CompTIA Security+: Exam Basics
Product Code: SCRT01 Time: 3 Hour(s) CEUs: .30

Summary:

This course provides an overview of Security+ certification and various exam preparation tips. Also included is a synopsis of the OSI reference model and some fundamental network and security concepts.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand basic information about the exam: who, what, where, when and why
  • Identify and describe the layers of the OSI reference model
  • Discuss the goal and basic philosophy of information security

Outline:

  • About the exam - who, what, when
  • About the exam - where and why
  • The OSI model and the physical layer
  • The data link layer
  • LAN protocols and transmission methods
  • WAN technologies and protocols
  • Networking equipment at the data link layer
  • The network layer
  • The transport layer
  • The session layer
  • The presentation layer
  • The application layer
  • The goal of information

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam SY0-101, or anyone who is interested in learning network and security basics.

Prerequisites:


Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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