What You'll Learn
- Identify and categorize cybersecurity threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
- Apply cryptographic concepts including PKI, TLS, and hashing
- Configure and manage network security controls
- Implement identity and access management (IAM) solutions
- Apply incident response and digital forensics frameworks
- Pass the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam
Course Curriculum
3 sections · 14 lessons · 32h
Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities5 lessons
- Cybersecurity Landscape OverviewFree preview10m
- Malware Types & Attack VectorsFree preview15m
- Social Engineering Techniques14m
- Vulnerability Scanning & Assessment16m
- Threats & Vulnerabilities Quiz
Cryptography & Network Security5 lessons
- Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption18m
- PKI, Certificates & TLS20m
- Firewalls, IDS/IPS & Network Segmentation19m
- Wireless Security Protocols15m
- Crypto & Network Quiz
Identity, Compliance & Exam Prep4 lessons
- IAM: Authentication & Authorization18m
- Security Frameworks: NIST, SOC 2, ISO 2700116m
- Incident Response Lifecycle17m
- Security+ Practice Exam (65 Questions)
Requirements
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP) recommended
- CompTIA Network+ or equivalent experience helpful
Who This Course Is For
- IT professionals entering cybersecurity
- Help desk and sysadmin staff seeking Security+
- Anyone preparing for SOC Tier 1 roles
Your Instructor
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Marcus Reid
- Rating
- 4.8
- Students
- 18,000 students
- Courses
- 6 courses
CISSP, CEH, and Security+ certified professional with 14 years in enterprise security. Former security architect for a major financial services firm.