CompTIA A+ & Network+ & Security+ Bundle

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The CompTIA® A+® Core 1 and Core 2 (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) course provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification examinations, in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional. The CompTIA Network+ (Exam N10-007) certification ensures that the successful candidate has the important knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, describe networking technologies, basic design principles, and adhere to wiring standards and use testing tools. CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-501) is the primary course you will need to take if your job responsibilities include securing network services, network devices, and network traffic. It is also the main course you will take to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ examination. In this course, you'll build on your knowledge and professional experience with computer hardware, operating systems, and networks as you acquire the specific skills required to implement basic security services on any type of computer network. A+ Certification Network+ certification Security+ certification

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A+ Certification

CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today's core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today's digital world. It is the only industry recognized credential with performance-based items to prove pros can think on their feet to perform critical IT support tasks in the moment. It is trusted by employers around the world to identify the go-to person in end point management and technical support roles. CompTIA A+ is regularly re-invented by IT experts to ensure that it validates core skills and abilities demanded in the workplace.

The CompTIA® A+® Core 1 and Core 2 (Exams 220-1001 and 220-1002) course provides the background knowledge and skills you will require to be a successful A+ technician. It will help you prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Core Series certification examinations, in order to become a CompTIA A+ Certified Professional.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will install, configure, optimize, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, and perform preventive maintenance on personal computers, digital devices, and operating systems.

You will:

Support operating systems.
Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot display and multimedia devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot storage devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot internal system components.
Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
Explain network infrastructure concepts.
Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.
Implement client virtualization and cloud computing.
Implement physical security.
Secure workstations and data.
Troubleshoot workstation security issues.
Support and troubleshoot laptops.
Support and troubleshoot mobile devices.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot print devices.
Implement operational procedures.

Target Student:

This course is designed for individuals who have basic computer user skills and who are interested in obtaining a job as an entry-level IT technician. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA A+ certification and who want to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 220-1001 Certification Exam and the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1002 Certification Exam.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks in a Microsoft® Windows® environment, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts.

Network+ certification

The CompTIA Network+ certification (Exam N10-007) is an internationally recognized validation of the technical knowledge required of foundation-level IT network practitioners.

This exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network devices; establish basic network connectivity; understand and maintain network documentation; identify network limitations and weaknesses; and implement network security, standards, and protocols. The candidate will have a basic understanding of enterprise technologies, including cloud and virtualization technologies.

CompTIA Network+ is accredited by ANSI to show compliance with the ISO 17024 Standard and, as such, undergoes regular reviews and updates to the exam objectives.

Prerequisites

It is recommended for CompTIA Network+ candidates to have the following:

CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge, though CompTIA A+ certification is not required.
Have at least 9 to 12 months of work experience in IT networking.

Security+ certification

CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-501) is the certification globally trusted to validate foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. As a benchmark for best practices in IT security, this certification covers the essential principles for network security and risk management - making it an important stepping stone of an IT security career.

IT security is paramount to organizations as cloud computing and mobile devices have changed the way we do business. With the massive amounts of data transmitted and stored on networks throughout the world, it's essential to have effective security practices in place. That's where CompTIA Security+ comes in. Get the Security+ certification to show that you have the skills to secure a network and deter hackers and you're ready for the job.

Security+ is government approved

CompTIA Security+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. Once you obtain your Security+ you automatically have the CE designation required in the DoD Directive 8570.01 manual and going forward must comply with the CE program requirement of completing 50 CEUs in three years to maintain the credential. Security+ is also compliant with government regulations under Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

Security+ is globally recognized

CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized credential with certified professionals working in over 147 countries throughout the world.

Security+ provides substantial earnings potential

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Security Specialists, Administrators and Managers earn over $86,000 per year.

