NDG Security+ v4

Cybersecurity Foundational 38 hours

Overview

Security+ is a vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in network security and risk management. Security+ labs focus on the principles and best practices in network security. Learners gain hands-on practice in the skills needed to secure a network and prepare for industry certification.

What You Will Learn

Identify and mitigate common malware and application attacks
Configure network-based firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Implement encryption, PKI, and secure communication protocols
Perform vulnerability scanning and active reconnaissance
Execute incident response and backup recovery procedures

Best For

Learners preparing for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) certification exam
Professionals transitioning into cybersecurity roles
Network administrators who need foundational security skills
Educators teaching introductory cybersecurity courses

Prerequisites

Basic networking knowledge (equivalent to CompTIA Network+ or similar)
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
No prior security certification required

Lab Exercises (25 labs)

#	Title
1	Social Engineering Attack
2	Analyze Types of Malware & Application Attacks
3	Analyzing Types of Web Application Attacks
4	Investigating ARP Poisoning
5	Analyzing Types of Attacks and Mitigation Techniques
6	Vulnerability Checks with OpenVAS
7	Performing Active Reconnaissance
8	Identifying & Analyzing Network/Host Intrusion Detection System (NIDS/HIDS) Alerts
9	Virtualization, Group Policy Objects (GPO)
10	JavaScript Obfuscation & Dead Code Injection
11	Configuring a RADIUS Server
12	Setting Up a Load Balancer
13	IoT Management
14	Cryptography Concepts
15	Implementing Common Protocols and Services for Basic Security Practices
16	Securing Data with Encryption Software
17	Configuring a Network-Based Firewall
18	Wireless Networking Attack and Mitigation Techniques
19	Working with Android
20	Linux Account Management
21	PKI Management with Windows
22	Capturing Network Traffic
23	Incident Response Procedures
24	Performing Backups
25	Using Autopsy for Forensics and Lost Data Recovery