CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701), TotalVideo

Product Overview

Ready to move into cybersecurity? First, you need the credential employers ask for most. So this CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) video training course delivers 19+ hours of expert instruction. Moreover, three instructors teach it: Mike Meyers, Daniel Lachance, and Lyndon Williams. Together with hands-on labs, they cover all five official exam domains.

First, you tackle risk management, cryptography, and identity management. Then you learn the tools of the trade, such as Nmap, Wireshark, and PowerShell. After that, you secure LANs, wireless networks, cloud platforms, and mobile devices. Finally, you finish with penetration testing, incident response, and digital forensics.

Total Seminars filmed this course in an episodic format, so every lesson stays focused. In addition, each chapter adds hands-on labs, exam question reviews, and an Ask Me Anything session. As a result, you learn a concept and then practice it right away. So start building the real-world security skills employers need today.

• First, it applies to the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam
• Also, it includes 19+ hours of expert video training
• Altogether, it covers 14 chapters and 178 video lessons
• Additionally, it adds hands-on labs, exam question reviews, and Ask Me Anything sessions
• Single-user license, so you get personal access via the Total Seminars Training Hub
• Compatible with all devices and browsers — no special software required

Certification Alignment

First, the essentials: this course maps directly to all five official CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam domains. Namely, the exam breaks down as follows.

• First, General Security Concepts — 12% of the exam
• Second, Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations — 22%
• Third, Security Architecture — 18%
• Next, Security Operations — 28%
• Finally, Security Program Management and Oversight — 20%

Of course, SY0-701 remains the current Security+ exam version. Therefore, every chapter targets its published objectives. In short, nothing here is out of date.

Career Impact

Security+ opens the door to hands-on security work. In fact, it is the credential most employers ask for first.

• Prepares you for roles such as Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, and Security Engineer
• Also fits Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and IT Auditor positions
• Moreover, it meets the U.S. Department of Defense 8140/8570 baseline requirement
• Finally, it leads naturally to CompTIA CySA+, PenTest+, and SecurityX

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you can do the following.

• First, apply risk management concepts, including quantitative and qualitative assessments.
• Second, explain hashing, cryptosystems, and public key infrastructure, including the attacks that target them.
• Then configure multifactor authentication, access control schemes, and account management.
• Also, use tools such as Nmap, Wireshark, tcpdump, and centralized logging to investigate systems.
• Meanwhile, harden LAN, wireless, cloud, and mobile environments with firewalls and VPNs.
• Similarly, identify web application attacks, including request forgery and the OWASP Top 10.
• Finally, execute incident response, digital forensics, and business continuity procedures.

Prerequisites

First, the good news: you need no prior certification to start. However, CompTIA recommends Network+ and roughly two years of IT administration experience. Still, neither one is a formal requirement.

Naturally, this course suits help desk technicians, network administrators, and systems administrators. Similarly, career changers with solid networking knowledge do well here. Before you begin, though, get comfortable with basic networking and the Windows and Linux command lines.

About the Experts

Mike Meyers, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCP, and founded Total Seminars. Since then, he has written many bestselling IT certification books and video courses. For example, his titles include Mike Meyers’ CompTIA Security+ Certification Guide. Altogether, he has sold more than a million IT and certification books.

Also, Mike has taught thousands of students in person. For instance, his audiences include the United Nations, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, and hundreds of corporate clients. Naturally, the industry knows him as the Alpha Geek, because he makes hard concepts easy and fun. In this course, therefore, he anchors the episodic format that keeps you engaged.

Daniel Lachance holds CompTIA Security+, A+, Network+, Server+, Cloud Essentials, and Cloud+. Also, he holds several Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services certifications. Additionally, he owns Lachance IT Consulting. Since 2005, he has trained IT professionals online.

Earlier in his career, Daniel worked as an IT security auditor, a computer programmer, and a network consultant. Meanwhile, his training has spanned IT security, Microsoft Active Directory, Hyper-V, Azure, and AWS. As a result, he brings a real audit perspective to the labs in this course.

Lyndon Williams builds cybersecurity solutions on Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper platforms. Specifically, his systems spot threats and then respond and remediate automatically. As a result, businesses recover faster and stay resilient.

Also, Lyndon teaches at CyberNow Labs, where he trains students to become Cybersecurity Analysts. In this course, therefore, his enterprise defense background grounds the threat detection, monitoring, and incident response chapters.

