The CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification provides hands-on training for securing systems, applications, and devices. You'll gain skills in installing and configuring systems to protect applications, networks, and devices, conduct active threat analysis, implement mitigation strategies, engage in risk management, and understand the relevant policies and laws.

To get the most out of the training and successfully pass the exam, we recommend that you have:
Technical Background: It is helpful to be familiar with IT concepts like operating systems and networking basics and have some experience with the Linux command line.
Prior Experience: While not mandatory, two years of experience working is preferred.

• Section 01 : Live Class Curriculum

  • Domain 01: General Security Concepts

    • Introduction to Security Concepts

    • CIA

    • Non-Repudiation

    • AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting)

    • Gap Analysis

    • Zero Trust Architecture and Defense in Depth

    • Physical Security

    • Deceptive Technology

    • Types of Security Controls

    • Importance of Change Management Processes and the Impact to Security

    • Introduction to Cryptography

    • Cryptography around Us

    • Steganography

    • Masking, Obfuscation and Tokenization

    • Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography

    • Hashing Process

    • Digital Signature Process

    • Public Key Infrastructure

    • Key Management

    • Block Chain and Open Ledger

  • Domain 02: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

    • Threat Actors

    • Attributes of Actors

    • Intent or Motivation

    • Attack Vectors

    • Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces

    • Assisted Practice: Enhancing Server Security

    • Indicators, Indicators of Compromise and Indicators of Attack

    • Assisted Practice: Investigating DoS and MITM Attacks Using Wireshark

    • Malware Attack

    • Assisted Practice: Analyzing Malware Reports Using Virus Total

    • Physical Attack

    • Network Attack

    • Cryptographic Attacks

    • Password Attacks

    • Application Attacks

    • Mitigation Techniques to Secure the Enterprise

    • Assisted Practice: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

    • Assisted Practice: Generating a Web Server Certificate

  • Domain 03: Security Architecture

    • Security Implications of Different Architecture Models

    • Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure

    • Firewall Categories

    • Unified Threat Management (UTM)

    • Next-Generation Firewall (NGF)

    • Web Application Firewall

    • Proxy Server

    • Intrusion Detection and Prevention System

    • Virtual Private Network

    • Network Access Control

    • Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data

    • Privacy Regulations

    • Data Protection Controls

    • Data Classification

    • Business Continuity Planning

    • High Availability

    • Site Consideration

    • Backups

    • Power

    • Cloud Data Replications

    • Testing

    • Platform Diversity

    • Multicloud

    • Capacity Management

  • Domain 04: Security Operations

    • Establishing Baselines

    • Hardening of Devices

    • Wireless Technologies

    • Mobile Management and Security

    • Application Security

    • Sandboxing

    • Monitoring

    • Security Implications of Proper Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management

    • Vulnerability Assessment

    • System and Process Audit

    • Assisted Practice: Scanning Local VM Using Nessus

    • Assisted Practice: Scanning Local VM Using Nessus Security Alerting and Monitoring Concepts and Tools

    • Modifying Enterprise capabilities to Enhance Security

    • Web Application Firewall

    • Intrusion Detection and Prevention System

    • OSI, TCP/IP and Protocols

    • Web Filtering Technologies

    • Operating System Security

    • Email Security

    • Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

    • Secure Protocols

    • Assisted Practice: Configuring Proton VPN

    • Assisted Practice: Implementing Network Segmentation and VLANs

    • Implementing and Maintaining Identity and Access Management

    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    • Assisted Practice: Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    • Type 1 Authentication: Password

    • Type 2 Authentication: Tokens

    • Type 3 Authentication: Biometric

    • Passwordless Authentication

    • Authorization and Accounting

    • Federation Identity Management

    • Federation Identity Management Standards

    • Single Sign On

    • Privilege Access Management

    • Implementing and Managing Authorization Mechanisms

    • Manage the Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle

    • Assisted Practice: Installing Active Directory and Creating a User

    • Assisted Practice: Configuring Logon Hours in Active Directory

    • Importance of Automation and Orchestration Related to Secure Operations

    • Incident Response Activities

    • Digital Forensics

    • Use of Data Sources to Support Investigations

    • Assisted Practice: Using Event Viewer to Implement Logging and Forensic Analysis

    • Assisted Practice: Implementing encryption solutions for data at rest using AESCrypt

    • Assisted Practice: Using ROHOS Disk Encryption

  • Domain 05: Security Program Management and Oversight

    • Security Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines

    • Different types of Policies

    • Standards

    • Procedures

    • Guidelines

    • External Factors

    • Monitoring and Revision

    • Roles and Responsibilities for Systems and Data

    • Governance

    • Elements of the Risk Management Process

    • Third-Party Risk Assessment and Management

    • Vendor Assessment

    • Vendor Selection

    • Vendor Monitoring, Questionnaires and Rules of Engagement

    • Summarize Elements of Effective Security Compliance.