Target Student

The CompTIA Security+ certification is aimed at an IT security professional who has:

A minimum of two years' experience in IT administration with a focus on security
Day-to-day technical information security experience
Broad knowledge of security concerns and implementation, including the topics in the domain list

CompTIA A+ Outline

Lesson 1: Supporting Operating Systems

Identify Common Operating Systems
Troubleshooting Methodology
Use Windows Features and Tools
Manage Files in Windows
Manage Disks in Windows
Manage Devices in Windows

Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring PC Components

Use Appropriate Safety Procedures
PC Components
Common Connection Interfaces
Install Peripheral Devices

Lesson 3: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Display and Multimedia Devices

Install and Configure Display Devices
Troubleshoot Display Devices
Install and Configure Multimedia Devices

Lesson 4: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Storage Devices

Install System Memory
Install and Configure Mass Storage Devices
Install and Configure Removable Storage
Configure RAID
Troubleshoot Storage Devices

Lesson 5: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Internal System Components

Install and Upgrade CPUs
Configure and Update BIOS/UEFI
Install Power Supplies
Troubleshoot Internal System Components
Configure a Custom PC

Lesson 6: Installing, Configuring, and Maintaining Operating Systems

Configure and Use Linux
Configure and Use macOS
Install and Upgrade Operating Systems
Maintain OSs

Lesson 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows

Install and Manage Windows Applications
Manage Windows Performance
Troubleshoot Windows

Lesson 8: Network Infrastructure Concepts

Wired Networks
Network Hardware Devices
Wireless Networks
Internet Connection Types
Network Configuration Concepts
Network Services

Lesson 9: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networks

Configure Network Connection Settings
Install and Configure SOHO Networks
Configure SOHO Network Security
Configure Remote Access
Troubleshoot Network Connections
Install and Configure IoT Devices

Lesson 10: Managing Users, Workstations, and Shared Resources

Manage Users
Configure Shared Resources
Configure Active Directory Accounts and Policies

Lesson 11: Implementing Client Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Configure Client-Side Virtualization
Cloud Computing Concepts

Lesson 12: Security Concepts

Logical Security Concepts
Threats and Vulnerabilities
Physical Security Measures

Lesson 13: Securing Workstations and Data

Implement Security Best Practices
Implement Data Protection Policies
Protect Data During Incident Response

Lesson 14: Troubleshooting Workstation Security Issues

Detect, Remove, and Prevent Malware
Troubleshoot Common Workstation Security Issues

Lesson 15: Supporting and Troubleshooting Laptops

Use Laptop Features
Install and Configure Laptop Hardware
Troubleshoot Common Laptop Issues

Lesson 16: Supporting and Troubleshooting Mobile Devices

Mobile Device Types
Connect and Configure Mobile Device Accessories
Configure Mobile Device Network Connectivity
Support Mobile Apps
Secure Mobile Devices
Troubleshoot Mobile Device Issues

Lesson 17: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Print Devices

Maintain Laser Printers
Maintain Inkjet Printers
Maintain Impact, Thermal, and 3D Printers
Install and Configure Printers
Troubleshoot Print Device Issues
Install and Configure Imaging Devices

Lesson 18: Implementing Operational Procedures

Environmental Impacts and Controls
Create and Maintain Documentation
Use Basic Change Management Best Practices
Implement Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
Basic Scripting Concepts
Professionalism and Communication

Network+ Outline

1.0 NETWORKING CONCEPTS

Explain the purposes and uses of ports and protocols.

Protocols and ports
Protocol types
Connection-oriented vs. connectionless

Explain devices, applications, protocols and services at their appropriate OSI layers.

Layer 1 - Physical
Layer 2 - Data link
Layer 3 - Network
Layer 4 - Transport
Layer 5 - Session
Layer 6 - Presentation
Layer 7 - Application

Explain the concepts and characteristics of routing and switching.

Properties of network traffic
Segmentation and interface properties
Routing
IPv6 concepts
Performance concepts
NAT/PAT
Port forwarding
Access control list
Distributed switching
Packet-switched vs. circuit-switched network
Software-defined networking

Given a scenario, configure the appropriate IP addressing components.

Private vs. public
Loopback and reserved
Default gateway
Virtual IP
Subnet mask
Subnetting
Address assignments

Compare and contrast the characteristics of network topologies, types and technologies.

Wired topologies
Wireless topologies
Types
Technologies that facilitate the Internet of Things (IoT)

Given a scenario, implement the appropriate wireless technologies and configurations.

