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CompTIA Security+ Training

LevelBeginner
Duration5 Days
Experience2 years: Security/systems admin (Network+ recommended)
Average Salary$85,270
LabsYes

Jacksonville professionals earn CompTIA Security+ through the University of North Florida's Professional and Lifelong Learning partnership with Applied Technology Academy. This is the industry's baseline cybersecurity certification and the most-requested credential in entry-level security job postings, delivered live online or in person by ATA's practitioner instructors.

Coursework centers on core security concepts, threats and vulnerabilities, cryptography, identity and access management, and hands-on risk mitigation — the preparation Northeast Florida employers expect for SOC analyst, security administrator and cyber-defense roles — and it is DoD 8140 approved. UNF PLL students get ATA's hands-on labs, unlimited mentoring and 5-star student support from first class to certification.

The UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning team handles enrollment — pick a session below or reach out and we'll map your schedule, funding and prep together.

Course Overview

The CompTIA Security+ certification exam will verify the successful candidate has 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, and Internet of Things (IoT).
  • 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.
Course Outline
  • Lesson 1: Summarize
    • 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
Intended Audience
  • Security Specialist
  • Security Administrator
  • Systems Administrator Help Desk Analyst
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Engineer
Prerequisites

CompTIA Network+ and two years of experience working in a security/systems administrator job role.