    • Consequences of Noncompliance

    • Compliance Monitoring

    • Privacy

    • Types and Purposes of Audits and Assessments

    • Phishing

    • Anomalous Behavior Recognition

    • User Guidance and Training

    • Reporting and Monitoring

• Section 02: Online Self Learning

  • Lesson 01: Getting Started with CompTIA Security + SY0 - 701

    19:49

    • 1.01 Introduction to the CompTIA Security

      03:05

    • 1.02 About the CompTIA Security SY0 701 Exam

      08:00

    • 1.03 How to Take Your CompTIA Security SY0 701 Exam

      08:44

  • Lesson 02: Risk Management

    01:20:21

    • 2.01 Defining Business Risk

      05:12

    • 2.02 Threat Actors Part 1

      04:37

    • 2.03 Threat Actors Part 2

      02:29

    • 2.04 Threat Intelligence

      10:49

    • 2.05 Risk Management Concepts

      07:18

    • 2.06 Security Controls

      09:13

    • 2.07 Risk Assessments and Treatments

      05:38

    • 2.08 Quantitative Risk Assessments

      06:31

    • 2.09 Qualitative Risk Assessments

      03:49

    • 2.10 Security and the Information Life Cycle

      08:58

    • 2.11 Data Destruction

      05:58

    • 2.12 Chapter 1 Exam Question Review

      01:46

    • 2.13 Wiping Disks with the dd Command Lab

      05:44

    • 2.14 Chapter 1 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:19

  • Lesson 03: Foundations of Cryptography

    59:17

    • 3.01 Cryptography Basics

      15:45

    • 3.02 Foundations of Cryptography 3.2 Hashing

      08:31

    • 3.03 Cryptographic Attacks

      05:12

    • 3.04 Password Cracking

      10:02

    • 3.05 Password Cracking Demo

      06:15

    • 3.06 Chapter 2 Exam Question Review

      02:33

    • 3.07 SSH Public Key Authentication Lab

      09:09

    • 3.08 Chapter 2 Ask Me Anything AMA

      01:50

  • Lesson 04: Physical Security

    29:24

    • 4.01 Physical Security Overview

      01:05

    • 4.02 Physical Security

      09:48

    • 4.03 Keylogger Demo

      04:51

    • 4.04 Environmental Controls

      05:22

    • 4.05 Chapter 3 Exam Question Review

      02:30

    • 4.06 Physical Security Lab

      03:00

    • 4.07 Chapter 3 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:48

  • Lesson 05: Identity and Account Management

    01:20:48

    • 5.01 Identification Authentication and Authorization

      07:54

    • 5.02 Enabling Multifactor Authentication

      04:43

    • 5.03 Authorization

      04:48

    • 5.04 Accounting

      05:21

    • 5.05 Authentication Methods

      14:00

    • 5.06 Access Control Schemes

      06:45

    • 5.07 Account Management

      12:57

    • 5.08 Network Authentication

      08:56

    • 5.09 Identity Management Systems

      05:50

    • 5.10 Chapter 4 Exam Question Review

      02:21

    • 5.11 Creating Linux Users and Groups Lab

      05:50

    • 5.12 Chapter 4 Ask Me Anything AMA

      01:23

  • Lesson 06: Tools of the Trade

    02:17:22

    • 6.01 Touring the CLI

      16:03

    • 6.02 Shells

      06:00

    • 6.03 The Windows Command Line

      04:30

    • 6.04 Microsoft PowerShell

      12:22

    • 6.05 Linux Shells

      10:56

    • 6.06 Network Scanners

      05:07

    • 6.07 Network Scanning with Nmap

      08:57

    • 6.08 Network Protocol Analyzers

      07:48

    • 6.09 Using Wireshark to Analyze Network Traffic

      08:53

    • 6.10 Using tcpdump to Analyze Network Traffic

      08:16

    • 6.11 Log Files

      08:33

    • 6.12 Centralized Logging

      08:47

    • 6.13 Cybersecurity Benchmark Tools

      05:34

    • 6.14 Configuring Linux Log Forwarding

      08:20

    • 6.15 Chapter 5 Exam Question Review

      03:04

    • 6.16 Linux Shell Script Lab

      07:15

    • 6.17 Nmap Lab

      04:38

    • 6.18 Chapter 5 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:19

