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CompTIA Security+ Certification Training
Level: Intermediate
Rating:
4.74/5 Based on 640 Reviews
This CompTIA Security+ training course provides the foundational knowledge you need to pass the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification exam, and the skills to ensure compliance and operational security in your organization.
CompTIA Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification that is recognized worldwide as a benchmark for information system security best practices. Earning Security+ certification demonstrates your knowledge of industry-wide information assurance topics, like systems security, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography, and organizational security.
Attend this CompTIA Security+ training in one of three formats - live, instructor-led, on-demand or a blended on-demand/instructor-led version.
View the cyber security Learning Path to determine your learning journey ›
Key Features of this CompTIA Security+ Training:
- Choose from on-demand and instructor-led blended learning options
- Exclusive LinkedIn group membership for peer and SME community support
- CompTIA-approved Security+ training programs
- CompTIA Security+ exam voucher, study guide, and practice questions included
You Will Learn How To:
- Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam
- Confidently explain and define an array of security terminologies
- Navigate the complexity of secure communication protection
- Explore the concepts of network protection with firewalls and IDS
- Investigate privacy and integrity issues
Certifications/Credits:
Choose the Security+ Training Solution That Best Fits Your Needs
ON DEMAND
On Demand & Instructor Coaching
Unlimited annual access to:
- On-demand Security+ modules
- 2 hours of one-on-one after-course instructor coaching
- Pre-configured practise labs
- Practise exams, flashcards, and performance tracker
- Exam voucher included
LIVE, INSTRUCTOR-LED
In Class & Live, Online Training
- 5-day instructor-led training course
- One-on-one after course instructor coaching
- Earn 29 CompTIA CEUs
- Security+ Study Guide
- Practise exam questions
- Exam voucher included
- Pay later by invoice -OR- at the time of checkout by credit card
PREMIUM TRAINING
Unlimited Access to Everything
Unlimited annual access to:
- 5-day instructor-led training course
- On-demand Security+ modules
- Pre-configured practise labs
- Practise exams, flashcards, and performance tracker
- One-on-one after course instructor coaching
- Exam voucher and optional retake included
TRAINING AT YOUR SITE
Team Training
- Bring this or any training to your organisation
- Full - scale program development
- Delivered when, where, and how you want it
- Blended learning models
- Tailored content
- Expert team coaching
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Our flexible, easy-to-redeem training vouchers are available to any employee within your organisation. For details, please call 0800 282 353 or chat live.
On Demand & Instructor Coaching
Security+ On-Demand Training Information
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Security+ On-Demand Training Description
You get annual access to on-demand CompTIA Security+ course content, official courseware, labs, and practise exams. Whenever you're ready, we'll connect you with one of our SMEs so you can get one-on-one assistance with a practising Security+ expert.
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Exam Information
Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Management Level-I and Technical Level-I
Security+ Training FAQs
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How will I access my course materials if I choose this method?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from Learning Tree with all the links and information you need to get started.
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What on-demand content will I receive?
An outline of the content you will receive can be seen above. You will also get access to any new on-demand content that becomes available during your annual enrolment period.
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How many labs will I have access to?
You will get access 60 pre-configured labs spanning the Security+ curriculum.
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How many practise exams are included?
2 accredited Security+ practise exams are included.
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How can I take my Security+ SY0-501 exam?
Learning Tree makes the exam voucher available at the request of the students. Recipients will then register with a PearsonVue centre to take the exam at their convenience.
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Do I get a CompTIA Security+ study guide?
Yes. You will receive a CompTIA Security+ Study Guide included in your tuition fee.
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How do I earn the CompTIA Security+ certification?
To earn this certification, you must take and pass CompTIA exam SY0-501. Exam vouchers are available upon request and included in the price of tuition fee.
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How can I maintain my CompTIA Security+ certification?
