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
Introduction to Security

• Instructor Introduction
• CompTIA Overview
• Security+ Domains
• Course Objectives
• Exam Overview

Video 2
Security Overview

• What is Security?
• How Did We Get Here?
• Security Areas - Physical, Information, Systems
• Defense in Depth - Security in Layers

Video 3
Security Management

• Management’s Involvement in IT Security
• Components of Security Management
• Security Controls - Admin, Technical and Physical
• Principles of IT Security
• CIA - Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability
• AAA - Access, Authentication and Auditing

Section 1: Organizational Security

Video 4
Redundancy and Fault Tolerance

• Redundancy vs. Fault Tolerance
• Single Point of Failure
• UPS
• Backup Generator
• Redundant Servers
• RAID
• Redundant Connections
• Redundant ISP
• Hot Site
• Warm Site
• Cold Site
• Spare Parts

Video 5
Implement Disaster Recovery Procedures

• Planning
• Disaster Recovery Exercises
• Backup Techniques and Practices - Storage
• Schemes
• Restoration

Video 6
Environmental Controls

• Fire Suppression
• HVAC
• Shielding

Video 7
Incident Response Procedures

• Forensics
• Chain of Custody
• First Responders
• Damage and Loss Control
• Reporting - Disclosure of

Video 8
Social Engineering

• Phishing
• Hoaxes
• Shoulder Surfing
• Dumpster Diving

Video 9
Organization Policies and Applicable Legislation

• Secure Disposal of Computers
• Acceptable Use Policies
• Password Complexity
• Change Management
• Classification of Information
• Mandatory Vacations
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
• Due Care
• Due Diligence
• Due Process
• SLA
• Security-related HR Policy
• Data Retention Policy
• User Education and Awareness Training

Section 2: Assessments and Audits

Video 10
System Scanning and Monitoring

• IDS
• Behavior-based
• Signature-based
• Anomaly-based
• Networking Tools
• Port Scanners
• Vulnerability Scanners
• Protocol Analyzers
• Network Mappers
• OVAL
• Penetration Testing
• Performance Monitoring
• System Monitors
• SNMP
• Agent Based

Video 11
Logging

• Centralized vs. Distributed Logging
• System Logs
• Security Logs
• Performance Logs
• Application Logs
• DNS
• Antivirus
• Firewall
• Log Rotation and Retention

Video 12
Auditing

• Risk Assessments and Mitigation
• User Access and Rights Review

Video 13
System Hardening

• Disabling Non-essential Systems
• Disabling Non-essential Services
• Disabling Non-essential Processes
• Disabling Non-essential Programs
• Disabling Non-essential Protocols
• Bastian Hosts

Section 3: Network Infrastructure

Video 14
Network Design Components

• DMZ
• VLAN
• NAT
• Network Interconnections
• NAC
• Subnetting
• Telephony

Video 15
Network Devices

• Hubs
• Switches
• Routers
• Firewalls
• Packet Filtering Firewalls
• Stateful Inspection Firewalls
• Application Layer Firewalls
• Modems
• RAS

Video 16
Network Media

• 10Base2 and 10Base5
• Vampire Taps
• 10BaseT, 100BaseTX and FX, Gigabit Ethernet
• Fiber Cables

Video 17
Networking Protocols and Ports

• Antiquated Protocols
• IPS/SPX
• AppleTalk
• NetBeui
• TCP/IP
• TCP/IP Hijacking

Video 18
Protocol Exploits

• Null Sessions
• Spoofing
• Man-in-the-Middle
• Replay
• DOS
• DDOS
• Domain Name Kiting
• DNS Poisoning
• ARP Poisoning
• Privilege Escalation
• Weak Passwords
• Back Doors
• Default Accounts

Video 19
Network Security Tools

• NIDS
• NIPS
• Firewalls
• Proxy Servers
• Honeypot
• Internet Content Filters
• Protocol Analyzers

Video 20
Remote Access Security

• 802.1x
• EAP
• Media Access Control Authentication
• VPN
• Site-to-Site
• Remote Access VPN
• PPTP
• L2TP
• SSH
• IPSec
• Known Vulnerabilities

Video 21
Wireless Networks

• Wireless Communications
• RF Communications
• Spread Spectrum
• Wireless Network Architecture
• Wireless LANs
• WAP
• WTLS
• IEEE 802.11
• 802.11b
• 802.11g
• 802.11n
• 802.11i
• WEP
• TKIP

Video 22
Wireless Exploits

• Passive Attacks
• Active Attacks
• MITM
• WAP Vulnerabilities
• WEP Vulnerabilities
• Spoofing
• Data Emanation
• War Driving
• SSID Broadcast
• Blue Jacking
• Bluesnarfing
• Rogue Access Points
• Weak Encryption
• DoS and Flooding

