CompTIA Security+ Training Boot Camp

Security+ holders have the knowledge and skills to help organizations proactively identify potential security risks and respond more quickly when incidents do occur. This boot camp includes five days of live training covering today's most critical information security issues and practices. You will leave fully prepared to pass the popular CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 exam and address real-world security challenges across the five areas outlined by the Security+ exam objectives:

• Attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Architecture and design
• Implementation
• Operations and incident response
• Governance, risk, and compliance

You will also receive an exam voucher for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam with your enrollment.

Our Certification Success Program, paired with our provided prep materials, boot camp sessions, and post-work, is designed to ease any concerns you may have when taking the certification exam. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, this program provides peace of mind that you may be eligible to take the certification exam a second time (if needed) at no additional fee.

*To qualify for a second certification exam voucher, students must:

• Attend at least 85% of each day of class
• Score a 90% or higher on their final practice exam
• Take the first exam within 90 days of class completion
• Upload your exam failure notice from your first exam attempt

What you will learn

• Essential information security concepts
• Threats and attack vectors used by malicious actors
• Network security, monitoring, access control, cryptography, and more

How you will benefit

• Learn key concepts and objectives related to information security issues and practices
• Obtain techniques and methodologies used to successfully configure, execute, construct, and troubleshoot network security to ensure the threat of viruses, worms, Trojans, and improper configuration is minimized or negated
• Training covers the updated objectives added to the most recent version of the exam (SY0-701), including additional cyber threats, cloud environments, entry-level incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

1. Domain 1: General Security Concepts
   1. Types of security controls
   2. Fundamental security concepts
   3. Change management processes
   4. Cryptographic solutions
   5. Threat actors
2. Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
   1. Common threat actors
   2. Threat vectors and attack surfaces
   3. Vulnerabilities types
   4. Indicators of malicious activity
   5. Mitigation techniques
3. Domain 3: Security Architecture
   1. Architecture model security implications
   2. Security principles for enterprise infrastructure
   3. Data protection concepts and strategies
   4. Resilience and recovery in security architecture
   5. Account management practices
4. Domain 4: Security Operations
   1. Common security techniques for computing resources
   2. Hardware, software, and data asset management
   3. Vulnerability management
   4. Security monitoring concepts and tools
   5. Enterprise security capabilities
   6. Identity and access management.
   7. Security automation and orchestration
   8. Incident response
   9. Data sources for investigations
5. Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
   1. Elements of effective security governance
   2. Risk management
   3. Assessing and managing third-party risks
   4. Security compliance
   5. Conducting audits and assessments
   6. Security awareness practices
6. SY0-701 exam
   1. SY0-701 overview
   2. Infosec's Security+ SY0-701 exam cram
   3. Take the SY0-701 exam

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• A microphone.
• Speakers.
• A webcam.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 7 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online .
• Adobe Acrobat Reader .
• Zoom Meetings .
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The student materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

Prior to enrolling in the Security+ Boot Camp, students should have roughly 12-24 months of experience working with information systems and networking.

Boot camps are led by instructors that have years of industry experience and are recognized as subject matter experts.

What kind of salary can I expect with a CompTIA Security+ Certification?

Most of the jobs that IT professionals with a CompTIA Security+ certification would hold fall under the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) category of network and computer systems administrators. The BLS reports that jobs in this category earn a median annual salary of $80,600. According to Certification Magazine's 2022 Salary Survey, professionals with the CompTIA Security+ certification earn an average salary of $115,170 in the United States and an average salary of $106,910 worldwide.

How much does the CompTIA Security+ exam cost?

The CompTIA Security+ certification exam costs $370.

What job titles are most common for people who hold CompTIA's Security+ certification?

There are a variety of CompTIA Security+ jobs available, and the certification is in high demand in the field of cybersecurity. Possible positions you may obtain with this certification include junior penetration tester, systems administrator, network administrator, security administrator, and cybersecurity specialist. The average salaries for these roles range from $72,945 to $86,805, according to Glassdoor, and can go well above $100,000 as you gain experience and advance in your field.

What is CompTIA Security+?

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that proves you have the basic skills needed to perform the core security functions an organization needs. The CompTIA Security+ certification exam focuses on up-to-date best practices in risk management and mitigation, including an emphasis on your ability to effectively identify and address security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities.

Is CompTIA Security+ worth it?

CompTIA Security+ certification is a great way to begin a career in cybersecurity. It is typically the first security certification that an IT professional should earn and will provide you with a career boost into intermediate-level cybersecurity roles. It is also a certification that is required by many organizations as evidence of your core knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam and receive an exam voucher with your enrollment.

When can I start this course?

You can register for the boot camp whenever you are ready. Our team will help you select the session that will best fit you.

How long does it take to complete this course?

The boot camp is 5 days in length. You will have 3 months from the completion of the Boot Camp to access all Boot Camp materials.

What kind of support will I receive?

The boot camp instructor will be available during the session to answer any questions. You will also have access to the Infosec Skills platform where you will be able to create support requests, as needed.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of your boot camp session, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from Infosec and the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

ed2go courses will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career and stand out to potential employers s. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

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The course was very good, it gave me the information I needed in a direct and sufficient manner. Our instruction was thorough, entertaining and used real-life examples to convey the subject matter. He made a challenging situation enjoyable and fun.

Infosec clearly cared that all participants learn the course material. Our instructor could pick up on the differences between the participants (e.g., learning style) and adjust his interaction to best communicate the material to all participants. He was diligent about making sure no one “got left behind.” I could not imagine a better class!

Very impressed with Infosec. My instructor did a great job delivering the information strategically and in a way for all to understand. I would definitely take another class/certification prep course.

The instructor was able to take material that prior to the class had made no sense and explained it in real-world scenarios that were able to be understood.

The course was extremely helpful and provided exactly what we needed to know in order to successfully navigate the exam. Without this I am not confident I would have passed.