Online Security Certification eLearning - Training Resources

CompTIA Security + This course provides students with information needed to attain the Security+ certification. Security + certificaiton is recognized around the world as the benchmark for foundation-level security professionals. This course prepares students to pass the Security + certificaton exam. The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job  more...

Security Certification Curriculum This curriculum introduces the learner to general security concepts, communication security, infrastructure security considerations and covers cryptography and operational security. This curriculum consists of four Skill Builder courses: CompTia Security+ Part 1: Security Concepts CompTia Security+ Part 2: Communication Security CompTia Security+ Part 3: Infrastructure Security CompTia  more...

Security Part 1 Security Concepts This course introduces the learner to general security concepts. It begins with an introduction to access control technologies including MAC, DAC, and RBAC. Authentication methods including CHAP, Kerberos, Certificates, Tokens, and Passwords are taught. The learner is stepped through methods to counteract various security attacks including Replay, TCP/IP hijacking, social engineering, password  more...

Security Part 2 Communication Security This course introduces the learner to communication security. Remote Access technologies including VPN, RADIUS, TACAS+, L2TP, and SSH are covered. The course then moves onto Web, e-mail, and instant messaging vulnerabilities such as Spam, hoaxes, and packet sniffing. Directory and file transfer technologies are covered. Finally, the learner is stepped through wireless considerations such as WEP  more...

Security Part 3 Infrastructure Security In this course, the learner is introduced to infrastructure security considerations. Security considerations for technologies including firewalls, servers, and mobile devices are covered. The learner is stepped through security issues surrounding cable and removable media. Security topologies including DMZs, and VLANs are also taught. Finally, participants learn about security baseline issues  more...

Security Part 4 Cryptography Operational Security This course covers cryptography and operational security. The course begins with an introduction to algorithms, and hashing. Then, participants are introduced to PKI, certificates, standards, and key management. Participants will also learn about physical security considerations, and how to deal with disaster recovery and business continuity. Guidelines for establishing security, HR, and incident  more...