802.11 standards
Cellular
Frequencies
Speed and distance requirements
Channel bandwidth
Channel bonding
MIMO/MU-MIMO
Unidirectional/omnidirectional
Site surveys

Summarize cloud concepts and their purposes.

Types of services
Cloud delivery models
Connectivity methods
Security implications/considerations
Relationship between local and cloud resources

Explain the functions of network services.

DNS service
DHCP service
NTP
IPAM

2.0 INFRASTRUCTURE

Given a scenario, deploy the appropriate cabling solution.

Media types
Plenum vs. PVC
Connector types
Transceivers
Termination points
Copper cable standards
Copper termination standards
Ethernet deployment standards

Given a scenario, determine the appropriate placement of networking devices on a network and install/configure them.

Firewall
Router
Switch
Hub
Bridge
Modems
Wireless access point
Media converter
Wireless range extender
VoIP endpoint

Explain the purposes and use cases for advanced networking devices.

Multilayer switch
Wireless controller
Load balancer
IDS/IPS
Proxy server
VPN concentrator
AAA/RADIUS server
UTM appliance
NGFW/Layer 7 firewall
VoIP PBX
VoIP gateway
Content filter

Explain the purposes of virtualization and network storage technologies.

Virtual networking components
Network storage types
Connection type
Jumbo frame

Compare and contrast WAN technologies.

Service type
Transmission mediums
Characteristics of service
Termination

3.0 NETWORK OPERATIONS

Given a scenario, use appropriate documentation and diagrams to manage the network.

Diagram symbols
Standard operating procedures / work instructions
Logical vs. physical diagrams
Rack diagrams
Change management documentation
Wiring and port locations
IDF/MDF documentation
Labeling
Network configuration and performance baselines
Inventory management

Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts.

Availability concepts
Recovery
MTTR
MTBF
SLA requirements

Explain common scanning, monitoring and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs.

Processes
Event management
SNMP monitors
Metrics

Given a scenario, use remote access methods.

VPN
RDP
SSH
VNC
Telnet
HTTPS/management URL
Remote file access
Out-of-band management

Identify policies and best practices.

Privileged user agreement
Password policy
On-boarding/off-boarding procedures
Licensing restrictions
International export controls
Data loss prevention
Remote access policies
Incident response policies
BYOD
AUP
NDA
System life cycle
Safety procedures and policies

4.0 NETWORK SECURITY

Summarize the purposes of physical security devices.

Detection
Prevention

Explain authentication and access controls.

Authorization, authentication and accounting
Multifactor authentication
Access control

Given a scenario, secure a basic wireless network.

WPA
WPA2
TKIP-RC4
CCMP-AES
Authentication and authorization
Geofencing

Summarize common networking attacks.

DoS
Social engineering
Insider threat
Logic bomb
Rogue access point
Evil twin
War-driving
Phishing
Ransomware
DNS poisoning
ARP poisoning
Spoofing
Deauthentication
Brute force
VLAN hopping
Man-in-the-middle
Exploits vs. vulnerabilities

Explain common mitigation techniques and their purposes.

Signature management
Device hardening
Change native VLAN
Switch port protection
Network segmentation
Privileged user account
File integrity monitoring
Role separation
Restricting access via ACLs
Honeypot/honeynet
Penetration testing

5.0 NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING AND TOOLS

Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.

Identify the problem
Establish a theory of probable cause
Test the theory to determine the cause
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem and identify potential effects
Implement the solution or escalate as necessary
Verify full system functionality and, if applicable, implement preventive measures
Document findings, actions, and outcomes

Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool.

Hardware tools
Software tools

Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wired connectivity and performance issues.

Attenuation
Latency
Jitter
Crosstalk
EMI
Open/short
Incorrect pin-out
Incorrect cable type
Bad port
Transceiver mismatch
TX/RX reverse
Duplex/speed mismatch
Damaged cables
Bent pins
Bottlenecks
VLAN mismatch
Network connection LED status indicators

Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity and performance issues.

Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
Latency
Jitter
Attenuation
Incorrect antenna type
Interference
Incorrect antenna placement
Channel overlap
Overcapacity
Distance limitations
Frequency mismatch
Wrong SSID
Wrong passphrase
Security type mismatch
Power levels
Signal-to-noise ratio

Given a scenario, troubleshoot common network service issues.

