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Course overview
If you’ve ever considered working within the cybersecurity industry but felt you lacked the knowledge or skills to launch your career, this might be what you’re looking for.
This course bundle is aimed at absolute beginners to IT who want to start a career in cybersecurity or just develop their skills in this area. The course assumes you have no technical knowledge of IT whatsoever. To understand cybersecurity and practice it at a technical level, you must first possess an understanding of basic IT literacy as well as certain technologies such as computer systems and networks, which you will be taught through this course.
This course is designed to gradually build your knowledge and confidence to sit the final certification exam: the CompTIA Security+. Of all the certifications you will gain in this bundle, the CompTIA Security+ is by far the most prestigious. It is held in high regard within the IT security industry
From the beginning, we teach you about basic IT literacy, basic software features and functions, basic networking, operating systems, and basic security threats. From there, the course steps up a notch exploring these areas in more depth. As you progress through the various stages, your knowledge of the systems based around cybersecurity will gradually begin to develop.
Upon completion of the course, you will exit with a series of globally respected certifications and a deeper knowledge of cybersecurity concepts. You will also possess a set of cybersecurity skills you can apply to a vast range of cybersecurity job roles.
The course bundle is comprised of five separate courses in total. Three of which are skills-based only with no exam, and three certification courses with a final exam after each course. The final course being the CompTIA Security+. Two of the non-certification courses provide a soft introduction to modern-day cyber security practices. These course titles include Cyber Security Awareness and Prevention; and Data Security Compliance. The skills and certifications that you gain through this course will offer you scope to work in other areas aside from cyber security. These include IT support, networking, systems administration, and data compliance.
Job outcomes
- Cyber Security Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Cyber Security Investigator
- Cyber Threat Analyst
- Cyber Threat Consultant
- IT Security Specialist
- IT Security Consultant
- IT Support Technician
- Network Engineer
- Network Consultant
- Data Centre Manager
- IT Manager
- IT Sales Account Manager
- IT Consultant
- Systems Administrator
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
Some people finish their course faster than others. Each certification course is between 12-30 hours. If you choose to only do one of the certification courses from this bundle, then it will take you less time than if you do two or three or all of them. No matter what though, you will always have 12 months to complete your course.
Course features
- Expert Instructor-Led Training
- Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations
- Quizzes & Exam Simulators
- Social Learning & Networking
- Flash Cards & Educational Games
- Navigation & Controls
Features of MeasureUP practice tests:
- Questions are similar to exam questions, allowing you to test your knowledge of exam objectives
- Detailed explanations for both correct and distractor answers reinforce the material
- ‘Study Mode’ covers all objectives ensuring topics are covered
- ‘Certification Mode’ (timed) prepares students for exam-taking conditions
- Instant, drill-down score reports tell you exactly the areas to focus on
Assessment
Certification exams included:
- CompTIA A+ 220-1201
- CompTIA A+ 220-1202
- CompTIA Network+ N10-009
- CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
MeasureUP practice tests included:
- CompTIA A+ 220-1201
- CompTIA A+ 220-1202
- CompTIA Network+ N10-009
- CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Materials
All you need is an internet connection and a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC, and an internet connection. To get the most out of the course, we recommend you access it using either a laptop or desktop computer through Google Chrome.
Delivery
All courses are online and self-paced, meaning you do it in your own home, in your own time, at your own pace and best of all… anywhere in the world, providing you have access to a laptop, PC or desktop computer, and an internet connection. Each lesson is pre-recorded allowing you to pause, fast-forward, skip sections, or go back to another lesson if you need to. The lessons are multi-media based, which means video and audio are used to teach the lessons. Your tutor will PowerPoint slides, illustrations, diagrams and give demonstrations to teach each class. Most lessons are also interactive, prompting the learner to participate. This might involve answering on-screen questions, participating in tasks.
