CompTIA Security +
CompTIA Security + validates that a person has the essential skills needed to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. CompTIA Security+ is vendor-neutral and globally recognized, making it an ideal starting point for anyone looking to build a career in cybersecurity or strengthen their foundation in IT security.
Foundations of Cybersecurity (Domain 1: General Security Concepts)
Saturday
Core Principles of Cybersecurity
Security Controls & Defense-in-Dept
Security Frameworks & Standards
Sunday
Security Policies & Procedures
Risk Management Basics
Compliance & Governance Essentials
Threats & Vulnerabilities (Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations – Part A)
Saturday
Malware Types & Attack Vectors
Social Engineering & Insider Threats
Network Attacks (DoS, MITM, etc.)
Sunday
Vulnerability Scanning & Management
Penetration Testing Concepts
Threat Intelligence & Emerging Risks
Security Architecture (Domain 3: Security Architecture – Part A)
Saturday
Secure Network Design (Segmentation, Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
Cloud Security Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
Virtualization & Container Security
Sunday
IoT Security Challenges
Mobile Device Security
Zero Trust & Secure Configurations
Security Operations (Domain 4: Security Operations – Part A)
Saturday
Monitoring & Detection Tools (SIEM, Logs, IDS)
Incident Response Procedures
Digital Forensics Basics
Sunday
Security Automation & Orchestration
Threat Hunting Techniques
Operational Security Case Studies
Program Management & Oversight (Domain 5)
Saturday
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Security Audits & Assessments
Legal & Regulatory Requirements
Sunday
Security Awareness & Training Programs
Policy Development & Enforcement
Oversight & Reporting Mechanisms
Cryptography & PKI (Domain 6)
Saturday
Encryption Algorithms (Symmetric & Asymmetric)
Hashing & Integrity Checks
Certificates & PKI Infrastructure
Sunday
Key Management & Lifecycle
Secure Protocols (TLS, SSH, IPsec)
Cryptography in Real-World Applications
Integration & Exam Readiness
Saturday
Domain 1 & 2 Review (Concepts + Threats)
Domain 3 Review (Architecture)
Domain 4 Review (Operations)
Sunday
Domain 5 & 6 Review (Management + Cryptography)
Full Mock Exam (Timed Practice)
Exam Strategy & Confidence Building