Course Outline

Altogether, this course runs 14 chapters and 178 video lessons. Together, they cover all five CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam domains. Below, the chapters appear in five groups.

Risk, Cryptography, and Physical Security

First, you build the vocabulary and the mindset of a security professional. Because of this foundation, the later technical chapters make sense quickly.

Chapter 1: Risk Management — 14 lessons

• Defining Business Risk
• Threat Actors Part 1
• Threat Actors Part 2
• Threat Intelligence
• Risk Management Concepts
• Security Controls
• Risk Assessments and Treatments
• Quantitative Risk Assessments
• Qualitative Risk Assessments
• Security and the Information Life Cycle
• Data Destruction
• Chapter 01 Exam Question Review
• Wiping Disks with the dd Command Lab
• Chapter 01 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 2: Foundations of Cryptography — 8 lessons

• Cryptography Basics
• Hashing
• Cryptographic Attacks
• Password Cracking
• Password Cracking Demo
• Chapter 2 Exam Question Review
• SSH Public Key Authentication Lab
• Chapter 2 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 3: Physical Security — 7 lessons

• Physical Security Overview
• Physical Security
• Keylogger Demo
• Environmental Controls
• Chapter 3 Exam Question Review
• Physical Security Lab
• Chapter 3 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Identity, Tools, and System Hardening

Next, you meet the tools security pros use every day. Then you apply them to accounts, endpoints, and stored data.

Chapter 4: Identity and Account Management — 12 lessons

• Identification, Authentication, and Authorization
• Enabling Multifactor Authentication
• Authorization
• Accounting
• Authentication Methods
• Access Control Schemes
• Account Management
• Network Authentication
• Identity Management Systems
• Chapter 4 Exam Question Review
• Creating Linux Users and Groups Lab
• Chapter 4 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 5: Tools of the Trade — 18 lessons

• Touring the CLI
• Shells
• The Windows Command Line
• Microsoft PowerShell
• Linux Shells
• Network Scanners
• Network Scanning with Nmap
• Network Protocol Analyzers
• Using Wireshark to Analyze Network Traffic
• Using tcpdump to Analyze Network Traffic
• Log Files
• Centralized Logging
• Cybersecurity Benchmark Tools
• Configuring Linux Log Forwarding
• Chapter 5 Exam Question Review
• Linux Shell Script Lab
• Nmap Lab
• Chapter 5 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 6: Securing Individual Systems — 14 lessons

• Malware
• Weak Configurations
• Common Attacks
• Overflow Attacks
• Password Attacks
• Bots and Botnets
• Disk RAID Levels
• Securing Hardware
• Securing Endpoints
• Securing Data with Encryption
• Chapter 6 Exam Question Review
• Linux Software RAID Lab
• Secure Enclave Lab in macOS
• Chapter 6 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Network, Wireless, and Cloud Security

After that, you defend real infrastructure. In addition, you work through certificates, firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust access.

Chapter 7: Securing the Basic LAN — 31 lessons

• Data Protection
• Cryptographic Methods
• Symmetric Cryptosystems
• Symmetric Block Modes
• Asymmetric Cryptosystems
• Understanding Digital Certificates
• Trust Models
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Certificate Types
• Touring Certificates
• Network Architecture Planning
• The OSI Model
• ARP Cache Poisoning
• Other Layer 2 Attacks
• Network Planning
• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) 2.0
• Load Balancing
• Securing Network Access
• Honeypots
• Static and Dynamic Code Analysis
• Firewalls
• Proxy Servers
• Web Filtering
• Network and Port Address Translation
• IP Security (IPsec)
• SD-WAN and SASE
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
• Chapter 7 Exam Question Review
• Linux Snort IDS Lab
• Chapter 7 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 8: Securing Wireless LANs — 9 lessons

• Wi-Fi Encryption Standards
• RFID, NFC, and Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi Coverage and Performance
• Wi-Fi Discovery and Attacks
• Cracking WPA2
• Wi-Fi Hardening
• Chapter 8 Exam Question Review
• WPA2 Cracking Lab
• Chapter 8 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 9: Securing Virtual and Cloud Environment — 11 lessons

• Defending a Public Server
• Common Attacks and Mitigations
• DDoS Attacks in the Real World
• Containers and Software-Defined Networking
• Hypervisors and Virtual Machines
• Cloud Deployment Models
• Cloud Service Models
• Securing the Cloud
• Chapter 9 Exam Question Review
• Docker Container Lab
• Chapter 9 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Dedicated Systems, Applications, and Testing

Meanwhile, embedded and mobile systems carry risks of their own. Similarly, web applications need testing, so you use OWASP ZAP and Metasploit.

