CompTIA Security+ London Course (SY0-701 Exam)

Attend this CompTIA Security+ Authorised Central London Course with TrainX as part of your preparation to gain a highly sought after certification!

CompTIA's Security+ is the go-to foundational Cybersecurity certification for organisations and for individuals. More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.

CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the U.S. DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements. Over 2.3 million CompTIA ISO/ANSI-accredited exams have been delivered since January 1, 2011.

TrainX's Security+ Course has the following features:

• CompTIA Authorised Partner Program (CAPP) Member
• Fully authorised training materials with 12 months access to CompTIA's 'hands-on' labs
• 8 attendee maximum (compared to 16+ learners for QA Limited)
• Realistic pricing: TrainX's pricing is less than 50% of QA's retail price of £4,104 (19/11/2023) per attendee which funds CVC, their private equity owners based in Luxembourg
• Multiple delivery modes including Virtual, Onsite and UK Face-to-face classrooms
• UK-based trainers in your Time Zone

Launch a successful cybersecurity career
Develop a core foundation of essential skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career. More job roles use Security+ for baseline cybersecurity skills than any other certification in the industry.

Assess on-the-job skills
Security+ is the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification on the market with hands-on, performance-based questions on the SY0-701 certification exam. These practical questions assess your ability to effectively problem solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately.

Embrace the latest trends
Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools. By acquiring early career skills in the latest trends you will be well-equipped to excel in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. Trends include:

• Automation
• Zero Trust
• Risk Analysis
• Operational Technology
• Internet of Things (IoT)

Gain Security+ skills now with TrainX

Attend this five-day duration authorised CompTIA Security+ Central London course to gain not just the key concepts and skills required for the examination but also effective ways to study and apply your knowledge. You'll use CompTIA's Security+ 'hands-on' labs as part of a balanced ratio of interactive discussions and lives hands-on exercises to quickly master selecting.

Your trainer, a certified instructor with over 20 years experience, is available to speak with before booking your CompTIA Security+ course. During the training they'll guide you through the concepts and skills from the stated prerequisites ensuring that you understand and retain your new learning.

This Security+ Central London Classroom Course is CompTIA's main recommendation for candidates studying for the new CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701). The examination covers the most in-demand skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, risk – and more. The Security+ exam verifies you have the knowledge and skills required to:

• Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology
• Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents

TrainX add value to the already comprehensive CompTIA course delivery by ensuring we've a high instructor to learner ratio by having a cap at just eight attendees for our public Central London CompTIA Security+ classes. Our organisation is very lean with low fixed costs which allows us to provide pricing at less than 50% of the the main provider's fee and still provide exceptional quality training.

CompTIA Security+ Central London Classroom Course

The public course has a number of delivery formats including a standard five-day event and a two-weekend event. See the schedule for details. Onsite and single-company custom course formats are available.

The course design is based on five knowledge and skill areas known as domains (listed below) and provides in-depth concepts and hands-on skill development for each.

1. General Security Concepts
2. Threats, Vulnerabilities and Mitigations
3. Security Architecture
4. Security Operations
5. Security Program Management and Oversight

CompTIA Security+ Course Outline

The five-day duration course consists of sixteen lessons which cover the five domains.

Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

• Topic 1A: Security Concepts
• Topic 1B: Security Controls

Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types

• Topic 2A: Threat Actors
• Topic 2B: Attack Surfaces
• Topic 2C: Social Engineering

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions

• Topic 3A: Cryptographic Algorithms
• Topic 3B: Public Key Infrastructure
• Topic 3C: Cryptographic Solutions

Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management

• Topic 4A: Authentication
• Topic 4B: Authorization
• Topic 4C: Identity Management

Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

• Topic 5A: Enterprise Network Architecture
• Topic 5B: Network Security Appliances
• Topic 5C: Secure Communications

Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture

• Topic 6A: Cloud Infrastructure
• Topic 6B: Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture

Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts

• Topic 7A: Asset Management
• Topic 7B: Redundancy Strategies
• Topic 7C: Physical Security

Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management

• Topic 8A: Device and OS Vulnerabilities
• Topic 8B: Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
• Topic 8C: Vulnerability Identification Methods
• Topic 8D: Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation

Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities

• Topic 9A: Network Security Baselines
• Topic 9B: Network Security Capability Enhancement

Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities

• Topic 10A: Implement Endpoint Security
• Topic 10B: Mobile Device Hardening

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities

• Topic 11A: Application Protocol Security Baselines
• Topic 11B: Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts

Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts

• Topic 12A: Incident Response
• Topic 12B: Digital Forensics
• Topic 12C: Data Sources
• Topic 12D: Alerting and Monitoring Tools

Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

• Topic 13A: Malware Attack Indicators
• Topic 13B: Physical and Network Attack Indicators
• Topic 13C: Application Attack Indicators

Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts

• Topic 14A: Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• Topic 14B: Change Management
• Topic 14C: Automation and Orchestration

Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes

• Topic 15A: Risk Management Processes and Concepts
• Topic 15B: Vendor Management Concepts
• Topic 15C: Audits and Assessments

Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

• Topic 16A: Data Classification and Compliance
• Topic 16B: Personnel Policies

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

CompTIA's Security+ is recognised worldwide as the foundational certification for security experts. Here's a list of just some of the job roles that Security+ is a foundation for:

• Security Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Helpdesk Manager / Analyst
• Network / Cloud Engineer
• Security Engineer / Analyst
• DevOps / Software Developer
• IT Auditors
• IT Project Manager
• Cloud Penetration Tester
• Network Security Operations
• Penetration Tester
• Network Security Analyst
• Web App Penetration Tester
• Security Architect

This course has reasonably high prerequisite knowledge requirements: CompTIA recommend:

• CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience

View our CompTIA Network+ offers on Reed.

We're more than happy to discuss the prerequisites - an absolute minimum would include:

• Networking Fundamentals including:
  
  • OSI Model
  • Topologies
  • IP Addressing
  • Common Protocols (E.g. FTP, DNS)
• Network Implementations
  
  • Devices (E.g. Switches, Routers)
• Basic Network Troubleshooting

You'll also simply need good PC literacy and Business English.

As the premier Cybersecurity foundational certification, CompTIA's Security+ is relevant to career paths which include knowledge of some or all of the areas listed:

• General Security Concepts
• Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
• Security Architecture
• Security Operations
• Security Program Management & Oversight

CompTIA Security+ Course Attendance

Digital certificate - Included