Building your foundational knowledge

• Cybersecurity support roles: Understand the responsibilities of cybersecurity teams and how they collaborate to address security threats.

• Managing systems: Build your skills in configuring, monitoring, and securing Linux and Windows systems to ensure operational efficiency and security.

• Secure network clients: Learn to configure IP addresses, manage SOHO routers, and secure web browsing.

• Enterprise campus networks: Gain insights into structured cabling, switches, firewalls, virtualization, and other enterprise network fundamentals.

• Cybersecurity controls: Explore tools and methods for implementing intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Automation scripting: Develop and use Bash scripts to automate tasks and streamline processes.

• Protecting data: Strengthen your understanding of data security, including backups, database management, and safeguarding critical information.

• Analyzing and responding to threats: Use tools and techniques to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks, and respond to security incidents.

• Building a cybersecurity foundation: Gain the skills and knowledge to confidently transition into Security+ training. This beginner-friendly course provides a streamlined path to certification training and sets you on the path to a rewarding career in cybersecurity.

Course details

• Duration: 31 hours of instruction

• Content: 24 instructional videos, 29 live labs, 11 assessments, and 110 practice questions

• Skill-building resources: hands-on virtual machine labs, instant feedback on assessments, and progress tracking through performance reports

• Recommended experience: no prior experience required—designed for you if you’re just starting out

• CompCert assessment: prove your mastery of key concepts and earn a downloadable Competency Certificate at the end of the course to showcase your achievement

• Outcome: confidence and knowledge to begin training for the CompTIA Security+ certification