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SY0-701.AB1.0L0
CompTIA Security (SY0-701)
Self-paced · 1 year access
47 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
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- Auto-graded
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01 / About
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Key Competencies Covered
Authentication & Authorization
Firewall
Intrusion Detection
Patching
Resilience
Vulnerability
Compliance
Audit
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02 / Lessons & labs
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Lessons
30 Interactive Lessons · 251 topics01 Introduction 3 topics +
- Goals and Methods
- Who Should Read This Course?
- CompTIA Security+ Exam Topics
02 Comparing and Contrasting the Various Types of Controls 4 topics +
- Control Categories
- Control Types
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
03 Summarizing Fundamental Security Concepts 9 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)
- Non-repudiation
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
- Gap Analysis
- Zero Trust
- Physical Security
- Deception and Disruption Technology
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Understanding Change Management’s Security Impact 6 topics +
- Business Processes Impacting Security Operations
- Technical Implications
- Documentation
- Version Control
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
05 Understanding the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions 23 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Encryption
- Transport/Communication
- Symmetric Versus Asymmetric Encryption
- Key Exchange
- Algorithms
- Key Length
- Tools
- Trusted Platform Module
- Hardware Security Module
- Key Management System
- Secure Enclave
- Obfuscation
- Steganography
- Hashing
- Salting
- Digital Signatures
- Key Stretching
- Blockchain
- Open Public Ledger
- Certificates
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Comparing and Contrasting Common Threat Actors and Motivations 6 topics +
- Threat Actors
- Attributes of Actors
- Motivations
- War
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
07 Understanding Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces 14 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Message-Based
- Image-Based
- File-Based
- Voice Call
- Removable Device
- Vulnerable Software
- Unsupported Systems and Applications
- Unsecure Networks
- Open Service Ports
- Default Credentials
- Supply Chain
- Human Vectors/Social Engineering
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Understanding Various Types of Vulnerabilities 13 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Application
- Operating System (OS)–Based
- Web-Based
- Hardware
- Virtualization
- Cloud Specific
- Supply Chain
- Cryptographic
- Misconfiguration
- Mobile Device
- Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Understanding Indicators of Malicious Activity 9 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Malware Attacks
- Physical Attacks
- Network Attacks
- Application Attacks
- Cryptographic Attacks
- Password Attacks
- Indicators
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Understanding the Purpose of Mitigation Techniques Used to Secure the Enterprise 12 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Segmentation
- Access Control
- Isolation
- Patching
- Encryption
- Monitoring
- Least Privilege
- Configuration Enforcement
- Decommissioning
- Hardening Techniques
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Comparing and Contrasting Security Implications of Different Architecture Models 4 topics +
- Architecture and Infrastructure Concepts
- Considerations
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
12 Applying Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Infrastructure Considerations
- Secure Communication/Access
- Selection of Effective Controls
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Comparing and Contrasting Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Data Types
- Data Classifications
- General Data Considerations
- Methods to Secure Data
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Understanding the Importance of Resilience and Recovery in Security Architecture 11 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- High Availability
- Site Considerations
- Platform Diversity
- Multi-Cloud System
- Continuity of Operations
- Capacity Planning
- Testing
- Backups
- Power
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Applying Common Security Techniques to Computing Resources 11 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Secure Baselines
- Hardening Targets
- Wireless Devices
- Mobile Solutions
- Connection Methods
- Wireless Security Settings
- Application Security
- Sandboxing
- Monitoring
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Understanding the Security Implications of Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management 6 topics +
- Acquisition/Procurement Process
- Assignment/Accounting
- Monitoring/Asset Tracking
- Disposal/Decommissioning
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
17 Understanding Various Activities Associated with Vulnerability Management 7 topics +
- Identification Methods
- Analysis
- Vulnerability Response and Remediation
- Validation of Remediation
- Reporting
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
