CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives
The Security+ exam blueprint includes the test objectives and the relative weightings. The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented in the examination. Example topics and concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive list of all the content of this exam.
| Domain |
% of Examination |
| 1.0 Systems Security |
21% |
| 2.0 Network Infrastructure |
20% |
| 3.0 Access Control |
17% |
| 4.0 Assessments and Audits |
15% |
| 5.0 Cyrptography |
15% |
| 6.0 Organizational Security |
12% |
Introduction
Course Overview
Security Fundamentals
Security Fundamentals
Threats and Prevention
Mitigating Threats
Securing the System
Virus and Spyware Management
Browser Security
Social Engineering Threats
User Names and Passwords
Authentication
Attacks
Hashing
Biometrics
Authorization
Review
Policies
Policy Types
Domain Security Policy
Other Policies and Auditing
Review
Cryptography
Encryption
Algorithms
Asymmetric and Symmetric
Digital Certificates and Trust Models
Encryption and Decryption Keys
Review
Web and Email Services
Web Security
Review
File and Print Resources
Printer Security
Review
Ports and Protocols
Addressing
Protocol Attacks
Review
Network and Wireless Security
OSI Model
Network Component Security
Network Defense
Security Issues
Security Topologies
VPNs and Virtualization
Wireless Network Standards
Wireless Security Network
Router Configuration
Review
Remote Access Security
Authentication Systems
VPN Technology and Tunneling Protocols
Review
System Auditing
System Monitoring
Logging and Monitoring
Review
Vulnerability
Risk Assessment
Intrusion Detection
Computer Forensics
Review
Security Configuration
Organizational Security
Business Continuity
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Course Review
Labs and Learning Supplements
Lab: Enable IEEE 802.1x Authentication
Lab: Internet Explorer Security Settings for ASP
Lab: Configure Cookie Handling in Internet Explorer
Lab: IPSEC (Internet Protocol Security) Policies
Lab: View a SSL Secured Site Certification Path
Lab: Configure Authentication Using RADIUS
Lab: View and Modify NTFS and Share Permissions
Lab: Configure a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Lab: Modify Services in Windows XP Professional
Lab: View and Change the Local Audit Policy
Lab: View and Change the Default Backup Type
Supplement: Security+ E-Book
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