How do I get certified in CompTIA Security+ 501 in San Francisco?

If you’re looking to become CompTIA Security+ SYO-501 certified, you must pass the SY0-501 test after completing our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. By enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco, you’ll be adequately prepared for the exam. It consists of 90 questions with a 90-minute time limit, and students must receive a minimum score of 750 in order to pass. The following link provides more information regarding the certification exam: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security

How do I unlock my certificate?

Online Classroom: First, you’ll need to enroll in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. After attending one complete online classroom as part of the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco, you’ll unlock your certificate.

What are the prerequisites for the CompTIA Security+ certification in San Francisco?

Even though there aren’t any no specific prerequisites to take on this certification, it is highly recommended that aspirants take the Network+ certification before going for the Security+ SYO-501 training and certification exam.

How long is the CompTIA Security+ Certification valid for in San Francisco?

Your CompTIA Security+ certification in San Francisco is authentic for three years from the date that you passed the exam.

Does the course fee include examination fees as well?

Yes, our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco fee is also inclusive of the exam fee in most locations. In Africa, however, the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco fee and the exam fee are separate fees.

How long do I have to redeem my voucher from Simplilearn?

Enrollment in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco includes the exam fee. However, you must procure the exam voucher within three months of enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. In the event that the exam price increases and you have not booked the test yet, you will need to pay the difference to Simplilearn.

How do I schedule my exam?

After you complete your CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco, you’ll be ready to take your exam. For help with scheduling your exam after completing your CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco, contact a sales consultant (inside sales manager) or submit a support request to Simplilearn.

What is the validity of my exam voucher?

Test vouchers are valid for one year after enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco. If you haven’t booked the test within one year of enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco, you will need to separately purchase the voucher again.

Can I ask for a refund of my exam voucher cost once it’s issued to me?

No, the exam voucher cost can’t be refunded once it is issued to a student because we get this from third party bodies. Voucher policies are not the property of Simplilearn.

How frequently does the exam fee change?

Exam prices are managed by the certification body, do change, and these changes are ordinarily announced at the end of the calendar year. If an exam price does go up and you have not yet booked the exam, you must pay the difference to Simplilearn.

What are the CompTIA Security+ Exam eligibility requirements?

Even though there are no prerequisites for CompTIA Security+, we recommend that you have: At least two years of experience working as an IT administrator (with a focus on security) A CompTIA Network+ credential before undertaking CompTIA Security+ Exam

What are the CompTIA Security+ Exam Costs?

North America - USD 339 EURO - EURO 305 Emerging Market - USD 190 Great Britain - GBP 201 Australia - AUD 458 South Africa - ZAR 2,609 Japan - JPY 39,756

What is the passing score for the CompTIA Security+ exam?

To pass the exam, you need to achieve a score of at least 750 out of 900. The exam is an MCQ based questionnaire and 90 minutes long.

How many attempts do I have to pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam?

If you fail the CompTIA Security+ Exam the first time, there is no waiting period before you take it a second time. However, if you are unsuccessful the second time, there is a fourteen-day waiting period before you can take it again. Once you pass the exam, you can’t re-take it without prior approval from CompTIA. Please note, every time you take the CompTIA Security+ Exam, you must pay the exam fee.

What is the focus of this course?

The CompTIA Security+ certification training in San Francisco Bay Area will enable learners to gain knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Upon successfully validating their skills by passing the certification exam learners will be able to perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CompTIA Security+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. Once you obtain your Security+ you automatically have the CE designation required in the DoD Directive 8570.01 manual and going forward must comply with the CE program requirement of completing 50 CEUs in three years to maintain the credential. Security+ is also compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Security Specialists, Administrators and Managers earn over $86,000 per year.

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You can choose from several different IT careers to pursue after completing our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. Professionals working in this industry who have completed the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco earn more than $86,000 annually, on average.

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$49KMin
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Professionals interested in pursuing an IT career can benefit from enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. If you are interested in working as an IT auditor, network administrator, security administrator, or system administrator, our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco can help you meet your goals.