  • Lesson 07: Securing Individual Systems

    01:45:34

    • 7.01 Malware

      13:18

    • 7.02 Weak Configurations

      11:28

    • 7.03 Common Attacks

      09:00

    • 7.04 Overflow Attacks

      05:51

    • 7.05 Password Attacks

      07:58

    • 7.06 Bots and Botnets

      06:09

    • 7.07 Disk RAID Levels

      10:07

    • 7.08 Securing Hardware

      10:56

    • 7.09 Securing Endpoints

      08:51

    • 7.10 Securing Data with Encryption

      06:27

    • 7.11 Chapter 6 Exam Question Review

      02:25

    • 7.12 Linux Software RAID Lab

      07:38

    • 7.13 Secure Enclave Lab in macOS

      03:36

    • 7.14 Chapter 6 Ask Me Anything AMA

      01:50

  • Lesson 08: Securing The Basic LAN

    03:53:45

    • 8.01 Data Protection

      09:28

    • 8.02 Cryptographic Methods

      07:10

    • 8.03 Symmetric Cryptosystems

      12:35

    • 8.04 Symmetric Block Modes

      08:02

    • 8.05 Asymmetric Cryptosystems

      12:41

    • 8.06 Understanding Digital Certificates

      07:35

    • 8.07 Trust Models

      04:42

    • 8.08 Public Key Infrastructure

      03:28

    • 8.10 Touring Certificates

      07:58

    • 8.11 Network Architecture Planning

      03:38

    • 8.12 The OSI Model

      12:37

    • 8.13 ARP Cache Poisoning

      08:37

    • 8.14 Other Layer 2 Attacks

      05:13

    • 8.15 Network Planning

      07:00

    • 8.16 Zero Trust Network Access ZTNA 20

      09:38

    • 8.17 Load Balancing

      06:08

    • 8.18 Securing Network Access

      06:14

    • 8.19 Honeypots

      05:58

    • 8.20 Static and Dynamic Code Analysis

      04:41

    • 8.21 Firewalls

      11:15

    • 8.22 Proxy Servers

      06:09

    • 8.23 Web Filtering

      05:13

    • 8.24 Network and Port Address Translation

      06:44

    • 8.25 IP Security IPsec

      08:47

    • 8.26 SD WAN and SASE

      03:04

    • 8.27 Virtual Private Networks VPNs

      09:55

    • 8.28 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems IDS IPS

      12:56

    • 8.29 Chapter 7 Exam Question Review

      03:31

    • 8.30 Linux Snort IDS Lab

      07:26

    • 8.31 Chapter 7 Ask Me Anything AMA

      01:19

    • 8.32 Securing The Basic LAN 8.9 Certificate Types

      14:03

  • Lesson 09: Securing Wireless LANs

    01:06:48

    • 9.01 Wi Fi Encryption Standards

      09:31

    • 9.02 RFID NFC and Bluetooth

      06:39

    • 9.03 Wi Fi Coverage and Performance

      08:11

    • 9.04 Wi Fi Discovery and Attacks

      12:02

    • 9.05 Cracking WPA2

      10:19

    • 9.06 Wi Fi Hardening

      10:21

    • 9.07 Chapter 8 Exam Question Review

      01:48

    • 9.08 WPA2 Cracking Lab

      06:34

    • 9.09 Chapter 8 Ask Me Anything AMA

      01:23

  • Lesson 10: Securing Virtual and Cloud Environments

    01:08:41

    • 10.01 Defending a Public Server

      00:51

    • 10.02 Common Attacks and Mitigations

      09:41

    • 10.03 DDoS Attacks in the Real World

      02:40

    • 10.04 Containers and Software Defined Networking

      11:22

    • 10.05 Hypervisors and Virtual Machines

      08:18

    • 10.06 Cloud Deployment Models

      08:40

    • 10.07 Cloud Service Models

      08:21

    • 10.08 Securing the Cloud

      10:11

    • 10.09 Chapter 9 Exam Question Review

      02:17

    • 10.10 Docker Container Lab

      04:14

    • 10.11 Chapter 9 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:06

  • Lesson 11: Securing Dedicated and Mobile Systems

    01:04:02

    • 11.01 Embedded Systems

      12:59

    • 11.02 Industrial Control System ICS

      06:38

    • 11.03 Internet of Things IoT Devices

      10:00

    • 11.04 Connecting to Dedicated and Mobile Systems

      10:45

    • 11.05 Security Constraints for Dedicated Systems

      05:04

    • 11.06 Mobile Device Deployment and Hardening

