Course Overview
High-level description: The CompTIA Network Security Professional (Security+ / PenTest+ / CySA+) Bundle provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking to excel in network security. This blended bundle includes custom self-paced online instructor-led training (ILT) courses for CompTIA Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+, combined with engaging video lessons, text lessons, section quizzes, performance-based lab simulations, and comprehensive exam practice. The bundle also includes an exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee: if you don’t pass the exams on the first try, we will provide another 12 months of access to our custom online self-paced ILT along with additional exam vouchers.
Recommended Study Sequence: We recommend you start with ITI’s Custom Online Self-Paced ILT for Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+, followed by the integrated CompTIA CertMaster Learn and Labs.
CTI Custom Online Self-Paced ILT Description:
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701: Develop critical security skills with our CompTIA Security+ course, designed to provide the knowledge needed to secure and protect networks and systems.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 35 hours
- Content: 130 On-demand Videos
- Exam Prep: 500 Prep Questions
- Certificate of Completion for CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
Topics Areas Included:
- Fundamental Security Concepts
- Threat Types Comparison
- Cryptographic Solutions
- Identity and Access Management
- Securing Enterprise and Cloud Network Architectures
- Resiliency and Site Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Network Security Capabilities
- Endpoint Security Capabilities
- Application Security Capabilities
- Incident Response and Monitoring
- Indicators of Malicious Activity
- Security Governance Concepts
- Risk Management Processes
- Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
Modules:
- Module 1: General Security Concepts
- Module 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
- Module 3: Security Architecture
- Module 4: Security Operations
- Module 5: Security Program Management and Oversight
Labs Included (17 hours):
- Security Concept Fundamentals
- Cryptographic Solutions
- Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces
- Identifying Security Vulnerabilities
- Analyze Malicious Activity
- Mitigation Techniques
- Security Architecture Models
- Securing Enterprise Infrastructures
- Data Protection Strategies
- Resilience in Security Architecture
- Securing Computing Resources
- Asset Management Techniques
- Vulnerability Management
- Monitoring Computing Resources
- Enhancing Enterprise Security
- Implement Identity & Access Management
- Implementation of Automation & Orchestration for Security Operations
- Investigative Data Sources
CompTIA PenTest+: Gain expertise in penetration testing and vulnerability management with our CompTIA PenTest+ course, covering essential concepts and practices.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 34+ hours
- Content: 200+ On-demand Videos
- Exam Prep: 240+ Prep Questions
- Certificate of Completion for CompTIA PenTest+
Topics Areas Included:
- Penetration Test Engagement
- Passive Reconnaissance:
- Active Reconnaissance
- Physical Security
- Social Engineering
- Vulnerability Scan Analysis
- Password Cracking
- Network Penetration Testing
- Exploitation of Windows and Linux Systems
- Web Application Testing
Modules:
- Module 1 – The Pen Test Engagement
- Module 2 – Passive Reconnaissance
- Module 3 – Active Reconnaissance
- Module 4 – Physical Security
- Module 5 – Social Engineering
- Module 6 – Vulnerability Scan Analysis
- Module 7 – Password Cracking
- Module 8 – Penetrating Wired Networks
- Module 9 – Penetrating Wireless Networks
- Module 10 – Windows Exploits
- Module 11 – Linux Exploits
- Module 12 – Mobile Devices
- Module 13 – Specialized Systems
- Module 14 – Scripts
- Module 15 – Application Testing
- Module 16 – Web App Exploits
- Module 17 – Lateral Movement
- Module 18 – Persistence
- Module 19 – Cover Your Tracks
- Module 20 – The Report
- Module 21 – Post Engagement Cleanup
Labs included (15 hours):
- Planning and Preparing for a Penetration Test Engagement
- Using the Metasploit Framework
- Performing Social Engineering
- Conducting Passive Reconnaissance for Vulnerabilities in a Network
- Conducting Active Reconnaissance for Vulnerabilities in a Network
- Perform Vulnerability Scan and Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
- Exploiting the Network Vulnerabilities
- Exploiting Desktop Systems Vulnerabilities
- Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
- Performing Password Attacks
- Exploiting Discovered Vulnerabilities
- Work with Various Tools
- Performing Physical Security
- Working with Scripts
- Complete Post Exploit Tasks
- Analyzing and Reporting the Pen Test Results
CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003: Gain expertise in cybersecurity analytics with our CompTIA CySA+ course, covering essential concepts and practices.
