CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Training in San Jose, CA

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Comptia Security+ Course Overview

From network installation and security configuration to securing applications and devices, our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose covers all the vital IT skills. Students in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Jose also learn how to identify potential threats and deploy effective solutions.

Comptia Security+ Course Key Features

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  • Exam Voucher included
  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts
  • Covers 6 domains required to become an IT security professional
  • Access to CertMaster Labs
  • 2 Simulation Test Papers (90 Questions Each)
  • Course Completion certificate
  • Exam Voucher included
  • Access to CertMaster Labs
  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts
  • 2 Simulation Test Papers (90 Questions Each)
  • Covers 6 domains required to become an IT security professional
  • Course Completion certificate
  • Exam Voucher included
  • Access to CertMaster Labs
  • 8X higher interaction in live online classes conducted by industry experts
  • 2 Simulation Test Papers (90 Questions Each)
  • Covers 6 domains required to become an IT security professional
  • Course Completion certificate

Skills Covered

  • Attacks Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Implementation
  • Governance Risk and Compliance
  • Perform Threat Analysis
  • Cryptography
  • LAN
  • Vulnerability Scanning Assessment
  • Architecture and Design
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Secure networks and applications
  • Risk Management
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Secure Protocols
  • Incident Response
  • Attacks Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance Risk and Compliance
  • Secure networks and applications
  • Perform Threat Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Cryptography
  • Identity and Access Management
  • LAN
  • Secure Protocols
  • Vulnerability Scanning Assessment
  • Incident Response
  • Attacks Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and Design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and Incident Response
  • Governance Risk and Compliance
  • Secure networks and applications
  • Perform Threat Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Cryptography
  • Identity and Access Management
  • LAN
  • Secure Protocols
  • Vulnerability Scanning Assessment
  • Incident Response

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Benefits

Our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose, opens doors to different types of IT roles. The average salary of a certified professional is more than $86,000 annually and completing our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose is going to be your first step to a new career!

  • Designation
  • Annual Salary
  • Hiring Companies
  • Annual Salary
    $53KMin
    $72KAverage
    $110KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    IBM hiring for Network Architect professionals in San Jose
    Oracle hiring for Network Architect professionals in San Jose
    Goldman Sachs hiring for Network Architect professionals in San Jose
    Nokia hiring for Network Architect professionals in San Jose
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $51KMin
    $72KAverage
    $110KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    VMware hiring for Security Engineer professionals in San Jose
    IBM hiring for Security Engineer professionals in San Jose
    Microsoft hiring for Security Engineer professionals in San Jose
    Oracle hiring for Security Engineer professionals in San Jose
    Source: Indeed
  • Annual Salary
    $49KMin
    $69KAverage
    $95KMax
    Source: Glassdoor
    Hiring Companies
    Citi hiring for Security Analyst professionals in San Jose
    Wells Fargo hiring for Security Analyst professionals in San Jose
    IBM hiring for Security Analyst professionals in San Jose
    Goldman Sachs hiring for Security Analyst professionals in San Jose
    Morgan Stanley hiring for Security Analyst professionals in San Jose
    Source: Indeed

Training Options

online Bootcamp

  • 90 days of flexible access to online classes
  • Lifetime access to high-quality live class recordings
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support
  • Batches in alignment with the updated version
  • Cohorts starting in San Jose from:
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Corporate Training

Customised to enterprise needs

  • Blended learning delivery model (self-paced eLearning and/or instructor-led options)
  • Flexible pricing options
  • Enterprise grade Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Enterprise dashboards for individuals and teams
  • 24x7 learner assistance and support

Comptia Security+ Course Curriculum

Eligibility

If you have an interest in IT, regardless of your experience level, we encourage you to enroll in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose. Learners who enroll in our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Jose go on to work as IT auditors, network administrators, system administrators, and other exciting roles in IT.
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Pre-requisites

If you would like to sign up for our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose, there aren’t any required prerequisites. We recommend that if you're looking to sign up for our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose take the Network+ certification before finally signing up for the Security+ training and certification test.
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Course Content

  • CompTIA Security+ 601

    Preview
    • Lesson 01: Course Introduction

      09:07Preview
      • 1.01 Course Introduction
        09:07
    • Lesson 02: Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

      02:23:03Preview
      • 2.01 Compare and Contrast Information Security Roles
        08:39
      • 2.02 Compare and Contrast Security Control and Framework Types
        17:22
      • 2.03 Type of Threat Actors and Attack vectors
        21:41
      • 2.04 Threat Intelligent Sources
        14:58
      • 2.05 Assess Organizational Security with Network Reconnaissance Tools
        06:13
      • 2.06 Security Concerns with General Vulnerability Types
        16:44
      • 2.07 Vulnerability Scanning Techniques
        17:11
      • 2.08 Penetration Testing Concepts
        10:55
      • 2.09 Classify Contrast Social Engineering Techniques
        19:07
      • 2.10 Indicators of Malware-Based Attacks
        10:13
    • Lesson 03: Architecture and Design