You must earn 50 CompTIA CEUs over a three-year period to maintain Security+ certification. Maintain your CompTIA certification with CEU-approved training. Learn More ›
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How long is the Security+ exam?
You will have 90 minutes to complete the 90-question Security+ certification exam. The questions are multiple choice and performance based. A passing score is 750 out of 900 possible points.
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How do I schedule the CompTIA Security+ exam?
To schedule an in-person exam you’ll need to go to the CompTIA website and follow the steps provided here.
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Are there CompTIA Security+ exam questions to practise with included in this course?
Yes. You will receive numerous practise exam questions. You can also purchase access to the CYBRScore lab bundles to reinforce your skills while practising the CompTIA Security+ exam objectives.
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How do I get the CompTIA Security+ exam voucher?
This course includes a voucher for the CompTIA Security+ exam. The Exam voucher is available upon request, simply call or email our customer service team and they will be happy to provide your exam voucher.
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Can I take the CompTIA Security+ classes online?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want.
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How does Security+ certification align to U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01?
Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Management Level-I and Technical Level-II
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How do I get credit for my CompTIA CEUs?
Log into your CompTIA account and submit your CEUs through their continuing education portals. Many Learning Tree courses are pre-approved for CompTIA CEUs.
View Learning Tree Courses Pre-Approved for CEUs ›
On-Demand Training Content
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On-Demand Course List
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals - FC0-U51
- CompTIA A+ - 220-901
- CompTIA A+ - 220-902
- CompTIA Accelerated A+ - 220-901 / 220-902
- CompTIA Network+ (2016) - N10-006
- CompTIA Network+ - N10-007
- CompTIA Accelerated Network+ - N10-007
- CompTIA Security+ - SY0-401
- CompTIA Security+ (2017) - SY0-501
- CompTIA Accelerated Security+ (2017)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - CS0-001
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (2016) - CAS-002
- CompTIA Linux+ (Powered by LPI - LX0-103 / LX0-104)
- CompTIA Cloud+ - CV0-001
- CompTIA Project+ (2016) - PK0-004
- CompTIA Server+
In Class & Live, Online Training
Note: This course runs for 5 Days
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13 - 17 Jul 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM BST London / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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12 - 16 Oct 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM BST London / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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11 - 15 Jan 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT London / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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4 - 8 May 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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8 - 12 Jun 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST Alexandria, VA / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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17 - 21 Aug 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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30 Nov - 4 Dec 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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7 - 11 Dec 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT Alexandria, VA / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
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8 - 12 Feb 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare) Reserve Your Seat
Guaranteed to Run
When you see the "Guaranteed to Run" icon next to a course event, you can rest assured that your course event — date, time — will run. Guaranteed.Security+ Instructor-Led Course Information
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Security+ Training Course Description
Learning Tree’s CompTIA Security+ training course includes 29 hours of Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) presented by a real-world CompTIA Security+ expert. You will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to pass the CompTIA Security+ certification.
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Exam Information
Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Management Level-I and Technical Level-I
Security+ Instructor-Led Course Outline
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Introduction to the CompTIA Security+ Exam
- The six domains of knowledge
- Expected level of expertise
- Assessing initial readiness
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Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities
- Compare and contrast types of attacks
- Explore threat actor types and attributes
- Explain penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
- Explore impacts associated with vulnerability types
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Technologies and Tools
- Install and configure network components
- Use software tools to assess security posture
- Analyse and interpret output from security technologies
- Implement secure protocols
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Architecture and Design
- Explain use cases and purpose for frameworks
- Implement secure network architecture concepts
- Implement secure systems design
- Explain secure application development and deployment concepts
- Summarise cloud and virtualisation concepts
- Reduce risk with resiliency and automation strategies
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Identify and Access Management
- Compare and contrast identify and access management concepts
- Install and configure identity and access services
- Implement identity and access management controls
- Differentiate common account management practises
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Risk Management
- Explain the importance of policies, plans and procedures
- Summarise business impact analysis concepts
- Explore risk management processes and concepts
- Follow incident response procedures
- Carry out data security and privacy practises
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Cryptography and PKI
- Compare and contrast concepts of cryptography
- Explain cryptography algorithms and basic characteristics
- Install and configure wireless security settings
- Implement PKI
- Final Review
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Preparing for the examination
- Getting ready for the exam
- Handling out-of-date questions
- Utilising additional study guides
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Assessing readiness
- Final review and assessment
- Taking a complete practise exam
Security+ Training FAQs
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Who should attend this CompTIA Security+ training course?