Pre-requisites

If you are interested in enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco, there aren’t any specific prerequisites. However, it is recommended that individuals looking to enroll in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco take the Network+ certification prior to taking the Security+ training and certification exam.

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Section 01 : Live Class Curriculum
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- Domain 01: General Security Concepts
  - Introduction to Security Concepts
  - CIA
  - Non-Repudiation
  - AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting)
  - Gap Analysis
  - Zero Trust Architecture and Defense in Depth
  - Physical Security
  - Deceptive Technology
  - Types of Security Controls
  - Importance of Change Management Processes and the Impact to Security
  - Introduction to Cryptography
  - Cryptography around Us
  - Steganography
  - Masking, Obfuscation and Tokenization
  - Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography
  - Hashing Process
  - Digital Signature Process
  - Public Key Infrastructure
  - Key Management
  - Block Chain and Open Ledger
- Domain 02: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
  - Threat Actors
  - Attributes of Actors
  - Intent or Motivation
  - Attack Vectors
  - Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces
  - Assisted Practice: Enhancing Server Security
  - Indicators, Indicators of Compromise and Indicators of Attack
  - Assisted Practice: Investigating DoS and MITM Attacks Using Wireshark
  - Malware Attack
  - Assisted Practice: Analyzing Malware Reports Using Virus Total
  - Physical Attack
  - Network Attack
  - Cryptographic Attacks
  - Password Attacks
  - Application Attacks
  - Mitigation Techniques to Secure the Enterprise
  - Assisted Practice: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
  - Assisted Practice: Generating a Web Server Certificate
- Domain 03: Security Architecture
  - Security Implications of Different Architecture Models
  - Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure
  - Firewall Categories
  - Unified Threat Management (UTM)
  - Next-Generation Firewall (NGF)
  - Web Application Firewall
  - Proxy Server
  - Intrusion Detection and Prevention System
  - Virtual Private Network
  - Network Access Control
  - Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data
  - Privacy Regulations
  - Data Protection Controls
  - Data Classification
  - Business Continuity Planning
  - High Availability
  - Site Consideration
  - Backups
  - Power
  - Cloud Data Replications
  - Testing
  - Platform Diversity
  - Multicloud
  - Capacity Management
- Domain 04: Security Operations
  - Establishing Baselines
  - Hardening of Devices
  - Wireless Technologies
  - Mobile Management and Security
  - Application Security
  - Sandboxing
  - Monitoring
  - Security Implications of Proper Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management
  - Vulnerability Assessment
  - System and Process Audit
  - Assisted Practice: Scanning Local VM Using Nessus
  - Assisted Practice: Scanning Local VM Using Nessus Security Alerting and Monitoring Concepts and Tools
  - Modifying Enterprise capabilities to Enhance Security
  - Web Application Firewall
  - Intrusion Detection and Prevention System
  - OSI, TCP/IP and Protocols
  - Web Filtering Technologies
  - Operating System Security
  - Email Security
  - Antivirus, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
  - Secure Protocols
  - Assisted Practice: Configuring Proton VPN
  - Assisted Practice: Implementing Network Segmentation and VLANs
  - Implementing and Maintaining Identity and Access Management
  - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  - Assisted Practice: Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  - Type 1 Authentication: Password
  - Type 2 Authentication: Tokens
  - Type 3 Authentication: Biometric
  - Passwordless Authentication
  - Authorization and Accounting
  - Federation Identity Management
  - Federation Identity Management Standards
  - Single Sign On
  - Privilege Access Management
  - Implementing and Managing Authorization Mechanisms
  - Manage the Identity and Access Provisioning Lifecycle
  - Assisted Practice: Installing Active Directory and Creating a User
  - Assisted Practice: Configuring Logon Hours in Active Directory
  - Importance of Automation and Orchestration Related to Secure Operations
  - Incident Response Activities
  - Digital Forensics
  - Use of Data Sources to Support Investigations
  - Assisted Practice: Using Event Viewer to Implement Logging and Forensic Analysis
  - Assisted Practice: Implementing encryption solutions for data at rest using AESCrypt
  - Assisted Practice: Using ROHOS Disk Encryption
- Domain 05: Security Program Management and Oversight
  - Security Policy, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
  - Different types of Policies
  - Standards
  - Procedures
  - Guidelines
  - External Factors
  - Monitoring and Revision
  - Roles and Responsibilities for Systems and Data
  - Governance
  - Elements of the Risk Management Process
  - Third-Party Risk Assessment and Management
  - Vendor Assessment
  - Vendor Selection
  - Vendor Monitoring, Questionnaires and Rules of Engagement
  - Summarize Elements of Effective Security Compliance.
  - Consequences of Noncompliance
  - Compliance Monitoring
  - Privacy
  - Types and Purposes of Audits and Assessments
  - Phishing
  - Anomalous Behavior Recognition
  - User Guidance and Training
  - Reporting and Monitoring