      10:59

    • 11.07 Chapter 10 Exam Question Review

      02:39

    • 11.08 Smartphone Hardening Lab

      02:38

    • 11.09 Chapter 10 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:20

  • Lesson 12: Secure Protocols and Applications

    01:04:47

    • 12.01 DNS Security

      05:02

    • 12.02 FTP Packet Capture

      03:24

    • 12.03 Secure Web and E mail

      11:37

    • 12.04 Request Forgery Attacks

      04:47

    • 12.05 Cross Site Scripting Attacks

      07:04

    • 12.06 Web Application Security

      05:15

    • 12.07 OWASP Top 10

      11:44

    • 12.08 Web App Vulnerability Scanning

      05:50

    • 12.09 Chapter 11 Exam Question Review

      03:28

    • 12.10 OWASP ZAP Web App Scan Lab

      04:29

    • 12.11 Chapter 11 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:07

  • Lesson 13: Testing Infrastructure

    40:07

    • 13.01 Testing Infrastructure Overview

      04:37

    • 13.02 Social Engineering Attacks

      05:29

    • 13.03 Vulnerability Assessments

      08:49

    • 13.04 Penetration Testing

      09:35

    • 13.05 The Metasploit Framework

      07:58

    • 13.06 Chapter 12 Exam Question Review

      01:52

    • 13.07 Chapter 12 Ask Me Anything AMA

      01:47

  • Lesson 14: Business Security Impact

    01:51:00

    • 14.01 Introduction to Business Security

      05:59

    • 14.02 Business Impact Analysis

      09:10

    • 14.03 Data Types and Roles

      11:21

    • 14.04 Personnel Risk and Policies

      10:17

    • 14.05 Attestation

      03:18

    • 14.06 Internal Audits and Assessments

      05:25

    • 14.07 External Audits and Assessments

      06:18

    • 14.08 Third Party Risk Management

      08:21

    • 14.09 Agreement Types

      06:21

    • 14.10 Change Management

      04:07

    • 14.11 Technical Change Management

      07:03

    • 14.12 What Is Automation and Orchestration

      03:46

    • 14.13 Benefits of Automation and Orchestration

      02:53

    • 14.14 Use Cases of Automation and Orchestration

      07:31

    • 14.15 Other Considerations of Automation and Orchestration

      05:28

    • 14.16 Putting It All Together

      06:06

    • 14.17 Exploring the NIST Frameworks

      07:36

  • Lesson 15: Dealing with Incidents

    46:28

    • 15.01 Incident Response Overview

      03:05

    • 15.02 Incident Response Plans IRPs

      05:52

    • 15.03 IRP Testing

      05:45

    • 15.04 Threat Analysis and Mitigating Actions

      07:32

    • 15.05 Digital Forensics

      05:05

    • 15.06 Business Continuity and Alternate Sites

      06:08

    • 15.07 Data Backup

      09:37

    • 15.08 Chapter 14 Exam Question Review

      01:05

    • 15.10 Chapter 14 Ask Me Anything AMA

      02:19

Achieving a CompTIA Security+ Certification offers you many career benefits. However, you shouldn’t stop upskilling yourself, as the world of cybersecurity is quite dynamic. Here are some of the courses you can consider taking after becoming CompTIA Security+ certified:

• CEH v12 - Certified Ethical Hacking Course

• CISSP Certification Training Course

• CISM Certification Training

• Cyber Security Expert Master’s Program

• Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security

• CISA Certification Course

• COBIT 2019 Certification Training

This CompTIA Security plus course is easy to learn and can be pursued by beginners as well as experienced professionals.

The CompTIA Security+ certification is definitely worth it as it will facilitate in gaining skills needed for installing and configuring systems to secure applications, networks, and devices. It will help you conduct threat analysis and address issues with the right mitigation techniques; take part in risk mitigation activities, and operate with complete knowledge of applicable policies and laws.