You should have knowledge of networking and a background in information assurance prior to taking this course.
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What background do I need?
A strong understanding of networking fundamentals is recommended.
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How can I take my Security+ exam?
Learning Tree makes the exam voucher available at the request of the students. Recipients will then register with a PearsonVue centre to take the exam at their convenience.
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Do I get a CompTIA Security+ study guide?
Yes. You will receive a CompTIA Security+ Study Guide included in your tuition fee.
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How do I earn the CompTIA Security+ certification?
To earn this certification, you must take and pass CompTIA exam SY0-501. Exam vouchers are available upon request and included in the price of tuition fee.
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How can I maintain my CompTIA Security+ certification?
You must earn 50 CompTIA CEUs over a three-year period to maintain Security+ certification. Maintain your CompTIA certification with CEU-approved training. Learn More ›
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How long is the Security+ exam?
You will have 90 minutes to complete the 90-question Security+ SY0-501 certification exam. The questions are multiple choice and performance based. A passing score is 750 out of 900 possible points.
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How do I schedule the CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 exam?
To schedule an in-person exam you’ll need to go to the CompTIA website and follow the steps provided here.
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Are there CompTIA Security+ exam questions to practise with included in this course?
Yes. You will receive numerous practise exam questions. You can also purchase access to the CYBRScore lab bundles to reinforce your skills while practising the CompTIA Security+ exam objectives.
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How do I get the CompTIA Security+ exam voucher?
This course includes a voucher for the CompTIA Security+ exam. The Exam voucher is available upon request, simply call or email our customer service team and they will be happy to provide your exam voucher.
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Can I take the CompTIA Security+ classes online?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want.
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How does Security+ certification align to U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01?
Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Management Level-I and Technical Level-II
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How do I get credit for my CompTIA CEUs?
Log into your CompTIA account and submit your CEUs through their continuing education portals. Many Learning Tree courses are pre-approved for CompTIA CEUs.
View Learning Tree Courses Pre-Approved for CEUs ›
Unlimited Access to Everything
Note: This course runs for 5 Days
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13 - 17 Jul 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM BST London / Online (AnyWare)
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12 - 16 Oct 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM BST London / Online (AnyWare)
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11 - 15 Jan 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT London / Online (AnyWare)
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4 - 8 May 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST Online (AnyWare)
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8 - 12 Jun 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST Alexandria, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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17 - 21 Aug 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM BST Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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30 Nov - 4 Dec 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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7 - 11 Dec 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT Alexandria, VA / Online (AnyWare)
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8 - 12 Feb 2:00 PM - 9:30 PM GMT Herndon, VA / Online (AnyWare)
Guaranteed to Run
When you see the "Guaranteed to Run" icon next to a course event, you can rest assured that your course event — date, time — will run. Guaranteed.Security+ Unlimited Access Training Information
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CompTIA Security+ Unlimited Access Training Bundle Description
You get annual access to on-demand CompTIA Security+ course content, unlimited retakes of our 5-day instructor-led class, official courseware, labs, and practise exams, with support directly from the course instructor. -
Exam Information
Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Management Level-I and Technical Level-I
On-Demand Training Outline
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On-Demand Course List
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals - FC0-U51
- CompTIA A+ - 220-901
- CompTIA A+ - 220-902
- CompTIA Accelerated A+ - 220-901 / 220-902
- CompTIA Network+ (2016) - N10-006
- CompTIA Network+ - N10-007
- CompTIA Accelerated Network+ - N10-007
- CompTIA Security+ - SY0-401
- CompTIA Security+ (2017) - SY0-501
- CompTIA Accelerated Security+ (2017)
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - CS0-001
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (2016) - CAS-002
- CompTIA Linux+ (Powered by LPI - LX0-103 / LX0-104)
- CompTIA Cloud+ - CV0-001
- CompTIA Project+ (2016) - PK0-004
- CompTIA Server+
Security+ Training FAQs
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How will I access my course materials if I choose this method?
