CompTIA Security+ Training Boot Camp
Transform your career in 5 days
Course essentials
CompTIA Security+ training at a glance
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Method
Live online, in-person, team onsite
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Duration
5 days
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Experience
1-3 years of experience
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Average salary
$99,446
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Meets 8570.1
DoD information assurance requirements
What you'll learn
Training overview
CompTIA’s Security+ certification is the most popular cybersecurity certification in the world. It validates entry-level competencies and on-the-job skills across core security functions, and it is frequently requested in cybersecurity job descriptions.
With this certification, you can support your organization in various roles to identify potential security threats, improve incident response and more.
What will Security+ certification do for you?
- Demonstrates core cybersecurity competencies
- Wins the attention of hiring managers
- Documents expertise for career advancement
- Keeps you up to date on industry developments and trends
Who should attend
This Security+ Boot Camp is best for anyone seeking to learn a baseline of key security concepts, gain a job in cybersecurity or advance at your current company. This includes
- Cybersecurity beginners with an IT background
- Security and systems administrators
- Help desk managers and analysts
- Network and cloud engineers
- IT project managers
- DevOps teams
- Software developers
Learn more about the pre-requirements for earning the Security+.
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What's included
Everything you need to know
- 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Exam Pass Guarantee
- Exam voucher
- Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,400+ additional courses and labs)
- Hands-on cyber ranges and labs
- Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
- Onsite proctoring of exam
- Pre-study learning path
- Unlimited practice exam attempts
What makes the Infosec Security+ prep course different?
As one of CompTIA’s top partners, you can rest assured that the Security+ training materials are fully updated and synced with the latest version of the Security+ exam. In addition, you’ll gain access to a Security+ prep course the moment you enroll, so you can prepare for and get the most out of your boot camp.
With 20 years of training experience, we stand by our Security+ training with an Exam Pass Guarantee. This means if you don’t pass the exam on the first attempt, we’ll pay for your second exam at no additional cost to you!
Before your boot camp
Prerequisites
Syllabus
Training schedule
Preparation (before the boot camp starts)
Security+ prep course
Day 1
Introduction
Security Foundations Review
Domain 1: General Security Concepts
- Types of security controls
- Fundamental security concepts
- Change management processes
- Cryptographic solutions
- Threat actors
Domain 1: General Security Concepts (cont.)
- Types of security controls
- Fundamental security concepts
- Change management processes
- Cryptographic solutions
- Threat actors
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 2
Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation
- Common threat actors
- Threat vectors and attack surfaces
- Vulnerabilities types
- Indicators of malicious activity
- Mitigation techniques
Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (cont.)
- Common threat actors
- Threat vectors and attack surfaces
- Vulnerabilities types
- Indicators of malicious activity
- Mitigation techniques
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 3
Domain 3: Security Architecture
- Architecture model security implications
- Security principles for enterprise infrastructure
- Data protection concepts and strategies
- Resilience and recovery in security architecture
- Account management practices
Domain 3: Security Architecture (cont.)
- Architecture model security implications
- Security principles for enterprise infrastructure
- Data protection concepts and strategies
- Resilience and recovery in security architecture
- Account management practices
Domain 4: Security Operations
- Common security techniques for compute resources
- Hardware, software, and data asset management
- Vulnerability management
- Security monitoring concepts and tools
- Enterprise security capabilities
- Identity and access management.
- Security automation and orchestration
- Incident response
- Data sources for investigations
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 4
Domain 4: Security Operations (cont.)
- Common security techniques for compute resources
- Hardware, software, and data asset management
- Vulnerability management
- Security monitoring concepts and tools
- Enterprise security capabilities
- Identity and access management.
- Security automation and orchestration
- Incident response
- Data sources for investigations
Domain 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
- Elements of effective security governance
- Risk management
- Assessing and managing third-party risks
- Security compliance
- Conducting audits and assessments
- Security awareness practices
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 5
SY0-701 overview
Infosec’s Security+ exam cram
Take the SY0-701 exam
Schedule may vary from class to class
What's next?
After you finish the CompTIA Security+ Certification Boot Camp
After completing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Boot Camp, you’re ready for the next stages of your career. Here’s a glimpse at the future:
Completing your Security+ Boot Camp can help to open a variety of career opportunities in the cybersecurity field. As a Security+ professional, you can explore roles like systems administrator, network administrator, SOC analyst, junior IT auditor/penetration tester and more.
