Security+ Training Course

Over 20 Hours of CompTIA Security+ Training Teaches You How To Implement Organizational Security, System Security, Email Security, Web Security and Much More!

Now You Can Obtain Your CompTIA Security+ Certification and Become a Security Expert in One of the Fastest Growing IT Fields Thanks To Train Signal's New Real-World Training that Dramatically Reduces the Learning Curve By Nearly Two Years!"

• 20+ Hours (on CD) of  Top Quality Security+ Training Videos All Instructor-Led!
• PDF of Instructor Notes allow you to follow along with the videos and take more organized notes.
• Multiple File Formats Make It Convenient for You To Learn Anywhere You Go! iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV & high quality .AVI video
• FREE FULL VERSION of Transcender's CompTIA Security+ Practice Exam! (SAVE $159!)We've partnered with Transcender®, the leading exam simulation provider in the world! Purchased separately, you would pay $159. But you get it FREE as the perfect training companion to our CompTIA Linux+ course!
• The Most Effective Way to Learn Security+
• Taught by an Expert with "Real World" Security Experience!

CompTIA Security+ Training FAQs

"Am I qualified to take the training courses in this package?"

YES! If you are a beginner to security and have a background in IT, you have completed your Network+ certification, or have equivalent knowledge (this usually equates to 2+ years of networking experience), then you’ll benefit from this in-depth course!

Note this course is not recommended for complete beginners to IT.

"Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?"

NO! All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with security implementation may enhance your training experience.

"Will the training in this course prepare me for any certification exams?"

YES! This training course prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-201 certification exam.

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CompTIA Security+ Training Course Outline:

Video 1
Getting Started With CompTIA Security+ Training
In this introduction video you will learn about what’s in the course, what areas of security are covered, and a little about your instructor.

• What Will We Be Doing?
• Who is Your Instructor?
• What Areas of Security Are Covered?
• How to Use This Course

Video 2
The Course Scenario
In this video you will be introduced to the course scenario that you will work with throughout the course.

• Meet Globomantics Inc.
• Globomantics Security Challenges

Video 3
Security Overview
In this video you will learn what security is and you will do a high level overview of the history of IT security.

• What is Security?
• Risk Management
• How Did We Get Here?
• Security Activities
• Organizational Security
• Network Security
• System Security
• Access Control
• Assessments and Audits
• Security in Layers

Video 4
Redundancy and Fault Tolerance
In this video you will learn to eliminate single points of failures by implementing fault tolerance and redundancy.

• Single Points of Failure
• Fault Tolerance
• Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disk (RAID)
• Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Fire Suppression
• Redundancy
• Server Redundancy
• Network Redundancy
• Redundant Sites
• Environmental Components

Video 5
Implementing Disaster Recovery
In this video you will learn to prepare a disaster recovery plan. Plus, you will work hands-on to implement your own disaster recovery program.

• Disaster Recovery Planning
• System & Data Backup & Restore - Types of Backup Jobs
• System & Data Backup & Restore - Rotation Schemes
• Disaster Recovery Exercise

Video 6
Incident Response
In this video you will learn how to utilize forensics to protect the integrity of potential evidence of an IT security breach, as it’s being collected. Plus, you will work hands-on to implement incident response procedures when a network or system attack occurs, so that you are ready to take the appropriate actions before systems or data are compromised.

• Forensics
• Incident Response
• Chain of Custody
• Collection of Evidence

Video 7
Social Engineering
In this video you will learn how to combat several different types of social engineering attacks.

• Globomantics Scenario
• Social Engineering
• Social Engineering Tactics
• Phishing
• Hoaxes
• Dumpster Diving
• Tail Gating
• Shoulder Surfing
• User Education and Awareness

Video 8
Organizational Policies
In this video you will learn how to create an IT security policy document that includes outlining a security policy for IT components, information and data.

• Globomantics Scenario
• Policies Overview
• Due Care, Due Diligence, and Due Process
• Security Controls
• IT Security Policy Components
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Separation of Duties
• Change Management
• Security Related HR Policies
• Management Involvement in IT Security

Video 9
System Scanning and Monitoring
In this video you will learn how to identify the types of monitoring that your IT department has in place. Plus, you will learn the details of several different monitoring strategies so that you will be able to recommend the best monitoring system for your IT environment.

