Cyber Security for Beginners with 4 Official CompTIA Exams

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