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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Specialization
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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Specialization

Master Cybersecurity Principles and Mitigation. Learn security controls, risk management, and threat mitigation techniques for robust cybersecurity defense.

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Identify common security controls, types, and principles to protect systems

  • Understand the significance of authentication, authorization, and access management

  • Learn how to mitigate digital and network-based threats, from malware to social engineering

  • Master security architecture concepts, including cloud, network, and IoT security considerations

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What you'll learn

  • Understand key security control categories and types for protecting systems.

  • Explore the fundamentals of encryption, cryptography, and digital certificates.

  • Learn how to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities across different digital systems.

  • Gain expertise in handling and defending against various cyber threats and attacks.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Authentication and authorization models
Category: Security control implementation
Category: Vulnerability analysis and threat mitigation
Category: Identifying and mitigating social engineering attacks
Category: Encryption and cryptographic techniques

What you'll learn

  • Understand the security implications of cloud, network, and IoT architectures

  • Learn about selecting and implementing effective security controls across various infrastructures

  • Gain hands-on knowledge of managing identity and access through IAM systems and SSO

  • Master vulnerability response, remediation, and digital forensics to strengthen security operations

Skills you'll gain

Category: Identity and access management (IAM) solutions
Category: Security monitoring and alerting
Category: Firewall and port security configuration
Category: Digital forensics and incident response
Category: Cloud security and hybrid cloud models

What you'll learn

  • Develop comprehensive security governance programs that align with industry standards

  • Implement effective risk management strategies using risk registers and tolerance models

  • Gain expertise in compliance monitoring, audits, and penetration testing techniques

  • Understand vendor selection, agreements, and additional considerations in security governance

Skills you'll gain

Category: Vendor selection and third-party risk management
Category: Data privacy and security considerations
Category: Risk assessment and analysis techniques
Category: Security awareness and training program execution
Category: Incident reporting and monitoring strategies

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