security +

Security+ certification designates knowledgeable professionals in the field of security, one of the fastest-growing fields in IT.

Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in:

·         Network security

·         Compliance and operational security

·         Threats and vulnerabilities

·         Application, data and host security

·         Access control and identity management

·         Cryptography

Achieving CompTIA Security+ certification confirms that you not only can apply knowledge of security concepts, tools, and procedures to react to security incidents, but you also can anticipate security risks and guard against them.

Ideal candidates for CompTIA Security+ certification have:

At least two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security

Day-to-day technical information security experience

CompTIA Network+ certification (recommended)

TOPICS COVERED:

·         Mitigating threats

·         Cryptography

·         Authentication

·         User- and role-based security

·         Peripheral security

·         Public key infrastructure

·         Application and messaging security

·         Ports and protocols

·         Network security

·         Wireless security

·         Remote access security

·         Vulnerability testing and monitoring

·         Organizational security

·         Business continuity