Upon completing this CompTIA Security+ SY0 701 certification, you can work as:

• Cyber Security Analyst

• Systems Administrator

• Network Administrator

• Network Engineer

• System Administrator

• Systems Engineer

• Information Technology (IT) Manager

The time required to prepare for the Security+ certification depends entirely on your prior knowledge of IT security and your dedication to going through the concepts included in the exam. Generally, it may take you around three months for proper preparation as it is an entry-level certification. Further, a Security+ certification training course is helpful in doing the entire preparation in a short period of time.

CompTIA Security+ training is ideal for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, network engineers, and anyone looking to establish a career in information security. Whether you're starting or seeking to validate your existing skills, this training by Nvidya equips you with essential knowledge and prepares you for the Security+ certification exam.

Even though a Security+ certification helps develop fundamental cybersecurity knowledge, other criteria, including industry demand, particular job needs, and real-world experience, may also play a role in landing a position. It's a good idea to supplement certification with practical experience and keep up with changing industry requirements.

Yes, CompTIA certifications normally have a validity of three years. After that, they must be updated through continuing education.

CompTIA Security+ certification, especially through Nvidya's program, offers several benefits. It validates your expertise in cybersecurity, enhancing employability and career advancement opportunities. The certification also equips you with comprehensive knowledge of security concepts, tools, and best practices essential in today's industry. Additionally, it provides credibility and recognition within the industry, increasing your earning potential and job prospects.

The CompTIA Security+ certification validates expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals, including topics such as network security, threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance.

Nvidya's CompTIA Security+ certification training program enhances this by providing comprehensive training modules, hands-on labs, and expert guidance, ensuring a thorough understanding of security concepts.

Moreover, the flexible learning options allow individuals to study at their own pace and prepare effectively for the certification exam, ultimately boosting career prospects in the cybersecurity field

Discover how Nvidya for Business can equip your teams with the latest AI and other digital skills, including industry certifications. Our tailored training and learning paths are designed for Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies, offering targeted skill development for their workforce. Explore our comprehensive learning library, Nvidya Learning Hub+, which features unlimited live interactive solutions that are available organization-wide. Our dedicated curriculum consultants collaborate with each client to identify and implement the ideal learning solutions for their teams' needs.

The main difference between CompTIA Security+ 601 and 701 lies in their content updates and focus. 701 is the newer exam version and was released in November 2023. It explains more on topics like emerging technologies, cloud security, and advanced threat detection. The 701 emphasizes on the current trends and tools in cybersecurity.

On the other hand, 601 covers foundational topics such as threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, architecture and design, implementation, operations and incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance.

Yes, the CompTIA Security+ 601 certification is still valid. The certification will remain until its retirement date, which is usually about three years from its release. As of now, it is still recognized and accepted by employers. However, the newer 701 exam, which reflects the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, is more in demand.

No, missing a live class will not affect your ability to complete the course. With our 'flexi-learn' feature, you can watch the recorded session of any missed class at your convenience. This allows you to stay up-to-date with the course content and meet the necessary requirements to progress and earn your certificate. Simply visit the Nvidya learning platform, select the missed class, and watch the recording to have your attendance marked.

Yes, Nvidya offers several other online courses under Cyber Security. These include specialized certifications, master programs, and post-graduate courses tailored to different skill levels. Nvidya greatly emphasizes upskilling and boosting career opportunities across industry sectors, with each course designed to help learners enhance their expertise in Cyber Security.

Similar programs that we offer under Cyber Security:

• Cybersecurity Bootcamp

• Ethical Hacking Certification

• CISSP Security Certification

• Certified Information Systems Auditor Certification

• CISM Training

• Introduction to Cloud Security

​​​​​​Nvidya is highly regarded for offering valuable, career-boosting education. The CompTIA Security+ Certification offers a well-structured and industry-relevant curriculum. Nvidya testimonials and alumni reviews talk highly about the comprehensive course content, practical learning approach, and experienced instructors. The flexibility of the programs allows professionals to upskill while balancing work and personal commitments.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field to be eligible for this CompTIA Security+ (Plus) Certification. Newcomers and experienced professionals can take up Nvidya’s CompTIA Security Plus Certification. Though prior knowledge of Cyber Security is helpful, it is not compulsory. Additionally, there is no requirement for previous work experience.