CompTIA Security+ (SY0 601, 2021 Release) Learning Path

Learn fundamental information security concepts and technical controls.

22 hours, 45 minutes

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About CompTIA Security+ (SY0 601, 2021 Release)

This learning path builds on your existing networking skills and prepares you to earn your Security+, one of the most popular entry-level cybersecurity certifications. You’ll learn the foundations of information security as you progress through 13 courses tied to the six Security+ certification exam objectives. Upon completion, you’ll be prepared to earn your Security+ certification and have an established base of cybersecurity knowledge you can use to progress into more advanced security certifications or career roles.

 

Syllabus

Security+ (601) Practice Exam

Assessment - 87 questions
Risk Management

Course - 02:14:00
Cryptography

Course - 03:05:00
Identity and Account Management

Course - 01:21:00
Tools of the Trade

Course - 02:48:00
Securing Individual Systems

Course - 02:09:00
The Basic LAN

Course - 02:00:00
Securing Wireless LANs

Course - 01:37:00
Securing Public Servers

Course - 01:06:00
Securing Dedicated Systems

Course - 01:04:00
Physical Security

Course - 00:29:00
Secure Protocols and Applications

Course - 01:26:00
Testing Infrastructure

Course - 01:09:00
Dealing with Incidents

Course - 01:33:00

Meet the author

Mike Meyers

Mike Meyers, affectionately called the "Alpha Geek," is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
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How to claim CPEs

Should you complete this learning path, you’ll be able to download a certificate of completion. Use this to claim your CPEs or CPUs.

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All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.

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  • Exploitation Analyst

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