Chapter 10: Securing Dedicated and Mobile Systems — 9 lessons

• Embedded Systems
• Industrial Control System (ICS)
• Internet of Things (IoT) Devices
• Connecting to Dedicated and Mobile Systems
• Security Constraints for Dedicated Systems
• Mobile Device Deployment and Hardening
• Chapter 10 Exam Question Review
• Smartphone Hardening Lab
• Chapter 10 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 11: Secure Protocols and Applications — 11 lessons

• DNS Security
• FTP Packet Capture
• Secure Web and E-mail
• Request Forgery Attacks
• Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
• Web Application Security
• OWASP Top 10
• Web App Vulnerability Scanning
• Chapter 11 Exam Question Review
• OWASP ZAP Web App Scan Lab
• Chapter 11 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Chapter 12: Testing Infrastructure — 7 lessons

• Testing Infrastructure Overview
• Social Engineering Attacks
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Penetration Testing
• The Metasploit Framework
• Chapter 12 Exam Question Review
• Chapter 12 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Business Security and Incident Response

Finally, you step back to governance, audits, and automation. Then you close with incident response, forensics, and business continuity.

Chapter 13: Business Security Impact — 17 lessons

• Introduction to Business Security
• Business Impact Analysis
• Data Types and Roles
• Personnel Risk and Policies
• Attestation
• Internal Audits and Assessments
• External Audits and Assessments
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Agreement Types
• Change Management
• Technical Change Management
• What Is Automation and Orchestration?
• Benefits of Automation and Orchestration
• Orchestration
• Other Considerations of Automation and Orchestration
• Putting It All Together
• Exploring the NIST Frameworks

Chapter 14: Dealing with Incidents — 10 lessons

• Incident Response Overview
• Incident Response Plans (IRPs)
• IRP Testing
• Threat Analysis and Mitigating Actions
• Digital Forensics
• Business Continuity and Alternate Sites
• Data Backup
• Chapter 14 Exam Question Review
• Autopsy Forensic Browser Lab
• Chapter 14 Ask Me Anything (AMA)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) course?

This course includes 19+ hours of expert video training across 14 chapters and 178 lessons. Also, every lesson maps to the official CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives. In addition, you get hands-on labs, chapter exam question reviews, and Ask Me Anything sessions. Finally, you access all content through the Total Seminars Training Hub.

How long do I have access to the course?

You have one year of access from the date of purchase. So plan your study schedule within that window.

What devices can I use to access the training?

Compatible with all devices and browsers — no special software required. In other words, you can watch on a laptop, tablet, or phone.

Is this course aligned to the latest CompTIA Security+ exam version?

Yes. Specifically, this course aligns to the current CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives. Moreover, it covers all five official domains, from General Security Concepts through Security Program Management and Oversight. In short, nothing on the exam falls outside this course.

What prior knowledge do I need before starting?

CompTIA recommends Network+ and roughly two years of IT administration experience. However, neither one is required. Still, you should feel comfortable with basic networking and the Windows and Linux command lines. Otherwise, you need no prior security certification.

Can I use this course for classroom or multi-user training?

Single-user licenses cover individual use only. Therefore, they are not valid for classroom instruction. Instead, call 877-687-2768 for volume licensing and discounted multi-user pricing.

What happens after I purchase?

First, you’ll receive an order confirmation email immediately. Then a second email arrives with your Total Seminars Training Hub login. In fact, most customers get access within minutes. However, if nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.

Educators

Please call 877-687-2768 for discounted multi-user pricing. Single-user licenses are not valid for classroom use.

Order Process

After completing your purchase, you will receive:

• First, an e-mail message confirming the order
• Then a second email with your login credentials for the Total Seminars Training Hub. Also, you have one year of access from the date of purchase. Next, log in at hub.totalsem.com on any device — no download required. However, if nothing arrives within 30 minutes, check your spam folder or contact support@totalsem.com.