Subjects
Module 1 – IT Concepts and Terminology
1.1 – Introduction to Tech+
1.2 – Understanding Notational Systems
1.3 – The Basics of Computing
1.4 – Comparing Units of Measure
1.5 – Troubleshooting Methodology, Cases and Tips
Module 2 – Infrastructure
2.1 – Introduction to Infrastructure
2.2 – Types of Computing Devices
2.3 – Internal Components of A Computer
2.4 – Types of Storage
2.5 – Peripheral Devices and Installation
2.6 – Virtualisation and Cloud Technologies
2.7 – Common Internet Service Types
Module 3 – Networking Fundamentals
3.1 – Introduction to Networking
3.2 – Core Principles of Computer Networking
3.3 – Network Ports
3.4 – Network Addresses and Identifiers
3.5 – Network Models and Types
3.6 – Networking Devices and Connectors
3.7 – Small Wireless Networks
Module 4 – Operating Systems
4.1 Introduction to Operating Systems (OS)
4.2 – What is an Operating System_
4.3 – Drivers, Applications, Tasks and System Services
4.4 – File and Disk Management
4.5 – Backup and Recovery
Module 5 – Software and Applications
5.1 – Common Software Applications
5.2 – Productivity Software
5.3 – Business and Enterprise Software
5.4 – Managing Software
5.5 – Trusted Software Sources
Module 6 – Web Browsing, Configuration & Security
6.1 – Introduction To Web Browsing
6.2 – Browser Settings, Configuration and Maintenance
6.3 – Secure Web Browsing
6.4 – Protecting Your Privacy
Module 7 – Software Development Concepts
7.1 – Introduction to Programming
7.2 – Programming Tools
7.3 – Programming Organisation and Logic Flows
7.4 – Understanding Programming Language Categories
7.5 – Code Maintenance, Version Control Systems and Branching
7.6 – Fundamental Data Types and Their Characteristics
Module 8 – Data and Database Fundamentals
8.1 – Introduction to Databases and the Value of Data
8.2 – Database Concepts and Structures
8.3 – Working with Relational Databases
8.4 – Database Operations and Access
8.5 – Database Backup and Recovery
Module 9 – Security: Keeping Things Safe
9.1 – Basic Security Concepts and Strategies
9.2 – Identifying Common Security Threats
9.3 – Securing Devices and Networks
9.4 – Security Tools and Software
9.5 – Encryption and Data Protection
Module 10 – AI Uses and Impact
10.1 – The Impact and Use of AI
10.2 – Course Closeout
CompTIA A+ 220-1201
- Mobile Devices
- Networking
- Hardware
- Virtualization and Cloud Computing
- Hardware and Network Troubleshooting
CompTIA A+ 220-1202
- Operating Systems
- Security
- Software Troubleshooting
- Operational Procedures
Module 1: Introduction
1.1 Course Introduction
1.2 Where We Are Today
1.3 Areas Of Protection
1.4 The Connection – Part 1
1.5 The Connection – Part 2
1.6 Network Protection
1.7 Browsing Blunders – Part 1
1.8 Browsing Blunders – Part 2
1.9 Settings – Part 1
1.10 Settings – Part 2
1.11 Settings – Part 3
1.12 Settings – Part 4
1.13 Cookies
1.14 Browsing Tips And Tricks
1.15 Email Cant Hurt You Right – Part 1
1.16 Email Cant Hurt You Right – Part 2
1.17 Viruses – Part 1
1.18 Viruses – Part 2
1.19 Viruses – Part 3
1.20 Course Outro
Module 2: Managing Mobile Device Security
2.1 Managing Mobile Device Security Part1
2.2 Managing Mobile Device Security Part2
2.3 Secure Access
2.4 Secure Access iPhone Demo
2.5 Secure Access Android Demo
2.6 Protect The Data
2.7 Protect The Data Android Demo
2.8 Protect The Data iPhone Demo
2.9 Manage App Access
2.10 Manage App Access iPhone Demo
2.11 Manage App Access Android Demo
2.12 Stay Up To Date
2.13 Stay Up To Date Android Demo
2.14 Stay Up To Date iPhone Demo
2.15 Use Other Tools To Help
2.16 Prepare For The Worst