Section 02: Online Self Learning
Preview
- Lesson 01: Getting Started with CompTIA Security + SY0 - 701
  19:49Preview
  - 1.01 Introduction to the CompTIA Security
    03:05
  - 1.02 About the CompTIA Security SY0 701 Exam
    08:00
  - 1.03 How to Take Your CompTIA Security SY0 701 Exam
    08:44
- Lesson 02: Risk Management
  01:20:21Preview
  - 2.01 Defining Business Risk
    05:12
  - 2.02 Threat Actors Part 1
    04:37
  - 2.03 Threat Actors Part 2
    02:29
  - 2.04 Threat Intelligence
    10:49
  - 2.05 Risk Management Concepts
    07:18
  - 2.06 Security Controls
    09:13
  - 2.07 Risk Assessments and Treatments
    05:38
  - 2.08 Quantitative Risk Assessments
    06:31
  - 2.09 Qualitative Risk Assessments
    03:49
  - 2.10 Security and the Information Life Cycle
    08:58
  - 2.11 Data Destruction
    05:58
  - 2.12 Chapter 1 Exam Question Review
    01:46
  - 2.13 Wiping Disks with the dd Command Lab
    05:44
  - 2.14 Chapter 1 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:19
- Lesson 03: Foundations of Cryptography
  59:17Preview
  - 3.01 Cryptography Basics
    15:45
  - 3.02 Foundations of Cryptography 3.2 Hashing
    08:31
  - 3.03 Cryptographic Attacks
    05:12
  - 3.04 Password Cracking
    10:02
  - 3.05 Password Cracking Demo
    06:15
  - 3.06 Chapter 2 Exam Question Review
    02:33
  - 3.07 SSH Public Key Authentication Lab
    09:09
  - 3.08 Chapter 2 Ask Me Anything AMA
    01:50
- Lesson 04: Physical Security
  29:24Preview
  - 4.01 Physical Security Overview
    01:05
  - 4.02 Physical Security
    09:48
  - 4.03 Keylogger Demo
    04:51
  - 4.04 Environmental Controls
    05:22
  - 4.05 Chapter 3 Exam Question Review
    02:30
  - 4.06 Physical Security Lab
    03:00
  - 4.07 Chapter 3 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:48
- Lesson 05: Identity and Account Management
  01:20:48Preview
  - 5.01 Identification Authentication and Authorization
    07:54
  - 5.02 Enabling Multifactor Authentication
    04:43
  - 5.03 Authorization
    04:48
  - 5.04 Accounting
    05:21
  - 5.05 Authentication Methods
    14:00
  - 5.06 Access Control Schemes
    06:45
  - 5.07 Account Management
    12:57
  - 5.08 Network Authentication
    08:56
  - 5.09 Identity Management Systems
    05:50
  - 5.10 Chapter 4 Exam Question Review
    02:21
  - 5.11 Creating Linux Users and Groups Lab
    05:50
  - 5.12 Chapter 4 Ask Me Anything AMA
    01:23
- Lesson 06: Tools of the Trade
  02:17:22Preview
  - 6.01 Touring the CLI
    16:03
  - 6.02 Shells
    06:00
  - 6.03 The Windows Command Line
    04:30
  - 6.04 Microsoft PowerShell
    12:22
  - 6.05 Linux Shells
    10:56
  - 6.06 Network Scanners
    05:07
  - 6.07 Network Scanning with Nmap
    08:57
  - 6.08 Network Protocol Analyzers
    07:48
  - 6.09 Using Wireshark to Analyze Network Traffic
    08:53
  - 6.10 Using tcpdump to Analyze Network Traffic
    08:16
  - 6.11 Log Files
    08:33
  - 6.12 Centralized Logging
    08:47
  - 6.13 Cybersecurity Benchmark Tools
    05:34
  - 6.14 Configuring Linux Log Forwarding
    08:20
