Architecture and Design for CompTIA Security+ from Pluralsight

This course will teach you the fundamentals and key concepts around the security architecture and design, and how your organization implements and utilizes various tools and technologies to secure the environment.

In this course, you’ll learn about the tools and technologies used to secure the environment. First you’ll learn various methods to ensure data is secure, changes are tracked, and disruptions are minimized. Next, you’ll learn how virtualization and cloud computing can be leverage securely to enhance both productivity and security. Then, you'll learn about automation, resiliency, and failover to strengthen your company’s security posture. Lastly, you’ll dive into the basics of cryptographic concepts to ensure data is secure at-rest, in-transit and in-use. When you’ve finished this courses, you’ll have the knowledge required to pass the architecture and design section of Security+, along with the skills needed to help ensure your companies critical data and assets are secure from attacks both internal and external.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Understanding Security Concepts in an Enterprise Environment

Understanding Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Implementing Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation

Understanding Authentication and Authorizations Methods

Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

Recognizing Security Implications of Embedded and Specialized Systems

Understanding the Importance of Physical Security Controls

Understanding the Basics of Cryptographic Concepts

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Covers various methods to ensure data remains secure, changes are tracked, and disruptions are minimized

Examines how virtualization and cloud computing can be securely employed to boost both productivity and security

Develops learners' understanding of automation, resiliency, and failover measures to enhance organizational security

Provides a foundation in cryptographic concepts, ensuring data security at rest, in transit, and in use

Prepares learners for the Security+ certification, particularly in the architecture and design domain

Taught by renowned instructor Christopher Rees, recognized for sharing expertise in enterprise security design and architecture

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Architecture and Design for CompTIA Security+ with these activities:

Understand Data Security

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Reviewing data security concepts will provide a refreshed understanding of the ideas and information you will encounter in your upcoming course.

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Review the CIA triad
Review data classification
Review data protection regulations

Cryptography Practice

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Practicing cryptography will reinforce your understanding of the concepts before your course begins and accelerate your comprehension during the course.

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Practice encrypting and decrypting messages
Practice hashing functions
Practice digital signatures

Virtualization Concepts

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Doing additional tutorials on virtualization concepts can help to bridge any knowledge gaps and solidify your virtualization knowledge for your upcoming course.

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Follow a tutorial on hypervisors
Follow a tutorial on virtual machine management
Follow a tutorial on virtual networking

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Security Conference

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Attending a security conference can supplement your course by providing additional information and opportunities to learn in a structured group environment.

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Register for the conference
Attend the conference's workshops and sessions
Meet with solution providers and experts

Physical Security Controls Poster

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Creating a poster on physical security controls can enhance your comprehension by forcing you to organize your understanding in a visual manner.

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Gather information about physical security controls
Design the poster
Create the poster

Security Automation Plan

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Creating a security automation plan can round out your understanding of security by having you apply the course material to a real-world scenario.

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Identify the tasks to be automated
Select the appropriate tools
Develop the automation plan

Vulnerability Testing Project

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Starting a project that involves vulnerability testing will help you solidify the knowledge gained during the course.

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Select a target system
Conduct a vulnerability assessment
Generate a report and recommendations

Career center

Learners who complete Architecture and Design for CompTIA Security+ will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Architect

An Information Security Architect designs, deploys, and maintains an organization's security architecture. The architecture will often include tools and methodologies from the curriculum of this course, such as cloud computing, authentication, and cryptography. This course may be useful, as it covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of information security systems. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of a Security Engineer.

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Network Architect

A Network Architect designs, deploys, and maintains an organization's computer network. This course may be useful, as it covers key security principles that any modern network will have to address, as well as emerging trends in the industry.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders are responsible for responding to security incidents and breaches. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of an Incident Responder.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts investigate security incidents and breaches. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of a Security Analyst.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of an organization's computer systems. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of a Penetration Tester.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. This course covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry. It may be useful for individuals seeking a career as a Security Consultant.

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Compliance Analyst

Compliance Analysts ensure that an organization's information systems are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This course covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry. It may be useful for individuals seeking a career as a Compliance Analyst.

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Risk Analyst

Risk Analysts assess the risks to an organization's information systems and develop strategies to mitigate those risks. This course covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry. It may be useful for individuals seeking a career as a Risk Analyst.

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Security Manager

Security Managers are responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems. This course covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry. It may be useful for individuals seeking a career as a Security Manager.

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Cloud Security Architect

A Cloud Security Architect designs, deploys, and maintains an organization's cloud security architecture. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of a Cloud Security Architect.

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DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineers are responsible for integrating security into the software development process. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of a DevSecOps Engineer.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors are responsible for auditing an organization's information systems to ensure that they are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. This course covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry. It may be useful for individuals seeking a career as an IT Auditor.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) is responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems. This course covers key security principles, as well as emerging trends in the industry. It may be useful for individuals seeking a career as a CISO.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts investigate security incidents and breaches. This course covers topics such as cloud computing, authentication, cryptography, and virtualization, all of which are essential to the work of a Cybersecurity Analyst.

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