Once payment is received, you will receive an email from Learning Tree with all the links and information you need to get started.
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What on-demand content will I receive?
An outline of the content you will receive can be seen above. You will also get access to any new on-demand content that becomes available during your annual enrolment period.
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How many labs will I have access to?
You will get access 12 different lab bundles spanning Security+ and the CompTIA curriculum.
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How many practise exams are included?
16 accredited practise exams across the CompTIA curriculum are included.
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How can I take my Security+ SY0-501 exam?
Learning Tree makes the exam voucher available at the request of the students. Recipients will then register with a PearsonVue centre to take the exam at their convenience.
-
Do I get a CompTIA Security+ study guide?
Yes. You will receive a CompTIA Security+ Study Guide included in your tuition fee.
-
How do I earn the CompTIA Security+ certification?
To earn this certification, you must take and pass CompTIA exam SY0-501. Exam vouchers are available upon request and included in the price of tuition fee.
-
How can I maintain my CompTIA Security+ certification?
You must earn 50 CompTIA CEUs over a three-year period to maintain Security+ certification. Maintain your CompTIA certification with CEU-approved training. Learn More ›
-
How long is the Security+ exam?
You will have 90 minutes to complete the 90-question Security+ certification exam. The questions are multiple choice and performance based. A passing score is 750 out of 900 possible points.
-
How do I schedule the CompTIA Security+ exam?
To schedule an in-person exam you’ll need to go to the CompTIA website and follow the steps provided here.
-
Are there CompTIA Security+ exam questions to practise with included in this course?
Yes. You will receive numerous practise exam questions. You can also purchase access to the CYBRScore lab bundles to reinforce your skills while practising the CompTIA Security+ exam objectives.
-
How do I get the CompTIA Security+ exam voucher?
This course includes a voucher for the CompTIA Security+ exam. The Exam voucher is available upon request, simply call or email our customer service team and they will be happy to provide your exam voucher.
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Can I take the CompTIA Security+ classes online?
Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want.
-
How does Security+ certification align to U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01?
Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for U.S. DoD Directive 8570.01 Management Level-I and Technical Level-II
-
How do I get credit for my CompTIA CEUs?
Log into your CompTIA account and submit your CEUs through their continuing education portals. Many Learning Tree courses are pre-approved for CompTIA CEUs.
View Learning Tree Courses Pre-Approved for CEUs ›
Team Training
Security+ Training Course Reviews
Ervin K. - Secured Comm. Technician
“Very pleased with the setup of the course. The information was presented in a professional matter.”
Nicole C. - Information Management Asst., Nuclear Regulatory Commission
“The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the class involved. The handouts were very user friendly and easy to read.”
Joanne T. - SharePoint Designer, Alesig Consulting LLC
“Really enjoyed the instructor, very concise and knowledgeable and he had a great personality which really helped with digesting all the class material! Actually made the class fun for me.”
Albert B. - CACI
“All round awesome. Very knowledgeable on subjects. Effective use of personal experience and humor. He is God's gift to Learning Tree.”
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This course has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC), meaning that the content of this course meets high quality standards and aligns with the CompTIA exam topics. Learning Tree is a CompTIA Authorized Training Provider Partner.
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