  - 6.15 Chapter 5 Exam Question Review
    03:04
  - 6.16 Linux Shell Script Lab
    07:15
  - 6.17 Nmap Lab
    04:38
  - 6.18 Chapter 5 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:19
- Lesson 07: Securing Individual Systems
  01:45:34Preview
  - 7.01 Malware
    13:18
  - 7.02 Weak Configurations
    11:28
  - 7.03 Common Attacks
    09:00
  - 7.04 Overflow Attacks
    05:51
  - 7.05 Password Attacks
    07:58
  - 7.06 Bots and Botnets
    06:09
  - 7.07 Disk RAID Levels
    10:07
  - 7.08 Securing Hardware
    10:56
  - 7.09 Securing Endpoints
    08:51
  - 7.10 Securing Data with Encryption
    06:27
  - 7.11 Chapter 6 Exam Question Review
    02:25
  - 7.12 Linux Software RAID Lab
    07:38
  - 7.13 Secure Enclave Lab in macOS
    03:36
  - 7.14 Chapter 6 Ask Me Anything AMA
    01:50
- Lesson 08: Securing The Basic LAN
  03:53:45Preview
  - 8.01 Data Protection
    09:28
  - 8.02 Cryptographic Methods
    07:10
  - 8.03 Symmetric Cryptosystems
    12:35
  - 8.04 Symmetric Block Modes
    08:02
  - 8.05 Asymmetric Cryptosystems
    12:41
  - 8.06 Understanding Digital Certificates
    07:35
  - 8.07 Trust Models
    04:42
  - 8.08 Public Key Infrastructure
    03:28
  - 8.10 Touring Certificates
    07:58
  - 8.11 Network Architecture Planning
    03:38
  - 8.12 The OSI Model
    12:37
  - 8.13 ARP Cache Poisoning
    08:37
  - 8.14 Other Layer 2 Attacks
    05:13
  - 8.15 Network Planning
    07:00
  - 8.16 Zero Trust Network Access ZTNA 20
    09:38
  - 8.17 Load Balancing
    06:08
  - 8.18 Securing Network Access
    06:14
  - 8.19 Honeypots
    05:58
  - 8.20 Static and Dynamic Code Analysis
    04:41
  - 8.21 Firewalls
    11:15
  - 8.22 Proxy Servers
    06:09
  - 8.23 Web Filtering
    05:13
  - 8.24 Network and Port Address Translation
    06:44
  - 8.25 IP Security IPsec
    08:47
  - 8.26 SD WAN and SASE
    03:04
  - 8.27 Virtual Private Networks VPNs
    09:55
  - 8.28 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems IDS IPS
    12:56
  - 8.29 Chapter 7 Exam Question Review
    03:31
  - 8.30 Linux Snort IDS Lab
    07:26
  - 8.31 Chapter 7 Ask Me Anything AMA
    01:19
  - 8.32 Securing The Basic LAN 8.9 Certificate Types
    14:03
- Lesson 09: Securing Wireless LANs
  01:06:48Preview
  - 9.01 Wi Fi Encryption Standards
    09:31
  - 9.02 RFID NFC and Bluetooth
    06:39
  - 9.03 Wi Fi Coverage and Performance
    08:11
  - 9.04 Wi Fi Discovery and Attacks
    12:02
  - 9.05 Cracking WPA2
    10:19
  - 9.06 Wi Fi Hardening
    10:21
  - 9.07 Chapter 8 Exam Question Review
    01:48
  - 9.08 WPA2 Cracking Lab
    06:34
  - 9.09 Chapter 8 Ask Me Anything AMA
    01:23
- Lesson 10: Securing Virtual and Cloud Environments
  01:08:41Preview
  - 10.01 Defending a Public Server
    00:51
  - 10.02 Common Attacks and Mitigations
    09:41
  - 10.03 DDoS Attacks in the Real World
    02:40
  - 10.04 Containers and Software Defined Networking
    11:22
  - 10.05 Hypervisors and Virtual Machines
    08:18
  - 10.06 Cloud Deployment Models
    08:40
  - 10.07 Cloud Service Models
    08:21
  - 10.08 Securing the Cloud
