Build practical skills with the security tools and infrastructure testing techniques that security teams use every day. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam, this course covers command-line security tools, protocol analysis, network scanning, log analysis, and penetration testing, including vulnerability assessment tools and social engineering test techniques, so you can assess and monitor security posture using real-world tools. Online labs reinforce tool-based security tasks. You'll gain hands-on experience with CLI tools, network scanners, and vulnerability assessment tools.

Not planning to take the exam? The same tools and methods are used by IT and security teams every day. You'll gain hands-on experience assessing infrastructure, conducting authorized testing, and improving your organization's security posture, whether or not you pursue the certification. Expert instruction keeps each topic practical. Whether you work in IT support, administration, or security, you will see how each tool fits into the bigger picture. You'll finish ready to use security tools to assess infrastructure and conduct authorized testing.