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CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation Specialization

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CompTIA Security+ Certification Preparation Specialization

Master CompTIA Security+ Certification Skills. From foundations to compliance, gain in-demand expertise employers value today.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(38 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Learn core security principles and Cryptography to confidently protect critical data

  • Build and secure IT systems with practical techniques in Hardening and Access control

  • Develop expertise in Incident Response, Risk management, and Compliance for career growth

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master CIA Triad, AAA, cryptography, encryption, PKI, zero trust, and blockchain to build a strong foundation in information security

  • Learn data protection, certificate and trust management, ledger systems, and security-driven business processes for safer operations

  • Identify threats across digital, physical, cloud, mobile, and social engineering domains, including zero-day and supply-chain risks

  • Practice real-world defense with assignments on vulnerabilities, encryption tools, risk analysis, and core security controls

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Cryptography
Category: Encryption
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Authentications
Category: Blockchain
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Application Security
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Computer Security
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Data Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Threat Management
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Information Systems Security

What you'll learn

  • Detect and analyze cyber threats across network applications and systems

  • Protect assets using security controls and effective mitigation strategies

  • Build resilient systems with high availability and secure network architecture

  • Ensure data safety and business continuity with backup and recovery planning

Skills you'll gain

Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Network Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Data Security
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Hardening
Category: Threat Management
Category: Encryption
Category: Systems Architecture
Category: Infrastructure Security

What you'll learn

  • Apply secure baselines, wireless protection, mobile security, app controls, and sandboxing to prevent and contain real-world cyber threats

  • Manage the full IT asset lifecycle, including data governance, vulnerability grouping, remediation planning, and improving security tool accuracy

  • Use DNS and web filtering, OS security, IAM, secure protocols, and automation concepts to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents

  • Analyze security incidents through the use of threat investigation techniques and digital forensics to increase operational response and resilience

Skills you'll gain

Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Automation
Category: Security Controls
Category: Network Security
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Hardening
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Digital Forensics
Category: Threat Management
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Information Systems Security

What you'll learn

  • Discover how to establish a structure for your Cybersecurity Governance, detail responsibilities and align security with business strategy

  • Understand risk management end-to-end, including risk identification, analysis, tolerance, appetite, treatment, and business impact analysis

  • Obtain hands-on skills with compliance management, vendor assessments, privacy issues and data protection controls

  • Discover strategic security strategies, including policy management, third-party risk oversight, phishing reporting, and penetration testing

Skills you'll gain

Category: Risk Management
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Cyber Security Policies
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Risk Appetite
Category: Data Management
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Cyber Security Strategy
Category: Personally Identifiable Information
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Vendor Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Business Risk Management

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