    10:11
  - 10.09 Chapter 9 Exam Question Review
    02:17
  - 10.10 Docker Container Lab
    04:14
  - 10.11 Chapter 9 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:06
- Lesson 11: Securing Dedicated and Mobile Systems
  01:04:02Preview
  - 11.01 Embedded Systems
    12:59
  - 11.02 Industrial Control System ICS
    06:38
  - 11.03 Internet of Things IoT Devices
    10:00
  - 11.04 Connecting to Dedicated and Mobile Systems
    10:45
  - 11.05 Security Constraints for Dedicated Systems
    05:04
  - 11.06 Mobile Device Deployment and Hardening
    10:59
  - 11.07 Chapter 10 Exam Question Review
    02:39
  - 11.08 Smartphone Hardening Lab
    02:38
  - 11.09 Chapter 10 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:20
- Lesson 12: Secure Protocols and Applications
  01:04:47Preview
  - 12.01 DNS Security
    05:02
  - 12.02 FTP Packet Capture
    03:24
  - 12.03 Secure Web and E mail
    11:37
  - 12.04 Request Forgery Attacks
    04:47
  - 12.05 Cross Site Scripting Attacks
    07:04
  - 12.06 Web Application Security
    05:15
  - 12.07 OWASP Top 10
    11:44
  - 12.08 Web App Vulnerability Scanning
    05:50
  - 12.09 Chapter 11 Exam Question Review
    03:28
  - 12.10 OWASP ZAP Web App Scan Lab
    04:29
  - 12.11 Chapter 11 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:07
- Lesson 13: Testing Infrastructure
  40:07
  - 13.01 Testing Infrastructure Overview
    04:37
  - 13.02 Social Engineering Attacks
    05:29
  - 13.03 Vulnerability Assessments
    08:49
  - 13.04 Penetration Testing
    09:35
  - 13.05 The Metasploit Framework
    07:58
  - 13.06 Chapter 12 Exam Question Review
    01:52
  - 13.07 Chapter 12 Ask Me Anything AMA
    01:47
- Lesson 14: Business Security Impact
  01:51:00Preview
  - 14.01 Introduction to Business Security
    05:59
  - 14.02 Business Impact Analysis
    09:10
  - 14.03 Data Types and Roles
    11:21
  - 14.04 Personnel Risk and Policies
    10:17
  - 14.05 Attestation
    03:18
  - 14.06 Internal Audits and Assessments
    05:25
  - 14.07 External Audits and Assessments
    06:18
  - 14.08 Third Party Risk Management
    08:21
  - 14.09 Agreement Types
    06:21
  - 14.10 Change Management
    04:07
  - 14.11 Technical Change Management
    07:03
  - 14.12 What Is Automation and Orchestration
    03:46
  - 14.13 Benefits of Automation and Orchestration
    02:53
  - 14.14 Use Cases of Automation and Orchestration
    07:31
  - 14.15 Other Considerations of Automation and Orchestration
    05:28
  - 14.16 Putting It All Together
    06:06
  - 14.17 Exploring the NIST Frameworks
    07:36
- Lesson 15: Dealing with Incidents
  46:28Preview
  - 15.01 Incident Response Overview
    03:05
  - 15.02 Incident Response Plans IRPs
    05:52
  - 15.03 IRP Testing
    05:45
  - 15.04 Threat Analysis and Mitigating Actions
    07:32
  - 15.05 Digital Forensics
    05:05
  - 15.06 Business Continuity and Alternate Sites
    06:08
  - 15.07 Data Backup
    09:37
  - 15.08 Chapter 14 Exam Question Review
    01:05
  - 15.10 Chapter 14 Ask Me Anything AMA
    02:19