Course Highlights:
- Duration: 6+ hours
- Content: 80+ On-demand Videos
- Exam Prep: 100Prep Questions
- Certificate of Completion for CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003
Topics Areas Included:
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Software and Systems Security
- Security Operations and Monitoring
- Incident Response
- Compliance and Assessment
Modules:
- Module 1 – CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Basics
- Module 2 – CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Domain 1 – Security Operations
- Module 3 – CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Domain 2 – Vulnerability Management
- Module 4 – CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Domain 3 – Incident Response and Management
- Module 5 – CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Domain 4 – Reporting and Communication
- Module 6 – CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 – Course Closeout
Labs Included (12 hours):
- System & Network Security Implementation Concepts
- Threat Intelligence & Threat Gathering Concepts
- Techniques to Determine Malicious Activity
- Vulnerability Scanning Tools & Techniques
- Identifying & Analyzing Malicious Activity
- Tools for Identifying Malicious Activity
- Attack Methodology Frameworks
- Vulnerability Data Analysis and Prioritization
- Incident Response Management Techniques
- Incident Response Communication & Reporting
- Vulnerability Reporting Concepts
- Vulnerability Patching & Attack Surface Management
CompTIA CertMaster Learn and Labs Descriptions:
CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) CertMaster Learn and Labs: CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams, and in their IT career. A Learning Plan helps learners stay on track with their studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks.
In the integrated experience, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow.
CertMaster Learn Features:
- Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
- Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
- Performance-based questions apply what you’ve learned in a scenario
- Assisted Labs guide you step-by-step through tasks
- Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis
- Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
- The Learning Plan keeps you on track with your studies
Topics Covered:
- Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
- Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
- Performing Security Assessments
- Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
- Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
- Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
- Implementing Authentication Controls
- Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls
- Implementing Secure Network Designs
- Implementing Network Security Appliances
- Implementing Secure Network Protocols
- Implementing Host Security Solutions
- Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions
- Summarizing Secure Application Concepts
- Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions
- Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts
- Performing Incident Response
- Explaining Digital Forensics
- Summarizing Risk Management Concepts
- Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience
- Explaining Physical Security
Labs Available:
- Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
- Assisted Lab: Scanning and Identifying Network Nodes
- Assisted Lab: Intercepting and Interpreting Network Traffic with Packet Sniffing Tools
- Assisted Lab: Analyzing the Results of a Credentialed Vulnerability Scan
- Assisted Lab: Installing, Using, and Blocking a Malware-based Backdoor
- APPLIED LAB: Performing Network Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning
- Assisted Lab: Managing the Lifecycle of a Certificate
- Assisted Lab: Managing Certificates with OpenSSL
- Assisted Lab: Auditing Passwords with a Password Cracking Utility
- Assisted Lab: Managing Centralized Authentication
- Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Windows Server
- Assisted Lab: Configuring a System for Auditing Policies
- Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Linux
- APPLIED LAB: Configuring Identity and Access Management Controls
- Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure Network Design
- Assisted Lab: Configuring a Firewall
- Assisted Lab: Configuring an Intrusion Detection System
- Assisted Lab: Implementing Secure Network Addressing Services
- Assisted Lab: Implementing a Virtual Private Network
- Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure SSH Server
- Assisted Lab: Implementing Endpoint Protection
- APPLIED LAB: Securing the Network Infrastructure
- Assisted Lab: Identifying Application Attack Indicators
- Assisted Lab: Identifying a Browser Attack
- Assisted Lab: Implementing PowerShell Security
- Assisted Lab: Identifying Malicious Code
- APPLIED LAB: Identifying Application Attacks
- Assisted Lab: Managing Data Sources for Incident Response
- Assisted Lab: Configuring Mitigation Controls
- Assisted Lab: Acquiring Digital Forensics Evidence
- Assisted Lab: Backing Up and Restoring Data in Windows and Linux
- APPLIED LAB: Managing Incident Response, Mitigation, and Recovery
CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) CertMaster Learn and Labs: CertMaster Learn for PenTest+ provides a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in the field of penetration testing. It includes a Learning Plan to help keep track of progress, along with robust analytics to identify strengths and weaknesses. CertMaster Labs enable practical, hands-on experience with real equipment and software, guiding learners through job tasks in preparation for the certification exam.
