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CompTIA Security+ 2008

Certification Training

Validate your expertise in information security with the vendor-neutral, industry-recognised CompTIA Security+ 2008 credential.

SEEK Learning will provide you with all the training you need to pass the Security+ 2008 exam (SY0-201) and get certified - guaranteed.

Who is this course for?

  • Security specialists
  • Security support officers
  • Security technicians
  • Anyone looking to move into IT security

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Quick Course Guide
Qualification CompTIA Security+ 2008 Student support 24x7 support by expert mentors
Study time 2 months Pre-requisites Networking experience recommended, but not compulsory
Enrolment dates Enrol anytime - start now! Assessment CompTIA Security+ SY0-201 exam (by external provider)
Delivered by SkillSoft Resources required Internet, email

Gain Skills to Break into IT Security

CompTIA Security+ 2008 certification is ideal for IT professionals who want to specialise in information security.

This credential validates your knowledge of systems security, network infrastructure, access control, cryptography and organisational security. It proves to employers that you have what it takes to secure their business communications, infrastructure and operations.

Although not a prerequisite, it is recommended that CompTIA Security+ candidates have at least two years of on-the-job technical networking experience, with an emphasis on security.

Find out if CompTIA Security+ 2008 is right for you - contact a SEEK Learning consultant for free expert advice.

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Skills You'll Gain

Among other things, you'll learn how to:

  • Identify key threats to network security
  • Recognise the security vulnerabilities and safeguards of JavaScript, Active X and Java applets
  • Encrypt and decrypt data
  • Recognise the types of email attacks and how to combat them
  • Secure email messages
  • Defend against protocol-based attacks and device attacks
  • Set security zones and privacy options

What's Included


Security+ 2008 Course Details

Course Outline
  • Threat Mitigation
  • Cryptography
  • Authentication Methods
  • Messaging, User and Role Security
  • Public Key Infrastructure and Access Security
  • Ports, Protocols and Network Security
  • Wi-Fi and Remote Access
  • Risk Analysis, Vulnerability Testing, IDS and Forensics
  • Auditing, Security Policies, and Disaster Recovery
Course modules

SEEK Learning's CompTIA certification training will fully prepare you for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-201 exam.

Please note that the CompTIA Security+ exam is held by an external provider. For your convenience, SEEK Learning will help you find your nearest exam centre. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for further information or assistance.

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Training Exclusively Through SEEK Learning

SEEK Learning provides training from SkillSoft, the premier global provider of IT e-learning courseware.

SkillSoft does not generally offer courses directly to individuals, but our partnership enables us to exclusively offer CompTIA training directly to you.

SkillSoft courses are developed according to the certification specifications of leading vendors.

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