Names not resolving
Incorrect gateway
Incorrect netmask
Duplicate IP addresses
Duplicate MAC addresses
Expired IP address
Rogue DHCP server
Untrusted SSL certificate
Incorrect time
Exhausted DHCP scope
Blocked TCP/UDP ports
Incorrect host-based firewall settings
Incorrect ACL settings
Unresponsive service
Hardware failure

Security+ Outline

1.0 THREATS, ATTACKS AND VULNERABILITIES

1.1 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of compromise and determine the type of malware.

Viruses
Crypto-malware
Ransomware
Worm
Trojan
Rootkit
Keylogger
Adware
Spyware
Bots
RAT
Logic bomb
Backdoor

1.2 Compare and contrast types of attacks

Social engineering
Application/service attacks
Wireless attacks
Cryptographic attacks

1.3 Explain threat actor types and attributes.

Types of actors
Attributes of actors
Use of open-source intelligence

1.4 Explain penetration testing concepts.

Active reconnaissance
Passive reconnaissance
Pivot
Initial exploitation
Persistence
Escalation of privilege
Black box
White box
Gray box
Penetration testing vs. vulnerability scanning

1.5 Explain vulnerability scanning concepts.

Passively test security controls
Identify vulnerability
Identify lack of security controls
Identify common misconfigurations
Intrusive vs. non-intrusive
Credentialed vs. non-credentialed
False positive

1.6 Explain the impact associated with types of vulnerabilities.

Race conditions
Vulnerabilities
Improper input handling
Improper error handling
Misconfiguration/weak configuration
Default configuration
Resource exhaustion
Untrained users
Improperly configured accounts
Vulnerable business processes
Weak cipher suites and implementations
Memory/buffer vulnerability
System sprawl/undocumented assets
Architecture/design weaknesses
New threats/zero day
Improper certificate and key management

2.0 TECHNOLOGIES AND TOOLS

2.1 Install and configure network components, both hardware- and software-based, to support organizational security.

Firewall
VPN concentrator
NIPS/NIDS
Router
Switch
Proxy
Load balancer
Access point
SIEM
DLP
NAC
Mail gateway
Bridge
SSL/TLS accelerators
SSL decryptors
Media gateway
Hardware security module

2.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Protocol analyzer
Network scanners
Wireless scanners/cracker
Password cracker
Vulnerability scanner
Configuration compliance scanner
Exploitation frameworks
Data sanitization tools
Steganography tools
Honeypot
Backup utilities
Banner grabbing
Passive vs. active
Command line tools

2.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues.

Unencrypted credentials/clear text
Logs and events anomalies
Permission issues
Access violations
Certificate issues
Data exfiltration
Misconfigured devices
Weak security configurations
Personnel issues
Unauthorized software
Baseline deviation
License compliance violation (availability/integrity)
Asset management
Authentication issues

2.4 Given a scenario, analyze and interpret output from security technologies.

HIDS/HIPS
Antivirus
File integrity check
Host-based firewall
Application whitelisting
Removable media control
Advanced malware tools
Patch management tools
UTM
DLP
Data execution prevention
Web application firewall

2.5 Given a scenario, deploy mobile devices securely.

Connection methods
Mobile device management concepts
Enforcement and monitoring
Deployment models

2.6 Given a scenario, implement secure protocols.

Protocols
Use cases

3.0 ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

3.1 Explain use cases and purpose for frameworks, best practices and secure configuration guides.

Industry-standard frameworks and reference architectures
Benchmarks/secure configuration guides
Defense-in-depth/layered security

3.2 Given a scenario, implement secure network architecture concepts.

Zones/topologies
Segregation/segmentation/isolation
Tunneling/VPN
Security device/technology placement
SDN

3.3 Given a scenario, implement secure systems design.

Hardware/firmware security
Operating systems
Peripherals

3.4 Explain the importance of secure staging deployment concepts.

Sandboxing
Environment
Secure baseline
Integrity measurement

3.5 Explain the security implications of embedded systems.

SCADA/ICS
Smart devices/IoT
HVAC
SoC
RTOS
Printers/MFDs
Camera systems
Special purpose