• Globomantics Scenario
• System Monitors
• Agent Based System Monitors
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) System Monitors
• Performance Monitoring
• Network Tools
• Port Scanner
• Protocol Analyzer
• Network Mapper
• Vulnerability Scanner
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• Network-based vs. Host-based IDS
• Signature-based IDS vs. Anomaly-based IDS
• Passive vs. Reactive IDS
• Penetration Testing

Video 10
Logging and Auditing
In this video you will learn how to take advantage of logging and how to properly use the information in logs to benefit your company. Plus, you will learn how to continually audit user access and rights to assess the potential level of risk that is posed to the company by client computer usage.

• Globomantics Scenario
• Logging
• Logging and Log Management
• Centralized vs. Distributed Logging
• Log Rotation and Retention
• System Logs
• Application Logs
• Security Logs
• Auditing
• User Access and Rights Review
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Logging Demonstration

Video 11
Network Design Components
In this video you will learn about the network design considerations you should examine when designing a network. Plus, you will discover how to utilize security zones to design different areas of your network with different security requirements.

• Globomantics Scenario
• N-Tier Architecture
• Network Access Control (NAC)
• Network Access Translation (NAT)
• Security Zones
• Demilitarized Zones (DMZ)
• Intranet
• Extranet
• VLAN

Video 12
Networking Components
In this video you will learn about the different types of network cabling, the various speeds of different network cables, and the security implications as they apply to these network cables. Plus, you will discover the pros and cons of several different network devices and the differences between three different types of firewalls.

• Coaxial Cable
• Twisted Pair Cable
• Fiber Optic Cable
• Network Devices
• Hubs
• Switches
• Routers
• Modems and Remotes Access Server (RAS)
• Packet Filtering Firewalls
• Application Layer Firewalls
• Stateful Inspection Firewalls

Video 13
Networking Protocols and Exploitations
In this video you will learn about different networking protocols, especially the most common networking protocol, TCP/IP. Plus, you will discover several different protocol exploits that can be used by hackers to take advantage of the weak points of your IT security.

• OSI 7 Layer Model
• Networking Protocols
• TCP/IP
• Globomantics Scenario
• Spoofing
• Man In The Middle (MITM)
• TCP/IP Hijacking
• Null Session
• Replay Attacks
• Denial of Service (DoS)
• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
• DNS Poisoning

Video 14
Remote Access Security
In this video you will learn how to secure private data on a public network using the different types of Virtual Private Networks. Plus, you will examine the various Remote Access Protocols, how they differ from each other, and different security issues that these protocols face.

• Virtual Private Network (VPN)
• Globomantics Scenario
• VPN Tunneling Protocols
• Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
• Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
• Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
• Tunneling Protocol Comparison
• Secure Shell (SSH)
• 802.1X

Video 15
Wireless Networks
In this video you will learn about the different types of wireless protocols that allow wireless communication to occur. Plus, you will discover the several different wireless exploits used by hackers to take advantage of and use your own wireless network against your company

• Wireless Communications Overview
• Wireless Access Points
• Wireless Transport Layer Security
• IEEE Wireless Standards
• Protecting Wireless Networks
• Passive and Active Attacks
• Wardriving
• Bluetooth Vulnerabilities and Protection
• Site Survey

Video 16
System Security
In this video you will learn how to secure your system hardware, which will include focusing on how USB drives can be a critical security threat. Plus, you will work hands-on with a server baseline security checklist to prevent these hardware vulnerabilities.

• Securing BIOS
• Securing USB Devices
• Securing Directly Attached Storage
• Security Templates
• Configuration Baseline
• Hotfixes, Patches and Service Packs
• Patch Management
• System Hardening

Video 17
System Security Threats
In this video you will learn about the different types of malware that can attack your servers. Plus, you will discover the steps you can take to make sure you can keep these threats from adversely effecting your IT environment.

• Default Accounts and Passwords
• Password Strength
• Back Doors
• Privilege Escalation
• Malware
• Root Kits
• Trojan Horses
• Viruses
• Worms
• Spyware
• Spam
• Logic Bombs

Video 18
Security Applications
In this video you will learn how to apply different security applications to your environment to improve your overall IT security.

• Globomantics Scenario
• Personal Software Firewalls
• Host-Based Intrusion Detection Systems
• Proxy Servers
• Honey Pots
• Virtualization Security Considerations

Video 19
Email Security
In this video you will learn how email works so that you can better understand how to secure your email messaging system. Plus, you will discover some email vulnerabilities and how you can address them in your own infrastructure.

• Background Vocabulary
• Globomantics Scenario
• E-Mail Overview
• E-Mail Protocols
• Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME)
• Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME)
• Pretty Good Privacy (PGP)
• E-Mail Vulnerabilities: SMTP Open Relays and Human Behaviour

Video 20
Web Security
In this video you will learn how to lock down your web servers to make sure they are secure when being deployed as public facing web servers.

