Course Description

 

The CompTIA Security+ credential offers a comprehensive 32-hour training program, followed by an 8-hour certification bootcamp, all delivered by our Certified Instructors. This course is designed to equip you with ethical hacking and network security skills, making it the premier choice for individuals seeking a strong foundation in cybersecurity.

This certification stands out as the only baseline cybersecurity credential that places a strong emphasis on hands-on practical skills. It ensures that security professionals are exceptionally prepared to tackle a diverse array of complex issues encountered in today's cybersecurity landscape.

 

 

Our Guarantee:

 

We stand behind our training with unwavering confidence. Here's what we promise:

• Pass on Your First Attempt or Train Again for Free Within One Year: We believe you'll pass your course on the first try. But if you don't, return within a year, receive an extra exam voucher, and retraining at no additional cost.
• Money-Back Guarantee After 2 Days (16 hours) of Classes: If, within the first two days of classes, you decide this course isn't for you, we offer a no-questions-asked refund.
• Extra Day for Exam Preparation: To ensure you're fully prepared for your exam, we provide an extra day dedicated to exam readiness.

 

 

Additional Benefits:

 

In addition to the core curriculum, here are some added benefits of taking this course at uSkill Academy:

• Free Exam Readiness Assessment
• Access to Banks of Exam Prep Questions
• Mock/Practice Test Prior to the Real Exam
• Exam Pass Guarantee: One free resit and training session
• Post-Training Mentoring/Coaching
• CV Enhancement, Job Hunting Skills, and Interview Preparation
• Access to Major Security Events Worldwide
• Special Discounts for Existing Students
• Video Lectures
• Lifetime Access to Our Learning Portal
• Buy Now, Pay in 3: We offer a convenient "Buy Now, Pay in 3" option. Please email or call us to set this up. You'll need a PayPal account for this payment method.

 

 

Prerequisites:

 

To ensure your success in this course, you should have:

• Basic Windows and Linux administrator skills.
• The ability to implement fundamental networking appliances and understand IP addressing concepts.
• CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge.
• Six to nine months' experience in networking, including configuring security parameters.
• Please note that the prerequisites for this course may differ significantly from those for the CompTIA certification exams.

 

Exam Track:

 

At the end of the course, you'll sit the following exams:

 

CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1101 (Core 1)

 

• Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
• Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
• Exam duration: 90 Minutes
• Passing score: 675 (on a scale of 900)
• Languages: English

 

CompTIA A+ Exam 220-1102 (Core 2)

 

• Number of questions: Maximum of 90 questions
• Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance-based
• Exam duration: 90 Minutes
• Passing score: 700 (on a scale of 900)
• Languages: English

What will I learn?

 

This course offers a dual benefit. Firstly, it prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-601) certification examination. Secondly, it equips you with practical cybersecurity skills demanded by today's job market. Upon course completion, you will be able to:

• Compare security roles and security controls.
• Explain threat actors and threat intelligence.
• Perform security assessments and identify social engineering attacks and malware types.
• Summarize basic cryptographic concepts and implement public key infrastructure.
• Implement authentication controls.
• Implement identity and account management controls.
• Implement secure network designs, network security appliances, and secure network protocols.
• Implement host, embedded/Internet of Things, and mobile security solutions.
• Implement secure cloud solutions.
• Explain data privacy and protection concepts.
• Perform incident response and digital forensics.
• Summarize risk management concepts and implement cybersecurity resilience.
• Explain physical security.

 

Course curriculum

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