CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501)
(Pearson-SY0-501-complete)
/ ISBN: 9781616919948
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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501)
Start your prep for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 course and lab. The lab simulates real-world, hardware, software, and command-line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course, or training. CompTIA Security+ course and lab provide the skills and knowledge required to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, information, operational, and application security.
CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level, international, vendor-neutral credential designed for IT security professionals that include the application of security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability; identification of appropriate technologies and products; troubleshooting security events and incidents, and much more. The CompTIA Network+ certification is recommended before taking the Security+ exam.
Lessons
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19+ Lessons
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429+ Quizzes
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330+ Flashcards
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330+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
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80+ Pre Assessment Questions
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3+ Full Length Tests
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80+ Post Assessment Questions
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280+ Practice Test Questions
Lab
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56+ Performance lab
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57+ Video tutorials
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06:22+ Hours
Video Lessons
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42+ Videos
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05:41+ Hours
- Who Should Read This Book?
- CompTIA Security+ Exam Topics
- Security 101
- Think Like a Hacker
- Threat Actor Types and Attributes
- Review Key Topics
- Malicious Software Types
- Delivery of Malware
- Preventing and Troubleshooting Malware
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Implementing Security Applications
- Securing Computer Hardware and Peripherals
- Securing Mobile Devices
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Hardening Operating Systems
- Virtualization Technology
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Securing the Browser
- Securing Other Applications
- Secure Programming
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Network Design
- Cloud Security and Server Defense
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Ports and Protocols
- Malicious Attacks
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Firewalls and Network Security
- NIDS Versus NIPS
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Securing Wired Networks and Devices
- Securing Wireless Networks
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Physical Security
- Authentication Models and Components
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Access Control Models Defined
- Rights, Permissions, and Policies
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Assessing Vulnerability with Security Tools
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Monitoring Methodologies
- Using Tools to Monitor Systems and Networks
- Conducting Audits
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Cryptography Concepts
- Encryption Algorithms
- Hashing Basics
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Security Protocols
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Redundancy Planning
- Disaster Recovery Planning and Procedures
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Social Engineering
- User Education
- Facilities Security
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
- Legislative and Organizational Policies
- Incident Response Procedures
- IT Security Frameworks
- Lesson Summary
- Review Key Topics
- Complete the Real-World Scenarios
Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)
- Using Windows Defender
- Managing Windows Firewall
- Encrypting Files with EFS
- Configuring Windows Firewall
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
- Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Managing Services with Group Policy
- Configuring Audit Group Policy
- Creating a Virtual Machine
- Importing a Virtual Machine
- Configuring Secondary Virtual Hard Disk
- Installing the Web Server IIS Server Role
- Installing and Configuring NLB
- Creating a Virtual Switch
- Configuring a Perimeter Firewall
- Viewing Results of Live Hosts
- Verifying Network Services
- Enabling Intrusion Prevention and Detection
- Spoofing MAC Address with SMAC
- Clearing the DNS Cache
- Using Ettercap for ARP Spoofing
- Detecting Phishing Site Using Netcraft
- Preventing Zone Transfers
- Simulating a DoS Attack
- Implementing Data Execution Prevention
- Securing Default Accounts
- Resetting a Password
- Creating a Fine-Grained Password Policy
- Configuring Remote Access VPN
- Configuring a Static TCP/IP Address
- Configuring Kerberos Policy Settings
- Installing Remote Access Services
- Assigning Permissions to Folders
- Restricting Local Accounts
- Creating a User Account and Configuring Restrictions
- Configuring Account Policies
- Managing a User Account
- Running a Security Scan to Identify Vulnerabilities
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Local Workstation
- Remediating Vulnerabilities on the Network
- Using Network Monitoring
- Observing Traffic Patterns Using Wireshark
- Analyzing Protocols with Wireshark
- Working with Task Manager
- Viewing Running Processes on a Linux-based Machine
- Enabling Debug Logging on the DNS Server
- Enabling Audit Policies
- Enabling Object Access Auditing
- Observing MD5 Hash
- Configuring SSL Connections
- Configuring the SSL Port Setting
- Using OpenSSL to Create a Public/Private Key Pair
- Adding a Certificate to MMC
- Installing Windows Server Backup
- Creating a Backup Schedule
- Creating a Backup Once
| What are the prerequisites for this exam? | CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security. |
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| What is the exam registration fee? | USD 349 |
| Where do I take the exam? | Pearson VUE |
| What is the format of the exam? | Multiple choice and performance-based questions |
| How many questions are asked in the exam? | The exam contains 90 questions. |
| What is the duration of the exam? | 90 minutes |
| What is the passing score? | 750 (on a scale of 100-900) |
| What is the exam's retake policy? | In the event that you fail your first attempt at passing the Security+ examination, CompTIA's retake policies are:
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| What is the validity of the certification? | The CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam is going to retire in July 2021. |
| Where can I find more information about this exam? | To know more about the Sy0-501, click here. |
| What are the career opportunities after passing this exam? |
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