Exam Prep
What are some tips I should know when preparing for the Security+ exam?
The most important thing a student can do is perform a comprehensive review of the topics tested in the certification exam. The Security+ exam covers a wide range of cybersecurity concepts to build a strong foundation for your career. Some domains are weighted more heavily than others, but all five are important:
- Attacks, threats and vulnerabilities
- Architecture and design
- Implementation
- Operations and incident response
- Governance, risk and compliance
Along with learning exam content, it helps to become familiar with the exam structure and outline. You’ll want to practice answering the performance-based and traditional questions you’ll face on the exam.
Read our article for more Security+ study tips.
Exam Process
How does the Security+ examination process work?
Your boot camp includes an exam voucher to cover the cost of the test. Once you schedule your exam, you will have 90 minutes to answer 90 questions. A score of at least 750 (on a scale of 100-900) is required to pass. The exam will contain a combination of multiple-choice and performance-based questions.
You can find a complete review of the Security+ exam process on our blog.
Renewal Requirements
How long does the Security+ certification remain valid after you pass the test?
The Security+ is valid for 3 years. However, certification holders must earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and pay a yearly Continuing Education (CE) fee.
Learn more about how to earn CEUs.
The renewal requirements for CompTIA’s Security+ are easy to follow. Security+ cert holders are required to earn 50 CEUs per renewal period (every 3 years) and pay a $50 annual Continuing Education (CE) fee to CompTIA.
Career Opportunities
What are the career opportunities like for Security+ certified professionals?
Organizations, regardless of specialization, need skilled cybersecurity employees.
Did you know that Security+ certification is often used as a key indicator used by human resources departments to identify credentialed candidates, even when it’s not listed as a requirement on the job application? The outlook for careers fueled by a Security+ certification is bright! You can find more career help on our Security+ overview page.
What job titles are most common for people with CompTIA’s Security+ certification?
Some common positions that this certification can help you land include:
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Security administrator
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Systems administrator
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Security analyst
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Network administrator
Average Salary
CompTIA’s Security+ certification salary expectations
The average salary of a CompTIA Security+ certified professional is $99,446 in the U.S. Pay depends on several factors, such as industry, location, job title and experience. Learn more from our Security+ certification salary information page.
Guaranteed results
Our boot camp guarantees
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, get a second attempt for free. Includes the ability to re-sit the course for free for up to one year (does not apply to CMMC-AB boot camps).
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.
Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why should I get CompTIA Security+ certified?
The internationally recognized CompTIA Security+ certification is a sought-after and high-demand credential for information security professionals seeking to enter the cybersecurity job market.
Show hiring and department managers you have what it takes to be an irreplaceable asset to the organization. This certification is for entry-level students or IT professionals looking to level up. For additional information, visit our Security+ Certification Hub.
Should I get another certification before I take the Security+ exam?
Students are not required to possess any other certifications before taking the Security+ exam.
It is highly suggested that students obtain the CompTIA Network+, or have equivalent knowledge, beforehand. This certification will help build foundational knowledge that can be applied to the Security+ exam.
What are performance-based questions (PBQs)? And why do they matter?
The Security+ performance-based questions come in various formats and require students to perform a specific task or solve a problem in a simulated environment.
These questions are more involved than standard multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank or drag-and-drop questions and are used to gauge a student’s skillset in replicated scenarios that they may face during the course of their work.
What do I need to know about the new performance-based questions (PBQs)?
First, there may be questions in which there is more than one way to arrive at a correct answer. In these instances, the test taker will receive full points if the correct solution is achieved.
Second, on all CompTIA exams, there is a timer; however, with PBQs, this timer is not visible to the test taker.
Third, partial credit on answers is occasionally offered but is not guaranteed.
How is the Security+ related to the DoD 8570?
The Security+ fulfills the requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570, which is mandatory if you are looking to get a government job that is involved with any aspect of information security.
Read our blog for a more detailed account of the relationship between Security+ and DoD 8570.
Meets 8570.1 requirements
Attention DoD Information Assurance workers! This boot camp helps meet U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 requirements for department employees or contractors engaged in work related to information security.
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