CertMaster Learn Features:
- Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
- Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
- Performance-based questions apply what you’ve learned in a scenario
- Assisted Labs guide you step-by-step through tasks
- Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis
- Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
- The Learning Plan keeps you on track with your studies
Topics Covered:
- Lesson 1: Scoping Organization/Customer Requirements
- Lesson 2: Defining the Rules of Engagement
- Lesson 3: Footprinting and Gathering Intelligence
- Lesson 4: Evaluating Human and Physical Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 5: Preparing the Vulnerability Scan
- Lesson 6: Scanning Logical Vulnerabilities
- Lesson 7: Analyzing Scanning Results
- Lesson 8: Avoiding Detection and Covering Tracks
- Lesson 9: Exploiting the LAN and Cloud
- Lesson 10: Testing Wireless Networks
- Lesson 11: Targeting Mobile Devices
- Lesson 12: Attacking Specialized Systems
- Lesson 13: Web Application-Based Attacks
- Lesson 14: Performing System Hacking
- Lesson 15: Scripting and Software Development
- Lesson 16: Leveraging the Attack: Pivot and Penetrate
- Lesson 17: Communicating During the PenTesting Process
- Lesson 18: Summarizing Report Components
- Lesson 19: Recommending Remediation
- Lesson 20: Performing Post-Report Delivery Activities
Labs Available:
- Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
- Assisted Lab: Gathering Intelligence
- Assisted Lab: Performing Social Engineering using SET
- Assisted Lab: Discovering Information using Nmap
- Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scans and Analysis
- Assisted Lab: Penetrating an Internal Network
- Assisted Lab: Exploiting Web Authentication
- Assisted Lab: Exploiting Weaknesses in a Website
- Assisted Lab: Exploiting Weaknesses in a Database
- Assisted Lab: Using SQL Injection
- Assisted Lab: Performing an AitM Attack
- Assisted Lab: Performing Password Attacks
- Assisted Lab: Using Reverse and Bind Shells
- Assisted Lab: Performing Post-Exploitation Activities
- Assisted Lab: Establishing Persistence
- Assisted Lab: Performing Lateral Movement
CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) CertMaster Learn and Labs: CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams, and in their IT career. A Learning Plan helps learners stay on track with their studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks.
In the integrated experience, CertMaster Labs are integrated as Study Tasks within the CertMaster Learn Learning Plan, accessible through a single login and seamless workflow.
CertMaster Learn Features:
- Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
- Hundreds of practice questions test your knowledge
- Performance-based questions apply what you’ve learned in a scenario
- Assisted Labs guide you step-by-step through tasks
- Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis
- Flashcards ensure you know the terminology and acronyms required for the exam
- The Learning Plan keeps you on track with your studies
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Vulnerability Response, Handling, and Management
- Exploring Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Concepts
- Explaining Important System and Network Architecture Concepts
- Understanding Process Improvement in Security Operations
- Implementing Vulnerability Scanning Methods
- Performing Vulnerability Analysis
- Communicating Vulnerability Information
- Explaining Incident Response Activities
- Demonstrating Incident Response Communication
- Applying Tools to Identify Malicious Activity
- Analyzing Potentially Malicious Activity
- Understanding Application Vulnerability Assessment
- Exploring Scripting Tools and Analysis Concepts
- Understanding Application Security and Attack Mitigation Best Practices
Labs Available:
- Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
- Assisted Lab: Configuring Controls
- Assisted Lab: Reviewing IoC and Threat Intelligence Sources
- Assisted Lab: Performing Threat Hunting
- Assisted Lab: Configuring Centralized Logging
- APPLIED LAB: Performing System Hardening
- Assisted Lab: Assess Time Synch Errors
- Assisted Lab: Configuring Automation
- Assisted Lab: Performing Asset Discovery
- Assisted Lab: Performing Vulnerability Scanning
- Assisted Lab: Performing Passive Scanning
- Assisted Lab: Establishing Context Awareness
- Assisted Lab: Analyzing Vulnerability Reports
- Assisted Lab: Detecting Legacy Systems
- APPLIED LAB: Performing Post-Incident Forensic Analysis
- APPLIED LAB: Performing IoC Detection and Analysis
- ADAPTIVE LAB: Performing Playbook Incident Response
- APPLIED LAB: Collecting Forensic Evidence
- Assisted Lab: Performing Root Cause Analysis
- APPLIED LAB: Using Network Sniffers
- APPLIED LAB: Researching DNS and IP Reputation
- Assisted Lab: Using File Analysis Techniques
- Assisted Lab: Analyzing Potentially Malicious Files
- Assisted Lab: Using Nontraditional Vulnerability Scanning Tools
- APPLIED LAB: Performing Web Vulnerability Scanning
- Assisted Lab: Exploiting Weak Cryptography
- Assisted Lab: Performing and Detecting Directory Traversal and Command Injection
- Assisted Lab: Performing and Detecting Privilege Escalation
- Assisted Lab: Performing and Detecting XSS
- Assisted Lab: Performing and Detecting LFI/RFI
- Assisted Lab: Performing and Detecting SQLi
- Assisted Lab: Performing and Detecting CSRF
- APPLIED LAB: Detecting and Exploiting Security Misconfiguration
Product Information:
- One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+ with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the courses
- Access keys must be redeemed within 12 months of purchase
- Once redeemed, Learn for Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+ with CertMaster Labs integrated will be valid for 12 months
Exam Voucher and Exam Pass Guarantee (Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+): This bundle includes an exam voucher and an exam pass guarantee for Security+, PenTest+, and CySA+: if you don’t pass the exams on the first try, we will provide another 12 months of access to our custom online self-paced ILT along with additional exam vouchers. To qualify for the exam pass guarantee, you must show proof of completing all training materials, including course content, labs, and practice prep questions, before taking your exam.