COMPTIA Advance Security Practitioner

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Course Details

CompTIA® Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) (CAS-003)

Course Code: CASP

Duration: 5 Days

Prerequisite:

To be fit for this advanced course, you should have at least a foundational knowledge of information security. This includes, but is not limited to:

Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) concepts and common implementations, such as authentication factors and directory services.
Knowledge of cryptographic concepts and common implementations, such as Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) and public key infrastructure (PKI).
Knowledge of computer networking concepts and implementations, such as the TCP/IP model and configuration of routers and switches.
Knowledge of common security technologies used to safeguard the enterprise, such as anti-malware solutions, firewalls, and VPNs.

You can obtain this level of knowledge by taking the CompTIA® Security+ (SY0-501) course, or by demonstrating this level of knowledge by passing the exam.

Course Description:

Information security is a crucial field in the world of business. You have experience in this field, and now you're ready to take that experience to the next level. In this course, you will expand on your knowledge of information security to apply more advanced principles that will keep your organization safe from the many ways it can be threatened. You'll apply critical thinking and judgment across a broad spectrum of security disciplines to propose and implement sustainable security solutions that map to organizational strategies; translate business needs into security requirements; support IT governance and risk management; architect security for hosts, networks, and software; respond to security incidents; and more. Today's IT climate demands individuals with demonstrable skills, and the information and activities in this course can help you develop the skill set you need to confidently perform your duties as an advanced security practitioner.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will analyze and apply advanced security concepts, principles, and implementations that contribute to enterprise-level security. You will:

Support IT governance in the enterprise with an emphasis on managing risk.
Leverage collaboration tools and technology to support enterprise security.
Use research and analysis to secure the enterprise.
Integrate advanced authentication and authorization techniques.
Implement cryptographic techniques.
Implement security controls for hosts.
Implement security controls for mobile devices.
Implement network security.
Implement security in the systems and software development lifecycle.
Integrate hosts, storage, networks, applications, virtual environments, and cloud technologies in a secure enterprise architecture.
Conduct security assessments.
Respond to and recover from security incidents.

Intended Audience:

This course is designed for IT professionals in the cybersecurity industry whose primary job responsibility is to secure complex enterprise environments. The target student should have real-world experience with the technical administration of these enterprise environments. This course is also designed for students who are seeking the CompTIA® Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification and who want to prepare for Exam CAS-003. Students seeking CASP certification should have at least 10 years of experience in IT management, with at least 5 years of hands-on technical security experience.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Supporting IT Governance and Risk Management

Identify the Importance of IT Governance and Risk Management
Assess Risk
Mitigate Risk
Integrate Documentation into Risk Management

Module 2: Leveraging Collaboration to Support Security

Facilitate Collaboration across Business Units
Secure Communications and Collaboration Solutions

Module 3: Using Research and Analysis to Secure the Enterprise

Determine Industry Trends and Effects on the Enterprise
Analyze Scenarios to Secure the Enterprise

Module 4: Integrating Advanced Authentication and Authorization Techniques

Implement Authentication and Authorization Technologies
Implement Advanced Identity Management

Module 5: Implementing Cryptographic Techniques

Select Cryptographic Techniques
Implement Cryptography

Module 6: Implementing Security Controls for Hosts

Select Host Hardware and Software
Harden Hosts
Virtualize Servers and Desktop • Protect Boot Loaders

Module 7: Implementing Security Controls for Mobile Devices

Implement Mobile Device Management
Address Security and Privacy Concerns for Mobile Devices

Module 8: Implementing Network Security

Plan Deployment of Network Security Components and Devices
Plan Deployment of Network-Enabled Devices
Implement Advanced Network Design
Implement Network Security Controls

Module 9: Implementing Security in the Systems and Software Development Lifecycle

Implement Security throughout the Technology Lifecycle
Identify General Application Vulnerabilities
Identify Web Application Vulnerabilities
Implement Application Security Controls

Module 10: Integrating Assets in a Secure Enterprise Architecture

Integrate Standards and Best Practices in Enterprise Security
Select Technical Deployment Models
Integrate Cloud-Augmented Security Services
Secure the Design of the Enterprise Infrastructure • Integrate Data Security in the Enterprise Architecture
Integrate Enterprise Applications in a Secure Architecture

Module 11: Conducting Security Assessments

Select Security Assessment Methods
Perform Security Assessments with Appropriate Tools

Module 12: Responding to and Recovering from Incidents

Prepare for Incident Response and Forensic Investigations
Conduct Incident Response and Forensic Analysis