CompTIA A+

Lesson 1 : Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
 Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
 Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
Lesson 2 : Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
 Explain Threat Actor Types and Attack Vectors
 Explain Threat Intelligence Sources
Lesson 3 : Performing Security Assessments
 Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
 Explain Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
 Summarize Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
 Explain Penetration Testing Concepts
Lesson 4 : Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
 Compare and Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
 Analyze Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
Lesson 5 : Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
 Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
 Summarize Cryptographic Modes of Operation
 Summarize Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
 Summarize Other Cryptographic Technologies
Lesson 6 : Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
 Implement Certificates and Certificate Authorities
 Implement PKI Management
Lesson 7 : Implementing Authentication Controls
 Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
 Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
 Implement Authentication Technologies
 Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
Lesson 8 : Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
 Implement Identity and Account Types
 Implement Account Policies
 Implement Authorization Solutions
 Explain the Importance of Personnel Policies
Lesson 9 : Implementing Secure Network Designs
 Implement Secure Network Designs
 Implement Secure Switching and Routing
 Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
 Implement Load Balancers
Lesson 10 : Implementing Network Security Appliances
 Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
 Implement Network Security Monitoring
 Summarize the Use of SIEM
Lesson 11 : Implementing Secure Network Protocols
 Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
 Implement Secure Application Protocols
 Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
Lesson 12 : Implementing Host Security Solutions
 Implement Secure Firmware
 Implement Endpoint Security
 Explain Embedded System Security Implications
Lesson 13 : Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
 Implement Mobile Device Management
 Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
Lesson 14 : Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
 Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
 Analyze Indicators of Web Application Attacks
 Summarize Secure Coding Practices
 Implement Secure Script Environments
 Summarize Deployment and Automation Concepts
Lesson 15 : Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
 Summarize Secure Cloud and Virtualization Services
 Apply Cloud Security Solutions
 Summarize Infrastructure as Code Concepts
Lesson 16 : Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
 Explain Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
 Explain Privacy and Data Protection Controls
Lesson 17 : Performing Incident Response
 Summarize Incident Response Procedures
 Utilize Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
 Apply Mitigation Controls
Lesson 18 : Explaining Digital Forensics
 Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Documentation
 Explain Key Aspects of Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
Lesson 19 : Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
 Explain Risk Management Processes and Concepts
 Explain Business Impact Analysis Concepts
Lesson 20 : Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
 Implement Redundancy Strategies
 Implement Backup Strategies
 Implement Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
Lesson 21 : Explaining Physical Security
 Explain the Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
 Explain the Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
Security+ (SY0-601) DOMAINS:
 Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities (24%)
 Architecture and Design (21%)
 Implementation (25%)
 Operations and Incident Response (16%)
 Governance, Risk, and Compliance (14%)