Security Foundations, Threats, and Network Protection

This course is part of CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Full Training Guide Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

What you'll learn

  •   Understand cybersecurity fundamentals, including frameworks, controls, and risk management.
  •   Identify, analyze, and mitigate security threats, including social engineering and network attacks.
  •   Apply cryptographic principles, encryption techniques, and digital certificate management.
  •   Implement secure network architectures, firewalls, and identity access management solutions.
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Key Management
  •   Network Administration
  •   Threat Modeling
  •   Network Security
  •   Threat Detection
  •   Authentications
  •   Cryptography
  •   Cyber Threat Intelligence
  •   Public Key Infrastructure
  •   Cyber Attacks
  •   Application Security
  •   Firewall
  •   Cybersecurity
  •   Risk Management Framework
  •   Encryption
  •   Identity and Access Management
  •   Infrastructure Security
  •   Threat Management
  •   Security Controls
  •   Information Systems Security
  • There are 6 modules in this course

    Your journey begins with fundamental security concepts, including cybersecurity frameworks, control objectives, and security roles. You'll then explore the evolving threat landscape, learning to identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and social engineering tactics used by malicious actors. With a strong grasp of security threats, you’ll be equipped to mitigate risks effectively. Next, you'll dive into cryptographic solutions and identity access management, mastering encryption, authentication, and authorization techniques. You’ll explore key security protocols, certificate management, and access control mechanisms that protect sensitive data and systems. The course also includes hands-on demonstrations to reinforce your understanding of key security technologies. Ideal for IT professionals, security analysts, and those pursuing Security+ certification, this course requires basic networking and IT knowledge. With a balance of theory and practical applications, it’s designed for learners at a beginner to intermediate level who want to build or strengthen their cybersecurity expertise.

    Part 1 - Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

    Part 2 - Compare Threat Types

    Part 3 - Explain Cryptographic Solutions

    Part 4 - Implement Identity and Access Management

    Part 5 - Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

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