Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security Course for Exam SY0-401 (Course & Labs)
Mike Meyers' CompTIA Security Course for Exam SY0-401 (Course...
Includes:
50+ Labs
Gear up to prepare for CompTIA Security+ certification exam by Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide course and performance-based labs. Performance-based labs simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments and can be mapped to any text-book, course & training. Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide course and performance-based labs cover all the objectives of CompTIA Security+ SY0-401 exam which 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.
Here's what you will get
The CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level, international, vendor-neutral credential designed for IT security professionals to identify risk, participate in risk mitigation activities, provide infrastructure, information, operational, and application security. In addition to adding Security+ to your resume as a globally acknowledged certification, you can use it as an elective in many vendor-certification tracks.
Lessons
42+
Exercises
430+
Flashcards
550+
Glossary of terms
550+
Pre-assessment Questions
24+
Full Length Tests
2+
Performance based lab
50+
Video tutorials
7+
Minutes
10+
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Exam FAQs
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| What are the prerequisites for this exam? | CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security. |
| What is the exam registration fee? | USD 330 |
| Where do I take the exam? | Pearson VUE |
| What is the format of the exam? | Multiple choice and performance-based |
| 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 SY0-401 examination, CompTIA's retake policy is:
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| What is the validity of the certification? | CompTIA Security+ certification are valid for three years from the date the candidate is certified, after which the certification holder will need to renew their certification viaCompTIA's Continuing Education Program. |
| Where can I find more information about this exam? | To know more about the MHE-SY0-401, click here. |
| Which certification covers this exam? | |
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Here's what you will learn
- Why Do We Need Certification Exams?
- The CompTIA Security+ Examination
- The Goals of Security
- Other Elements of Security
- Security Concepts
- Security Governance
- Risk Concepts
- Assessing Risk
- Risk Assessment Methods
- Cryptography Concepts
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Application of Cryptographic Methods
- PKI Concepts
- Authentication Concepts
- Authorization Concepts
- Authentication Concepts
- Managing User Accounts
- Host-based Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Hardening Hosts
- Host Network Services
- Securing Data Storage
- Static Environments
- Securing Networks
- Secure Network Design
- Network Attacks
- Securing and Defending Networks
- Monitoring Networks
- Application Attacks
- Threats from Web Applications
- Securing Applications
- Internet and Application Service Protocols
- Securing Virtual Environments
- Wireless Attacks
- Wireless Security Protocols
- Wireless Authentication
- Wireless Security Considerations
- Troubleshooting Wireless Security Issues
- Environmental Controls
- Classifying Controls
- Physical Controls
- Third-Party Business Practices
- Cloud Computing
- Mobile Devices in the Business World
- Social Engineering Attacks
- Security Awareness and Training
- Security Assessment Tools and Techniques
- Incident Response Concepts
- Incident Response Procedures
- Forensic Concepts
- Data Volatility
- Critical Forensic Practices
- Capturing Evidence
- Analyzing Evidence
- Risk Management Best Practices
- Business Continuity Concepts
- Business Continuity Planning
- Exercises and Testing
- Disaster Recovery Concepts
- Exam SY0-401
Hands on Activities (Labs)
- Identifying risk actions
- Identifying security factors
- Identifying service associated with cloud computing
- Identifying risk assessment process
- Identifying approaches of non-mathematical cryptography
- Identifying data state
- Identifying hashing algorithm
- Identifying asymmetric algorithms
- Creating a virtual volume
- Identifying the authority process
- Understanding public cryptographic initiatives
- Understanding biometric authentication
- Identifying access control methods
- Identifying authentication protocols
- Identifying the CHAP process
- Creating a GPO and linking it with the existing GPO
- Managing password policies
- Configuring account-lockout policies
- Identifying types of malware
- Understanding methods of OS hardening
- Installing the Avast antivirus and scanning the system
- Identifying tunneling protocols
- Identifying RAID level characteristics
- Encrypting flash drive with BitLocker
- Understanding the network infrastructure devices
- Identifying device for network connectivity
- Describing Network Address Translation
- Identifying man-in-the-middle attack
- Identifying attacks
- Understanding key areas of reporting
- Managing add-ons
- Identifying web application attack
- Understanding email protocols
- Understanding application layer protocols
- Identifying TCP ports
- Identifying protocols for secure connections
- Identifying SSL session between two hosts
- Understanding primary virtualization topics
- Identifying wireless attacks
- Identifying retardants of fire extinguishers
- Identifying control function
- Identifying physical security devices
- Identifying cloud computing service models
- Understanding cloud models
- Describing application control
- Identifying social engineering attacks
- Identifying steps for creating password
- Identifying penetration test types
- Identifying backup types
- Identifying various alternate site
