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CompTIA Security+ Specialization

CompTIA Security+ Certification.

Computer Security Threats, Attacks, Vulnerabilities, CIA Triad, SY0-701

Dan LaChance
Lyndon Williams
Mike Meyers

Instructors: Dan LaChance

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats and vulnerabilities using security frameworks, risk management principles, and cryptographic controls

  • How to implement security architecture including network segmentation, identity and access management, wireless security, & cloud security controls

  • •How to respond to security incidents, apply security operations practices, and contribute to security program governance and compliance

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May 2026

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Specialization - 8 course series

Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

Security Risk Management & Cryptography Fundamentals

Course 1, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain the CIA triad, authentication factors, and core security concepts that underpin every Security+ exam domain

  • Perform risk assessments, identify threat actors and attack motivations, and apply risk management frameworks to security decisions

  • Implement symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, apply hashing for data integrity, and explain how cryptography protects enterprise data

Skills you'll gain

Category: Authentications
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Cryptography
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Security Management
Category: Cyber Risk
Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
Category: Encryption
Category: Risk Management Framework
Category: Security Controls
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Data Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Physical Security & Identity Management

Physical Security & Identity Management

Course 2, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement physical security controls, including locks, cameras, access badges, and environmental measures

  • Configure multi-factor authentication and apply zero-trust identity principles to secure enterprise access decisions

  • Manage user accounts, enforce least privilege, and control privileged access across enterprise identity management systems

Skills you'll gain

Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: User Accounts
Category: Security Controls
Category: Account Management
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Security Testing
Category: Authentications
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Multi-Factor Authentication
Category: Authorization (Computing)
Category: Security Software
Category: Security Management
Category: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing

Security Tools & Infrastructure Testing

Course 3, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Use command-line and shell-based security tools to navigate systems, capture and analyze network traffic, and diagnose security issues

  • Use network scanners, vulnerability assessment tools, and log analysis techniques to monitor systems and assess security posture

  • Apply penetration testing methodologies and infrastructure testing techniques to evaluate and improve organizational security

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Testing
Category: IT Automation
Category: Cyber Security Assessment
Category: Vulnerability
Category: Vulnerability Scanning
Category: Security Controls
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cyber Operations
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Penetration Testing
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Network Analysis
Endpoint & Wireless Security

Endpoint & Wireless Security

Course 4, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify and analyze malware types, attack vectors, and system vulnerabilities to apply host-based controls against modern endpoint threats

  • Implement endpoint hardening controls, including antivirus, host-based firewalls, EDR, and application control, to defend individual systems

  • Configure wireless security, including WPA3 and 802.1X/RADIUS, and mitigate attacks such as evil twin and rogue access points

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Management
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Authentications
Category: Exploitation techniques
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Network Security
Category: Encryption
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Security Strategy
Category: System Configuration
Category: Endpoint Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Security Testing
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Endpoint Detection and Response
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Hardening
Securing the Network

Securing the Network

Course 5, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Design secure network architectures using segmentation, DMZs, firewalls, and network access control to enforce least privilege

  • Implement and configure VPN, IDS/IPS, and network perimeter defenses to protect enterprise network infrastructure

  • Use SIEM and network monitoring tools to detect, analyze, and respond to network-based attacks and security events

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Category: Hardening
Category: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Category: Network Security
Category: Security Management
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
Category: Network Architecture
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Zero Trust Network Access
Category: Firewall
Category: Network Administration
Category: Network Monitoring
Category: Security Engineering
Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

Course 6, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement advanced cryptographic protocols, including TLS, IPSec, and key management, to protect data in transit and at rest

  • Manage PKI infrastructure, configure and validate digital certificates, and apply certificate-based authentication

  • Apply cloud security controls using the shared responsibility model and secure IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and virtual infrastructure

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Security
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: TCP/IP
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Data Management
Category: Key Management
Category: Network Security
Category: Public Key Infrastructure
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Virtualization
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cryptographic Protocols
Category: Security Management
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cryptography
Category: Security Software
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Security Controls
Secure Mobile, IoT & Secure Applications

Secure Mobile, IoT & Secure Applications

Course 7, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Secure embedded systems, IoT devices, and dedicated systems using hardware security controls and network segmentation

  • Manage and secure mobile devices using MDM and mobile security policies to protect enterprise data on portable and personal devices

  • Implement secure application-layer protocols and mitigate OWASP web vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF

Skills you'll gain

Category: Mobile Security
Category: Application Security
Category: Security Software
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Hardening
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Computer Security
Category: Web Applications
Category: Security Management
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Internet Of Things
Category: Security Testing
Category: IT Security Architecture
Category: Network Security
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Infrastructure Security
Category: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Category: SQL
Category: Wireless Networks
Category: Security Controls
Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

Business Security, Governance, & Incident Response

Course 8, 5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop business continuity and disaster recovery plans, conduct business impact analyses, and ensure organizational resilience

  • Apply security governance frameworks, manage organizational risk, and demonstrate compliance with regulatory and industry requirements

  • Execute incident response procedures and apply digital forensics to identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents

Skills you'll gain

Category: Automation
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Risk Management
Category: Investigation
Category: Security Software
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Cyber Governance
Category: Security Testing
Category: Computer Security
Category: Security Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Change Management
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Business Continuity Planning

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Instructors

Dan LaChance
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8 Courses2,178 learners
Lyndon Williams
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14 Courses3,291 learners
Mike Meyers
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31 Courses4,963 learners

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