      02:02:53Preview
      • 3.01 Compare and Contrast Cryptographic Ciphers
        20:20
      • 3.02 Cryptographic Modes of Operation
        07:07
      • 3.03 Cryptographic Use Cases and Weaknesses
        07:00
      • 3.04 Manage Certificates and Certificate Authorities
        10:52
      • 3.05 Implement PKI Management
        14:37
      • 3.06 Summarize Authentication Design Concepts
        07:58
      • 3.07 Implement Knowledge-Based Authentication
        07:24
      • 3.08 Implement Authentication Technologies
        07:18
      • 3.09 Summarize Biometrics Authentication Concepts
        06:35
      • 3.10 Identify Management Controls
        10:48
      • 3.11 Implement Account Policies
        08:16
      • 3.12 Implement Authorization Solutions
        05:16
      • 3.13 Importance of Personnel Policies
        09:22
    • Lesson 04: Implementation

      03:09:34Preview
      • 4.01 Implement Secure Network Designs
        17:56
      • 4.02 Implement Secure Switching and Routing
        15:19
      • 4.03 Implement Secure Wireless Infrastructure
        20:17
      • 4.04 Implement Load Balancers
        19:36
      • 4.05 Implement Firewalls and Proxy Servers
        16:00
      • 4.06 Implement Network Security Monitoring
        13:19
      • 4.07 Summarize the Use of SIEM
        15:36
      • 4.08 Implement Secure Network Operations Protocols
        08:04
      • 4.09 Implement Secure Application Protocols
        09:59
      • 4.10 Implement Secure Remote Access Protocols
        13:18
      • 4.11 Implement Secure Firmware
        06:02
      • 4.12 Implement Endpoint Security
        07:31
      • 4.13 Embedded System Security Implications
        05:42
      • 4.14 Implement Mobile Device Management
        11:04
      • 4.15 Implement Secure Mobile Device Connections
        09:51
    • Lesson 05: Operations and Incident Response

      02:19:34Preview
      • 5.01 Analyze Indicators of Application Attacks
        07:43
      • 5.02 Outline Indicators of Web Application Attacks
        13:29
      • 5.03 Illustrate Secure Coding Practices
        13:46
      • 5.04 Implement Secure Script Environments
        06:27
      • 5.05 Analyze Deployment and Automation Concepts
        07:36
      • 5.06 Secure Cloud Solutions
        15:19
      • 5.07 Cloud Security Solutions
        09:34
      • 5.08 Infrastructure as Code Concepts
        08:20
      • 5.09 Privacy and Data Sensitivity Concepts
        10:36
      • 5.10 Privacy and Data Protection Controls
        09:52
      • 5.11 Incident Response Procedures
        07:58
      • 5.12 Appropriate Data Sources for Incident Response
        08:47
      • 5.13 Mitigation Controls
        08:33
      • 5.14 Digital Forensics Documentation
        05:19
      • 5.15 Digital Forensics Evidence Acquisition
        06:15
    • Lesson 06: Governance Risk and Compliance

      55:49Preview
      • 6.01 Risk Management Processes and Concepts
        12:40
      • 6.02 Business Impact Analysis Concepts
        09:44
      • 6.03 Redundancy Strategies
        05:21
      • 6.04 Backup Strategies
        07:15
      • 6.05 Cybersecurity Resiliency Strategies
        10:29
      • 6.06 Importance of Physical Site Security Controls
        04:53
      • 6.07 Importance of Physical Host Security Controls
        05:27

Comptia Security+ Exam & Certification

CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Training in San Jose, CA
  • How do I get certified in CompTIA Security+ 501 in San Jose?

    You must take and pass the SY0-501 exam in order to become certified once you’ve completed our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose. Learners are fully prepared to successfully tackle the exam once they’ve finished the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Jose. The test has a 90-minute time limit and consists of 90 questions. Students must score at least 750 in order to pass.

    Please visit the following link to learn more:

    https://certification.CompTIA.org/certifications/security

  • How do I unlock my certificate?

    Online Classroom:
    The first step is to sign up for our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose. Once learners have attended one complete online classroom as part of the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Jose, they'll be allowed to unlock their certificate.

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

    There aren’t any prerequisites to take this certification, but we recommend that candidates take the Network+ certification before taking the Security+ SYO-501 training and certification exam

  • How long is the CompTIA Security+ Certification valid in San Jose?

    This CompTIA Security+ certification in San Jose is good for three years from the date you pass your exam

  • Does the course fee include examination fees as well?

    The CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose is inclusive of the exam fee, however, it is not the same in few locations around the world.  The CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose fee and the testing fee are two separate fees in Africa.