2.17 Prepare For The Worst Android Demo
2.18 Prepare For The Worst iPhone Demo
2.19 Best Practices
Module 1: Networking Concepts
1.1 Networking Overview
1.1.1-Activity-Creating a Network
1.2 OSI and DOD Model
1.2.1-Activity-Examining the OSI Layers
1.3 Networking Appliances, Applications and Functions
1.3.1-Activity-Using Online Proxies
1.4 Cloud Concepts and Connectivity
1.4.1-Activity-Creating Cloud Resources
1.5 Ports, Protocols, Services and Traffic Types
1.5.1-Activity-Examining ARP and ICMP
1.5.2-Activity-Examining DNS and Ports
1.6 Wireless Transmission Media
1.6.1-Activity-Configuring-WiFi
1.7 Wired Transmission Media and Transceivers
1.8 Network Topologies, Architectures and Types
1.9a IPv4 Network Addressing – Part 1
1.9b IPv4 Network Addressing – Part 2
1.9.1-Activity-Configuring Client IP Settings
1.9.2-Activity-Subnetting – Delta 128
1.9.3-Activity-Subnetting-Delta-64
1.9.4-Activity-Subnetting WAN Links
1.10a Modern Network Environments – Part 1
1.10b Modern Network Environments – Part 2
Module 2: Network Implementation
2.1 Implementing Routing Technologies
2.1.1-Activity-Setting Up Basic Routing
2.1.2-Activity-Adding Static Routes
2.1.3-Activity- Configuring Routing Protocols
2.1.4-Activity-Configuring Port Address Translation
2.2 Configuring Switching Technologies and Features
2.2.1-Activity-Connecting Devices with a Switch
2.2.2-Activity-Creating VLANs
2.2.3-Activity-Voice and Data VLANs
2.2.4-Activity-VLAN-Trunking
2.2.5-Activity-VLAN Routing
2.3 Selecting and Configuring Wireless Devices and Technologies
2.3.1-Activity-Creating a WLAN
2.4 Physical Installations
2.4.1-Activity-Managing Cable
O U T L I N E
2.4.2-Activity-Punching Down Twisted Pair
Module 3: Network Operations
3.1 Organisational Processes and Procedures
3.2 Network Monitoring Technologies
3.2.1-Activity-Exploring SNMP
3.3 Disaster Recovery (DR)
3.4 IPv4 and IPv6 Network Services
3.4.1-Activity-Implementing a DHCP Relay Agent-Part 1
3.4.2-Activity-Implementing a DHCP Relay Agent-Part 2
3.4.3-Activity-DNS-Part 1
3.4.4-Activity-DNS-Part 2
3.5 Network Access and Management
Module 4: Network Security
4.1a Network Security Concepts – Part 1
4.1b Network Security Concepts – Part 2
4.1.1-Activity-Exploring Encryption
4.1.2-Activity-Applying Authorisation
4.1.3-Activity-Testing a Honeypot
4.2 Network Attacks
4.2.1-Activity-Launching a Denial of Service Attack
4.2.2-Activity-Phishing for Credentials
4.2.3-Activity-Deploying a Malicious Charging Cable
4.3 Network Defence
4.3.1-Activity-Implementing ACLs
Module 5: Network Troubleshooting
5.1 Troubleshooting Methodology
5.2 Common Cabling and Physical Interface Issues
5.2.1-Activity-Selecting the Right Cable
5.2.2-Activity-Crimping an RJ-45 End on a Cable
5.3 Network Service Issues
5.3.1-Activity-Troubleshooting a Routed Network
5.4 Performance Issues
5.5 Troubleshooting Tools and Protocols
5.5.1-Activity-Using Command Line Commands
5.5.2-Activity-Using NSLOOKUP and DIG
5.5.3-Activity-Using NMAP
5.5.4-Activity-Troubleshooting Using CDP and LLDP
5.5.5-Activity-Testing a cable
5.5.6-Activity-Toning a cable
5.5.7-Activity-Using a Spectrum Analyser
5.5.8-Activity-Testing a Fibre Optic Cable
5.5.9-Activity-Using Network Device Commands
5.6 Course Closeout
Module 1 – SY0-701 General Security Concepts
1.0 Introduction to the Course
1.1 Fundamental Security Concepts
1.2 Zero Trust
1.3 Deception and Disruption
1.3.1 ACTIVITY – Testing a Honeypot
1.4 Security Controls
1.5 Change Management and Security
1.6 Cryptography Basics
1.6.1 ACTIVITY – Examining Symmetric Encryption
1.7 Asymmetric Encryption
