
- Understand and secure remote access systems
- Understand and protect E-mail systems
- Understand and protect Web services and privacy
- Understand various directory services
- Understand and secure file transfer systems
- Understand and protect various wireless
technologies
Unit 3.
Infrastructure Security
General
Outcome
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the student should be able to
understand various network devices and media, and the proper use of
perimeter topologies such as DMZs, Extranets, and
Intranets
to establish network security.
Specific
Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the students should be able to:
- Understand the various devices used in networks
- Understand the various network and computer
media
used in computer and network systems
- Understand implementations of security
topologies
- Understand implementation methods for intrusion
detection
- Understand implementations of security
baselines
Unit 4.
Basics of
Cryptography
General
Outcome
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the student should be able to
understand and discuss cryptography basics, including the differences
between asymmetric and symmetric algorithms,
and
the different types of PKI certificates and their usage.
Specific
Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the students should be able to:
- Describe various types of cryptography
algorithms
- Understand the concepts of using cryptography
- Understand the concepts and usage of PKI
certificates
- Understand cryptography standards and protocols
- Understand key management and certificate life
cycle
implementation
Unit
5.
Operational / Organizational Security
General
Outcome
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the student should be able to
understand implementation of
operational/organizational
security as it relates to physical security, disaster recovery, and
business
continuity,
as well as an understanding of computer forensics.
Specific
Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of this unit, the students should be able to:
- Understand implementation of physical security
- Understand and implement disaster recovery
methods
- Understand the importance of business
continuity
- Understand and implement organizational
security
policies and procedures
- Understand and implement privilege management
procedures
- Understand concepts of computer forensics and
the
roles of computer professionals
- Understand the process of risk identification
- Understand the importance of end-user training
as it
relates to security issues and policies
- Understand and maintain appropriate
documentation as
it relates to security guidelines
For
more information, please contact AfricaSD:
E-mail:
asd@africasd.com
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