Course Objectives
 This course can benefit you in two ways. If you intend to pass the CompTIA 
Security+ (Exam SY0-701) certification examination, this course can be a significant 
part of your preparation. But certification is not the only key to professional 
success in the field of IT security. Today's job market demands individuals with 
demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you 
build your cybersecurity skill set so that you can confidently perform your duties in 
any entry-level security role.
 On course completion, you will be able to do the following:
 • Summarize fundamental security concepts.
 • Compare threat types.
 • Explain appropriate cryptographic solutions.
 • Implement identity and access management.
 • Secure enterprise network architecture.
 • Secure cloud network architecture.
 • Explain resiliency and site security concepts.
 • Explain vulnerability management.
 • Evaluate network security capabilities.
 • Assess endpoint security capabilities.
 • Enhance application security capabilities.
 • Explain incident response and monitoring concepts.
 • Analyze indicators of malicious activity.
 • Summarize security governance concepts.
 • Explain risk management processes.
 • Summarize data protection and compliance concepts.

Target Student
 The Official CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-701) is the primary course you will need to 
take if your job responsibilities include safeguarding networks, detecting threats, 
and securing data in your organization. You can take this course to prepare for the 
CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-701) certification examination.

 Prerequisites
 To ensure your success in this course, you should have a minimum of two years 
of experience in IT administration with a focus on security, hands-on experience 
with technical information security, and a broad knowledge of security concepts. 
CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network+, or the equivalent knowledge, is strongly 
recommended.