• Web Server Security
• Building Secure Web Services
• Web Services Description Language (WSDL)
• Content Filters
• Browser Protocols
• Instant Messaging

Video 21
Web Based Vulnerabilties
In this video you will learn how to improve your IT security by utilizing various programming languages that can be used in specific situations. Plus, you will learn about different web vulnerabilities and how you can properly deal with these vulnerabilities in you IT environment.

• Globomantics Scenario
• Browser Vulnerabilities and Hardening
• Java
• Code Signing
• ActiveX
• Common Gateway Interface (CGI)
• Buffer Overflow
• Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
• Cookies

Video 22
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Security
In this video you will learn how to securely access an FTP server. Plus, you will examine the various FTP vulnerabilities and how you can deal with these to securely transfer files within your organization.

• Globomantics Scenario
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Overview
• FTP Access
• FTP Authentication
• FTP Vulnerabilities
• Securing File Transfer

Video 23
Access Control Models
In this video you will walk through the steps you need to take to properly apply access controls to the resources in your server environment.

• Access Control Overview
• Classification of Information
• Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
• Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
• Role Base Access Control (RBAC)

Video 24
Logical and Physical Access Controls
In this video you will work hands-on to establish an access control model on your computer systems using logical access controls. Plus, you will examine how to secure your physical environment by implementing physical access controls.

• Logical Access Controls
• User Names and Passwords
• Logon Time Restrictions
• Account Expiration
• Group Policy
• Tokens
• Physical Access Controls
• Identification
• Physical Access Logs and Lists
• Man-Trap
• Door Access Systems
• Video Surveillance

Video 25
Authentication Models
In this video you will learn how the different types of authentication models can be applied to your server environment to bolster your security from an authentication standpoint.

• Identification vs. Authentication
• Multi-Tiered Authentication
• Single Sign-on
• Kerberos
• Mutual Authentication
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Terminal Access Control Access Control System (TACACS)
• Remote Access Dial In User Service (RADIUS)
• Password Authentication Protocol (PAP)
• Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocols (CHAP)

Video 26
Cryptographic Algorithms
In this video you will learn the basic concepts of cryptographic algorithms and how encryption uses these technologies to provide security to your IT environment.

• Cryptography
• Ciphers
• Substitution Ciphers
• Transposition Cipher
• Block Ciphers
• Stream Ciphers
• Symmetric Keys
• Symmetric Key Algorithms
• Asymmetric Keys
• Asymmetric Key Algorithms
• Hashing
• Hashing Algorithms

Video 27
Using Cryptography
In this video you will learn how to utilize cryptography to secure your IT environment. Plus, you will delve into the practice of steganography, which allows you to hide data in file so that people cannot detect that the extra data exists.

• Cryptographic Key Pair Usage
• X.509
• Digital Certificates
• Single vs. Dual Sided Certificates
• Digital Signatures
• Data Encryption
• Steganography

Video 28
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
In this video you will learn about the building blocks of PKI and how you can use PKI to manage every aspect of digital certificates.

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Trust Models
• Hierarchical Trust Model
• Certificate Revocation
• Key Management

Video 29
Preparing for Your CompTIA Security+ SY0-201 Certification Exam
In this video you will learn Paul’s inside tips and pointers on the exam certification process and other things you should consider before taking the exam.

• Exam Overview
• Exam Objectives
• Study Recommendations
• Exam Preparation

Video 30
Next Steps
Reaching the end of the course does not mean the learning has to end! In this video you will discover the "next steps" for continuing your growth in the field of IT Security.

• What We Learned in the Course
• Follow Up
• We Value Your Opinion

Here is what you get....

30 videos (20 Hours) will be provided in High-Quality AVI & WMV format. In other words, you get perfect quality and replication of your instructor's screens. An easy-to-use table of contents allows you to navigate to key areas you wish to focus on.

30 iPod video files to watch Train Signal on the go! A popular request amongst our students who wish to study while they commute (i.e., train). These 320x240 .m4v files are compressed versions of the original course, and play on any iPod that supports video. Also great for reviewing and refreshing your mind "on the job."

30 MP3 Files to listen to Train Signal on the go. Some of our students have requested this option. People would like to be able to listen in their car or while working out. Can be burnt to a CD or copied to portable device. Great supplemental training to the videos.

Instructor Notes – These PDF documents can be printed out and contain the slides used by the instructor throughout the videos. These allow the user a quick easy reference to notes on the slides and make any additional notes for their own learning process.

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