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
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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
