CompTIA Security+ training from New Horizons NH Computer Learning provides an excellent introduction to the security
field and is typically a better entry point than jumping right into an advanced security program. With Security+,
you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge that you can build upon—helping you advance your career in the months
and years to come.
Whether your goal is to become Security+ certified for your job, to prove your basic knowledge of
security concepts or to gain more knowledge to secure your network, expert training from
New Horizons is the perfect solution.
This course is intended for students wishing to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam.
The qualification is aimed primarily at networking professionals, but because security is vital to
all levels and job roles within an organization, it will also benefit PC support analysts,
application developers and senior managers in accounting, sales, product development and marketing.
Target Audience/Prerequisites
This course is designed for information technology (IT) professionals who have networking and
administrative skills in Windows®-based Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
networks; familiarity with other operating systems, such as macOS®, Unix®, or Linux®; and who want
to further a career in IT by acquiring foundational knowledge of security topics or using CompTIA
Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA Security+ certification and who
want to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Exam.
To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic Windows user skills and a fundamental
understanding of computer and networking concepts.
Course Content
+ Lesson 1: Comparing and Contrasting Attacks
Topic A: Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
Topic B: Explain Threat Actor Types
Topic C: Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Attack Types
Topic D: Determine Malware Types
+ Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls
Topic A: Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Topic B: Follow Incident Response Procedures
+ Lesson 3: Assessing Security Posture with Software Tools
Topic A: Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
Topic B: Assess Security Posture with Topology Discovery Software Tools
Topic C: Assess Security Posture with Fingerprinting and Sniffing Software Tools
Topic D: Assess Security Posture with Vulnerability Scanning Software Tools