3.6 Summarize secure application development and deployment concepts.

Development life-cycle models
Secure DevOps
Version control and change management
Provisioning and deprovisioning
Secure coding techniques
Code quality and testing
Compiled vs. runtime code

3.7 Summarize cloud and virtualization concepts.

Hypervisor
VM sprawl avoidance
VM escape protection
Cloud storage
Cloud deployment models
On-premise vs. hosted vs. cloud
VDI/VDE
Cloud access security broker
Security as a Service

3.8 Explain how resiliency and automation strategies reduce risk.

Automation/scripting
Templates
Master image
Non-persistence
Elasticity
Scalability
Distributive allocation
Redundancy
Fault tolerance
High availability

3.9 Explain the importance of physical security controls.

Lighting
Signs
Fencing/gate/cage
Security guards
Alarms
Safe
Secure cabinets/enclosures
Protected distribution/Protected cabling
Airgap
Mantrap
Faraday cage
Lock types
Biometrics
Barricades/bollards
Tokens/cards
Environmental controls
Cable locks
Screen filters
Cameras
Motion detection
Logs
Infrared detection
Key management

4.0 IDENTITY AND ACCESS MANAGEMENT

4.1 Compare and contrast identity and access management concepts

Identification, authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA)
Multifactor authentication
Federation
Single sign-on
Transitive trust

4.2 Given a scenario, install and configure identity and access services.

LDAP
Kerberos
TACACS+
CHAP
PAP
MSCHAP
RADIUS
SAML
OpenID Connect
OAUTH
Shibboleth
Secure token
NTLM

4.3 Given a scenario, implement identity and access management controls.

Access control models
Physical access control
Biometric factors
Tokens
Certificate-based authentication
File system security
Database security

4.4 Given a scenario, differentiate common account management practices.

Account types
General Concepts
Account policy enforcement

5.0 RISK MANAGEMENT

5.1 Explain the importance of policies, plans and procedures related to organizational security.

Standard operating procedure
Agreement types
Personnel management
General security policies

5.2 Summarize business impact analysis concepts.

RTO/RPO
MTBF
MTTR
Mission-essential functions
Identification of critical systems
Single point of failure
Impact
Privacy impact assessment
Privacy threshold assessment

5.3 Explain risk management processes and concepts.

Threat assessment
Risk assessment
Change management

5.4 Given a scenario, follow incident response procedures.

Incident response plan
Incident response process

5.5 Summarize basic concepts of forensics.

Order of volatility
Chain of custody
Legal hold
Data acquisition
Preservation
Recovery
Strategic intelligence/counterintelligence gathering
Track man-hours

5.6 Explain disaster recovery and continuity of operation concepts.

Recovery sites
Order of restoration
Backup concepts
Geographic considerations
Continuity of operation planning

5.7 Compare and contrast various types of controls.

Deterrent
Preventive
Detective
Corrective
Compensating
Technical
Administrative
Physical

5.8 Given a scenario, carry out data security and privacy practices.

Data destruction and media sanitization
Data sensitivity labeling and handling
Data roles
Data retention
Legal and compliance

6.0 CRYPTOGRAPHY AND PKI

6.1 Compare and contrast basic concepts of cryptography.

Symmetric algorithms
Modes of operation
Asymmetric algorithms
Hashing
Salt, IV, nonce
Elliptic curve
Weak/deprecated algorithms
Key exchange
Digital signatures
Diffusion
Confusion
Collision
Steganography
Obfuscation
Stream vs. block
Key strength
Session keys
Ephemeral key
Secret algorithm
Data-in-transit
Data-at-rest
Data-in-use
Random/pseudo-random number generation
Key stretching
Implementation vs. algorithm selection
Perfect forward secrecy
Security through obscurity
Common use cases

6.2 Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.

Symmetric algorithms
Cipher modes
Asymmetric algorithms
Hashing algorithms
Key stretching algorithms
Obfuscation

6.3 Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings.

Cryptographic protocols
Authentication protocols
Methods

6.4 Given a scenario, implement public key infrastructure.

Components
Concepts
Types of certificates
Certificate formats

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