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How do I get certified in CompTIA Security+ 501 in San Francisco?
If you’re looking to become CompTIA Security+ SYO-501 certified, you must pass the SY0-501 test after completing our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. By enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco, you’ll be adequately prepared for the exam. It consists of 90 questions with a 90-minute time limit, and students must receive a minimum score of 750 in order to pass.

The following link provides more information regarding the certification exam: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security
How do I unlock my certificate?
Online Classroom:
First, you’ll need to enroll in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. After attending one complete online classroom as part of the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco, you’ll unlock your certificate.
What are the prerequisites for the CompTIA Security+ certification in San Francisco?
Even though there aren’t any no specific prerequisites to take on this certification, it is highly recommended that aspirants take the Network+ certification before going for the Security+ SYO-501 training and certification exam.
How long is the CompTIA Security+ Certification valid for in San Francisco?
Your CompTIA Security+ certification in San Francisco is authentic for three years from the date that you passed the exam.
Does the course fee include examination fees as well?
Yes, our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco fee is also inclusive of the exam fee in most locations. In Africa, however, the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco fee and the exam fee are separate fees.
How long do I have to redeem my voucher from Simplilearn?
Enrollment in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco includes the exam fee. However, you must procure the exam voucher within three months of enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco. In the event that the exam price increases and you have not booked the test yet, you will need to pay the difference to Simplilearn.
How do I schedule my exam?
After you complete your CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco, you’ll be ready to take your exam. For help with scheduling your exam after completing your CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco, contact a sales consultant (inside sales manager) or submit a support request to Simplilearn.
What is the validity of my exam voucher?
Test vouchers are valid for one year after enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Francisco. If you haven’t booked the test within one year of enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Francisco, you will need to separately purchase the voucher again.
Can I ask for a refund of my exam voucher cost once it’s issued to me?
No, the exam voucher cost can’t be refunded once it is issued to a student because we get this from third party bodies. Voucher policies are not the property of Simplilearn.
How frequently does the exam fee change?
Exam prices are managed by the certification body, do change, and these changes are ordinarily announced at the end of the calendar year. If an exam price does go up and you have not yet booked the exam, you must pay the difference to Simplilearn.
What are the CompTIA Security+ Exam eligibility requirements?
Even though there are no prerequisites for CompTIA Security+, we recommend that you have:
- At least two years of experience working as an IT administrator (with a focus on security)
- A CompTIA Network+ credential before undertaking CompTIA Security+ Exam
What are the CompTIA Security+ Exam Costs?
- North America - USD 339
- EURO - EURO 305
- Emerging Market - USD 190
- Great Britain - GBP 201
- Australia - AUD 458
- South Africa - ZAR 2,609
- Japan - JPY 39,756
What is the passing score for the CompTIA Security+ exam?
To pass the exam, you need to achieve a score of at least 750 out of 900. The exam is an MCQ based questionnaire and 90 minutes long.
How many attempts do I have to pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam?
If you fail the CompTIA Security+ Exam the first time, there is no waiting period before you take it a second time. However, if you are unsuccessful the second time, there is a fourteen-day waiting period before you can take it again. Once you pass the exam, you can’t re-take it without prior approval from CompTIA. Please note, every time you take the CompTIA Security+ Exam, you must pay the exam fee.