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

    Our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose includes the exam fee in most locations. Candidates are required to procure the exam voucher within the said timeline of three months of signing up for our CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Jose. If the fee for the test happens to increase prior to registering for the test, we ask that the difference is paid to Simplilearn.

  • How do I schedule my exam?

    Once the CompTIA Security Plus certification course in San Jose is successfully completed, students are ready for the exam. One of our sales consultant (inside sales manager) can help with exam scheduling upon completion of the CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose. Alternatively, you can contact or submit a support request to Simplilearn.

  • What is the validity of my exam voucher?

    You will have one year's time to use your exam voucher once you’ve enrolled in our in-depth CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose. You will need to purchase the voucher again if you haven’t registered for the exam within one year of enrolling in our CompTIA Security Plus certification training in San Jose.

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

    No, the cost of the exam voucher cannot be refunded once it is issued to a learner because we procure this from third party bodies. Simplilearn does not own the voucher policies or cost.

  • How frequently does the exam fee change?

    Exam prices are controlled by the certification body and can change. These changes are usually announced at the end of the calendar year. If an exam price goes up and you have not yet scheduled your exam, you will need to pay the difference to Simplilearn.

  • What are the CompTIA Security+ Exam eligibility requirements?

    While there are no prerequisites for CompTIA Security+, it is recommended that you have:

    • At least two years of experience in IT administration (with a focus on security)
    • CompTIA Network+ credential prior to taking the CompTIA Security+ Exam

  • What are the CompTIA Security+ Exam Costs?

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

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

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

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

    If you fail your first attempt at the CompTIA Security+ Exam, there is no waiting period before you can take the exam a second time. However, if you fail the second time, you must wait fourteen days from the date of the last exam to retake the exam. Once you pass the exam, you cannot re-take it without prior consent from CompTIA. Candidates are required to pay the exam fee every time they take the CompTIA Security+ Exam.

Comptia Security+ Training Reviews

  • Chetan Pai

    Chetan Pai

    Head IT at Broadcom, Bangalore

    I appreciate the quality of learning material of Simplilearn. My experience in dealing with support team has been excellent. All-in-all, I feel Simplilearn is real value for money for professional IT education. Thank you Simplilearn!

  • Gurucharan Padki

    Gurucharan Padki

    IT Projects and Services Delivery Manager at Mercator Solutions FZE, Dubai

    The course was very informative for a newbie like me. It has wide coverage.

  • Lancelot Dsouza

    Lancelot Dsouza

    General Manager- IT & Projects at Cine Grand, Mumbai

    Simplilearn justifies their name “Learning Simplified” as they provide you with the right amount of study material with ample time and focused content so that you can understand the subject and can sail through the examination confidently. Their support team is also helpful even on Sundays. Thank you Simplilearn.

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  • Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
  • Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
  • Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
  • Structured guidance ensuring learning never stops24x7 Learning support from mentors and a community of like-minded peers to resolve any conceptual doubts

Comptia Security Plus Certification FAQs

  • What is the focus of this course?

    The CompTIA Security+ certification training in San Jose 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 Jose?

    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 provide you complete refund after deducting the administration fee. To know more please go through 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 Jose?

    Achieving a CompTIA Security+ Certification in San Jose 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:

  • What is the salary of cyber security skilled professional in San Jose?

    In this ensuing pandemic, hackers have been very active. Big and small companies have faced several threats to their data security. Hence, cybersecurity is of crucial importance in organizations and professionals with Comptia security plus certification training San Jose can expect an average salary of USD 76, 623 per year.

  • What are the major companies hiring cyber security skilled professionals in San Jose?

    Cybersecurity is now the buzzword in the IT field. With San Jose being a technological hub, there are several top companies across industries that are hiring people with Comptia security plus certification training in San Jose. Companies like Apple, Patient First, Lockheed Martin, Cisco, General Motors, Intel are hiring cybersecurity professionals.

  • What are the major industries in San Jose?

    San Jose is one the large cities located in the Silicon Valley of California. There are several industries with the major ones being Manufacturing, Technical Services, Healthcare and Social Assistance and Information Management. In all these industries professionals having Comptia security plus certification training San Jose are offered lucrative jobs.

  • How to become a cyber security skilled professional in San Jose?

    If you are interested in data management and information security then opting for a Comptia security plus certification training San Jose is a wise decision for you. To become a cybersecurity expert in a top company you must have a good knowledge of information management, information technology and hacking.

  • How to find a cyber security course in San Jose?

    With cybersecurity professionals grabbing lucrative jobs, the demand for formal courses like Comptia security plus certification training San Jose are on a rise. There are several top colleges and universities in San Jose like State University of San Jose, Foothill College, Gavilan College that offer very comprehensive training on cybersecurity. 

CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Certification Training in San Jose, CA

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