18 Understanding Security Alerting and Monitoring Concepts and Tools 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Monitoring and Computing Resources
- Activities
- Tools
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Modifying Enterprise Capabilities to Enhance Security 14 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Firewall
- IDS/IPS
- Web Filter
- Operating System Security
- Implementation of Secure Protocols
- DNS Filtering
- Email Security
- File Integrity Monitoring
- DLP
- Network Access Control (NAC)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)/Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
- User Behavior Analytics
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
20 Implementing and Maintaining Identity and Access Management 13 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Provisioning/De-provisioning User Accounts
- Permission Assignments and Implications
- Identity Proofing
- Federation
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Interoperability
- Attestation
- Access Controls
- Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
- Password Concepts
- Privileged Access Management Tools
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
21 Understanding the Importance of Automation and Orchestration Related to Secure Operations 5 topics +
- Use Cases of Automation and Scripting
- Benefits
- Other Considerations
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
22 Understanding Appropriate Incident Response Activities 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Process
- Training
- Testing
- Root Cause Analysis
- Threat Hunting
- Digital Forensics
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
23 Using Data Sources to Support an Investigation 4 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Log Data
- Data Sources
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
24 Summarizing Elements of Effective Security Governance 10 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Guidelines
- Policies
- Standards
- Procedures
- External Considerations
- Monitoring and Revision
- Types of Governance Structures
- Roles and Responsibilities for Systems and Data
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
25 Understanding Elements of the Risk Management Process 11 topics +
- Risk Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Register
- Risk Tolerance
- Risk Appetite
- Risk Management Strategies
- Risk Reporting
- Business Impact Analysis
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
26 Understanding the Processes Associated with Third-Party Risk Assessment and Management 8 topics +
- Vendor Assessment
- Vendor Selection
- Agreement Types
- Vendor Monitoring
- Questionnaires
- Rules of Engagement
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
27 Summarizing Elements of Effective Security Compliance 7 topics +
- Compliance Reporting
- Consequences of Non-compliance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Attestation and Acknowledgment
- Privacy
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
28 Understanding Types and Purposes of Audits and Assessments 6 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Attestation
- Internal
- External
- Penetration Testing
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
29 Implementing Security Awareness Practices 8 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Phishing
- Anomalous Behavior Recognition
- User Guidance and Training
- Reporting and Monitoring
- Development
- Execution
- Review Key Topics
- Review Questions
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
30 Final Preparation 3 topics +
- Hands-on Activities
- Suggested Plan for Final Review and Study
- Summary
Hands-On Labs Our edge
47 LiveLabs- Identifying Access Badge Areas
- Implementing Physical Security
- Examining PKI Certificates
- Creating Asymmetric Key Pairs
- Using Symmetric Encryption
- Using BitLocker in Windows 10
- Performing Steganography Using OpenStego
- Encrypting Files with EFS
- Creating Certificates with OpenSSL
- Scanning the Network
- Using Social Engineering Techniques to Plan an Attack
- Exploiting a TOCTOU Vulnerability
- Exploiting an Overflow Vulnerability
- Examining Application Vulnerabilities
- Performing SQL Injection in DVWA
- Performing an XSS Attack in DVWA
- Detecting Virtualization
- Opening OWASP ZAP and Starting Brute Force Attack
- Examining Spyware
- Spoofing a MAC Address with SMAC
- Using Amazon Transcribe and Polly
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Conducting a Cross-Site Request Forgery Attack
- Cracking Passwords Using the Cain & Abel Tool
- Cracking a Linux Password Using John the Ripper
- Using the chmod Command
- Implementing a Proxy Server
- Binding a Site Using IIS
- Configuring a VPN
- Examining Kerberos Settings
- Creating File Hashes
- Gathering Site Information
- Scheduling a Server Backup
- Creating and Enforcing a Security Template
- Enforcing Password Policies
- Installing a RADIUS Server
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Consulting a Vulnerability Database
- Configuring a Network Firewall
- Examining Active Directory Objects
- Examining MITRE ATT&CK
- Completing the Chain of Custody
- Viewing Linux Event Logs
- Viewing Windows Event Logs
- Capturing Credentials On-Path
- Cracking Passwords Using Rainbow Tables
- Using the theHarvester Tool
- Using Anti-Phishing Tools
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