CompTIA
CompTIA Security+ SY0-501
Threats, Vulnerabilities, Architecture, Identity & Risk Management
Issued: 15th February 2020
Overview
Establishes core foundational security principles and skills required to secure enterprise environments, mitigate threats, manage identity access, and implement risk management frameworks.
Key Competencies
- Threat Analysis & Vulnerability Assessment
- Secure Architecture & Cryptography Implementation
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) Control
- Incident Response, Forensics & Risk Mitigation
Course Modules & Topics
The Present Threat Landscape
Social Engineering and Related Attacks
Cryptographic and Wireless Attacks
Impacts from Vulnerability Types
Security Assessment Using Software Tools
Public Key Infrastructure
Analyzing Output from Security Technologies
Implementing Secure Protocols
Identity Concepts and Access Services
Common Account Management Practices
Implement Secure Network Architecture Concepts
Business Impact Analysis and Risk Management
Incident Response, Forensics, Disaster Recovery, and Security Controls
Secure System and Application Design and Deployment
Understanding Cloud, Virtualization, and Resiliency Concepts
Types of Malware
Application and Services Attacks
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning
Components Supporting Organizational Security
Cryptography
Wireless Security Settings
Deploying Mobile Devices Securely
Troubleshooting Common Security Issues
Identity and Access Management Controls
Frameworks, Guidelines, and Physical Security
Policies, Plans, and Procedures