Section 4: System Security

Video 23
System Security Threats

• Privilege Escalation
• Virus
• Worm
• Trojan
• Spyware
• Spam
• Adware
• Rootkits
• Botnets
• Logic Bomb

Video 24
Operating System Hardening

• Hotfixes
• Service Packs
• Patches
• Patch Management
• Group Policies
• Security Templates
• Configuration Baselines

Video 25
Application Security Concerns

• ActiveX
• Java
• Scripting
• Browser
• Buffer Overflows
• Cookies
• Instant Messaging
• P2P
• Input Validation
• Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Video 26
Hardware Security Concerns

• BIOS
• USB Devices
• Cell Phones
• Removable Storage
• Network Attached Storage

Video 27
Implementing Security Applications

• HIDS
• Personal Software Firewalls
• Antivirus
• Anti-spam
• Popup Blockers
• Virtualization Considerations

Video 28
E-mail Security

• MIME
• S/MIME
• PGP
• Vulnerabilities
• SMTP Open Relays
• Spoofing
• Viruses
• Spam
• Hoaxes
• Phishing

Video 29
Web Security

• Web Server Security
• Access Control
• Directory and Data Structures
• Scripting Vulnerabilities
• Logging
• Backups
• Rogue Web Servers
• Browser Exploits
• Browser Vulnerabilities
• Cookies
• Web Spoofing
• Web Server Exploits
• Browsing Protocols
• SSL and TLS
• HTTP
• HTTP/s
• S-HTTP
• Instant Messaging (IM)
• IM Message Vulnerabilities
• Text Messages Ad SMS

Video 30
Web Based Vulnerabilities

• Java Script
• ActiveX
• Preventing Java and ActiveX Issues
• Code Signing
• CGI
• CGI Wrappers
• Buffer Overflows
• Hardening Browsers and E-Mail Clients

Video 31
FTP Security

• Active and Passive FTP
• S/FTP
• Secure Copy
• Blind FTP
• FTP Sharing
• Sniffing FTP Transmissions

Section 5: Access Control

Video 32
Access Control Methods

• Implicit Deny
• Least Privilege
• Separation of Duties
• Job Rotation

Video 33
Access Control Models

• MAC
• DAC
• Role Based Access Control
• Rule Based Access Control
• Users, Groups, Rights and Privileges
• Security Controls for Files and Printers

Video 34
Logical Access Controls

• ACL
• Group Policies
• Password Policy
• Domain Password Policy
• User Names and Passwords
• Time of Day Restrictions
• Account Expiration
• Logical Tokens

Video 35
Physical Access Controls

• Physical Access Logs/Lists
• Hardware Locks
• Physical Access Control - ID Badges
• Door Access Systems
• Man-trap
• Physical Tokens
• Video Surveillance - Camera Types and Positioning

Video 36
Authentication Models

• Identification vs. Authentication
• One, Two and Three-factor Authentication
• Single Sign-on
• Biometric Reader
• RADIUS
• RAS
• LDAP
• LDAP Directories
• OU
• Object Attributes
• Securing LDAP
• Remote Access Policies
• Remote Authentication
• VPN
• Kerberos
• CHAP
• PAP
• Mutual
• 802.1x
• TACACS

Section 6: Cryptography

Video 37
Cryptographic Algorithms

• Ciphers
• Block Ciphers
• Stream Ciphers
• Symmetric Keys
• DES and Triple DES
• AES and AES256 Rijndael
• IDEA
• Blowfish
• CAST5
• Rivest’s Cipher - RC2, RC4, RC5, RC6
• Serpent
• Twofish
• Skipjack
• Asymmetric Keys
• Diffie-Hellman
• El Gamal
• RSA
• PGP
• Elliptical Curve Cryptography (ECC)
• Hashing Algorythms
• What is Hashing?
• SHA
• MD5
• LANMAN
• NTLM

Video 38
Using Cryptography

• Confidentiality
• Integrity and Availability
• Digital Signatures
• Single vs. Dual Sided Certificates
• Authentication
• Non-repudiation
• Access Control
• One-time Pad
• Whole Disk Encryption
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
• Steganography

Video 39
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• PKI Overview
• Public Key
• Private Key
• Trust Models
• Web-of-Trust
• Single Certificate Authority
• Hierarchical Model
• Root CA
• Intermediate CA
• Leaf CA
• Subordinate CA
• Registration Authority (RA)
• Certificates
• X.509
• Certificate Policies
• Certificate Practice Statements
• Certificate Revocation
• Certificate Revocation List
• OSCP
• Key Management
• Centralized vs. Decentralized
• Storage
• Escrow
• Expiration
• Status Checking
• Revocation
• Suspension
• Key Recovery
• Key Renewal
• Key Destruction

Here is what you get....

39 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.

39 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."

39 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.

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