1.7.1 ACTIVITY – Exploring Asymmetric Encryption
1.8 Hashing
1.8.1 ACTIVITY – Verifying Integrity with Hashing
1.9 Digital Certificates
1.10 Public Key Infrastructure
1.11 Data and Keys
1.12 Crypto Implementations
1.13 Blockchain
1.14 Non-Cryptographic Data Protection
Module 2 – SY0-701 Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
2.1 Threat Actors and Motivations
2.2 Threat Vectors
2.2.1 ACTIVITY – O.MG Cable Baiting
2.2.2 O.MG-No Cable
2.3 Social Engineering
2.4 Operating System Vulnerabilities and Attacks
2.5 Application Vulnerabilities and Attacks
2.5.1 ACTIVITY – Performing a Buffer Overflow
2.6 Web-based Vulnerabilities and Attacks
2.6.1 ACTIVITY – Abusing Unsanitised Input
2.6.2 ACTIVITY – Grabbing Passwords with SQL Injection
2.6.3 ACTIVITY – Swiping a Token with XSS
2.7 Other Vulnerabilities
2.8 Common Malicious Activity Indicators
2.9 Insider Threat Indicators
2.10 Social Engineering Indicators
2.10.1 ACTIVITY – Capturing Credentials through Social Engineering
2.11 Malware Activity Indicators
2.12 Operating System Attack Indicators
2.13 Application Attack Indicators
2.13.1 ACTIVITY – Recognizing Directory Traversal
2.14 Physical Attack Indicators
2.14.1 ACTIVITY – Quickly Cloning an RFID Badge
2.15 Network Attack Indicators
2.15.1 ACTIVITY – Crashing a Target with DoS
2.16 Cryptographic Attack Indicators
2.17 Password Attack Indicators
2.17.1 ACTIVITY – Password Cracking
2.18 Network Segmentation
2.19 Access Control
2.20 Enterprise Device Hardening
Module 3 – SY0-701 Security Architecture
3.1 Network Segmentation
3.1.1 ACTIVITY – Segmenting a Network
3.2 High Availability
3.3 Virtualization
3.3.1 ACTIVITY – Deploying Docker Containers
3.4 Cloud
3.5 Serverless Computing
3.6 IoT
3.7 ICS SCADA
3.7.1 ACTIVITY – Operating a SCADA System
3.8 RTOS and Embedded Systems
3.9 Reducing the Attack Surface
3.10 Firewalls
3.11 IDS IPS.mp4
3.12 Secure Communications – Access
3.13 Port Security
3.14 SD-WAN and SASE
3.15 Data Classifications
3.16 Protecting Data Types
3.17 Data Considerations
3.18 Redundancy
3.19 Alternate Sites
3.20 Multiple Platforms
3.21 Business Continuity
Module 4 – SY0-701 Security Operations
4.1 Secure Baselines
4.2 Attack Surface Reduction
4.3 Wireless Installation
4.4 Wireless Security Settings
4.5 Mobile Solutions
4.5.1 ACTIVITY – Pawning a Mobile Device
4.6 Application Security Management
4.7 Asset Management
4.8 Vulnerability Management
4.9 Monitoring Activities
4.10 Monitoring Tools
4.10.1 ACTIVITY – Scanning a Network for Vulnerabilities
4.11 Firewall Configuration
4.11.1 ACTIVITY – Configuring Firewall Rules
4.12 Intrusion Detection Configuration
4.13 Web Traffic Filtering
4.14 Operating System Policy
4.14.1 ACTIVITY – Examining Windows Group Policy
4.15 Network Service Security
4.16 Data Loss Protection
4.16.1 ACTIVITY – Checking File Integrity
4.17 Network Access Control
4.17.1 ACTIVITY – Require Multifactor Authentication
4.18 Identity Management
4.19 Access Management
4.19.1 ACTIVITY – Implementing Access Control
4.20 Security Automation
4.21 Incident Response
4.22 Digital Forensics
Module 5 – SY0-701 Security Program Management and Oversight
5.1 Elements of Effective Security Governance
5.2 Elements of the Risk Management Process
5.3 Third Party Risk Assessment and Management
5.3.1 ACTIVITY – Analysing the Solar Winds Supply Chain Failure
5.4 Effective Security Compliance
5.5 Audits and Assessments
5.5.1 ACTIVITY – Conducting OSINT
5.5.2 ACTIVITY – Performing Active Reconnaissance
5.6 Security Awareness Practices
5.7 Course Outro
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