Comptia Security+ Training Reviews

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Operations Supervisor, New York City
I pursued the Security+ certification to transition into cybersecurity. Balancing work and personal life was challenging, but creating a study schedule helped. The certification has brought me closer to my goal of becoming a Security Analyst. Simplilearn’s expert instructors and blended learning made the experience fantastic.
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CompTIA Security Plus Certification FAQs

What is the focus of this course?
The CompTIA Security+ certification training in San Francisco Bay Area will enable learners to gain knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Upon successfully validating their skills by passing the certification exam learners will be able to perform these tasks to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

CompTIA Security+ meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by U.S. Department of Defense to fulfill Directive 8570.01-M requirements. Once you obtain your Security+ you automatically have the CE designation required in the DoD Directive 8570.01 manual and going forward must comply with the CE program requirement of completing 50 CEUs in three years to maintain the credential. Security+ is also compliant with government regulations under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Security Specialists, Administrators and Managers earn over $86,000 per year.
What are the course objectives?
- Comprehend Risk identification and mitigation
- Provide operational, information, application and infrastructure level security
- Secure the network to maintain availability, integrity and confidentiality of critical information
- Operate within a set of rules, policies and regulations wherever applicable
Who should take this course in San Francisco Bay Area?
The course is ideal for professionals in the role of a
- Systems Administrator
- Network Administrator
- Security Administrator
- Junior IT Auditor/Penetration Tester
What payment options are available?
You can enroll for the training online. Payments can be made using any of the following options and receipt of the same will be issued to the candidate automatically via email.
- Visa debit/credit card
- American express and Diners club card
- Master Card, or
- Through PayPal
Can I cancel my enrollment? Will I get a refund?
Yes, you can cancel your enrollment. We will provide you with a complete refund after deducting the administration fee. To learn more, please review our Refund Policy.
How will I get my course completion certificate from Simplilearn?
We offer course completion certificate after you successfully complete the training program.
Where and how can I access the e-learning content? Are there any limitations?
Once you register with us for a course by paying the course fee, you can have 24/7 access to the e-learning content on our website. An automated course purchase confirmation mail from our side will guide you through the process.
I am not able to access the online course. Whom should I contact for a solution?
Please raise a request via our Help and Support portal to have your issue resolved.
What comes after a CompTIA Security+ Certification in San Francisco?
Achieving a CompTIA Security+ Certification in San Francisco offers you many career benefits. However, you shouldn’t stop upskilling yourself as the world of cybersecurity is quite dynamic. Here are some of the courses you can consider taking after becoming CompTIA Security+ certified:

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Training in San Francisco Bay Area

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Comptia Security+ Course Overview

Comptia Security+ Course Key Features

Skills Covered

Begin your journey to success

Benefits

Training Options

online Bootcamp

Corporate Training

Comptia Security+ Course Curriculum

Eligibility

Pre-requisites

Course Content

Section 01 : Live Class Curriculum

Domain 01: General Security Concepts

Introduction to Security Concepts

CIA

Non-Repudiation

AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting)

Gap Analysis

Zero Trust Architecture and Defense in Depth

Physical Security

Deceptive Technology

Types of Security Controls

Importance of Change Management Processes and the Impact to Security

Introduction to Cryptography

Cryptography around Us

Steganography

Masking, Obfuscation and Tokenization

Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptography

Hashing Process

Digital Signature Process

Public Key Infrastructure

Key Management

Block Chain and Open Ledger

Domain 02: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

Threat Actors

Attributes of Actors

Intent or Motivation

Attack Vectors

Common Threat Vectors and Attack Surfaces

Assisted Practice: Enhancing Server Security

Indicators, Indicators of Compromise and Indicators of Attack

Assisted Practice: Investigating DoS and MITM Attacks Using Wireshark

Malware Attack

Assisted Practice: Analyzing Malware Reports Using Virus Total

Physical Attack

Network Attack

Cryptographic Attacks

Password Attacks

Application Attacks

Mitigation Techniques to Secure the Enterprise

Assisted Practice: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

Assisted Practice: Generating a Web Server Certificate

Domain 03: Security Architecture

Security Implications of Different Architecture Models

Security Principles to Secure Enterprise Infrastructure

Firewall Categories

Unified Threat Management (UTM)

Next-Generation Firewall (NGF)

Web Application Firewall

Proxy Server

Intrusion Detection and Prevention System

Virtual Private Network

Network Access Control

Concepts and Strategies to Protect Data

Privacy Regulations

Data Protection Controls

Data Classification

Business Continuity Planning

High Availability

Site Consideration

Backups

Power

Cloud Data Replications

Testing

Platform Diversity

Multicloud