CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Certification Study Guide

What You'll Learn

The Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-601) has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third party subject matter experts to validate adequate coverage of the Security+ exam objectives, the Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide teaches the essential skills and information required for the CompTIA certification exam (SY0-601).

After reading the text, you will be able to:

• Compare Security Roles and Security Controls
• Explain Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
• Perform Security Assessments
• Identify Social Engineering and Malware
• Summarize Basic Cryptographic Concepts
• Implement Public Key Infrastructure
• Implement Authentication Controls
• Implement Identity and Account Management Controls
• Implement Secure Network Designs
• Implement Network Security Appliances
• Implement Secure Network Protocols
• Implement Host Security Solutions
• Implement Secure Mobile Solutions
• Summarize Secure Application Concepts
• Implement Secure Cloud Solutions
• Explain Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
• Perform Incident Response
• Explain Digital Forensics
• Summarize Risk Management Concepts
• Implement Cybersecurity Resilience
• Explain Physical Security

Prerequisites

To get the most out of the CompTIA Security+ Study Guide and be able to prepare for your exam you should have successfully passed the CompTIA Network+ certification exam and have acquired 24 months of experience in networking support and IT administration. We also recommend the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Use a keyboard and mouse.
• Know the function and basic features of PC components.
• Able to use Windows to create and manage files and use basic administrative features (Explorer, Control Panel and Management Consoles).
• Know basic network terminology and functions (such as OSI Model, topology, Ethernet, TCP/IP, switches and routers).
• Understand TCP/IP addressing, core protocols and troubleshooting tools.