CompTIA Security+ Certification Boot Camp

General Security Concepts

• Compare and contrast various types of security controls
• Summarize fundamental security concepts
• Explain the importance of change management processes and the impact to security.
• Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

• Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations
• Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces
• Explain various types of vulnerabilities
• Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity
• Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise

Security Architecture

• Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models
• Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure
• Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data
• Explain the importance of resilience and recovery in security architecture

Security Operations

• Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources
• Explain the security implications of proper hardware, software,and data asset management
• Explain various activities associated with vulnerability management
• Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools
• Given a scenario, modify enterprise capabilities to enhance security
• Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management
• Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations
• Explain appropriate incident response activities
• Given a scenario, use data sources to support an investigation

Security Program Management and Oversight

• Summarize elements of effective security governance
• Explain elements of the risk management process
• Explain the processes associated with third-party risk assessment and management
• Summarize elements of effective security compliance
• Explain types and purposes of audits and assessments
• Given a scenario, implement security awareness practices