COMP-209
CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp
Description
CompTIA Security+ is the premier global certification that establishes the essential skills required for core security functions and a career in IT security. It showcases professionals’ capabilities in securing networks, applications, and devices, ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and availability through a focus on practical, hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges. This five-day bootcamp prepares students for this essential certification.
U.S. DoDM 8140.03 APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and recommend/implement appropriate security solutions.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology.
- Operate with an awareness of applicable regulations and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance.
- Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents.
Key Takeaways
- Core foundation of baseline essential skills, paving the way for a fulfilling career in cybersecurity
- Ability to effectively problem solve in real-life situations and demonstrate your expertise to potential employers immediately
- Understand and use the most recent advancements in cybersecurity technology, terms, techniques, and tools
- Latest trends such as automation, zero trust, risk analysis, operational technology, and IoT
Who Is This For
Early career cybersecurity professionals.
Certificate of Completion
- Certificate of Completion issued after successful completion of all chapters, hands-on exercises, and course evaluation.
- Certificate is downloadable from the Ghost Team Academy Education Portal.
Training Outline
Day 1 – Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Threat Landscape
Morning:
- Course orientation and exam overview
- Introduction to Security+ domains and objectives
- Core security concepts: CIA Triad, defense-in-depth, risk vs. vulnerability
- Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities
Afternoon:
- Threat actors and attack types
- Social engineering, phishing, and insider threats
- Malware types and indicators of compromise (IoCs)
- Hands-on Lab: Analyzing phishing attempts and malicious payloads
End of Day Review:
- Domain 1 review quiz and key takeaways
Day 2 – Threats, Vulnerabilities, & Mitigations
Morning:
- Network attacks: DoS/DDoS, MITM, replay, and spoofing
- Application attacks: SQL injection, XSS, and privilege escalation
- Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing basics
Afternoon:
- Secure network design and segmentation
- Secure protocols and port management
- Lab: Using Wireshark and Nmap to identify network vulnerabilities
End of Day Review:
- Domain 2 knowledge check and practice questions
Day 3 – Security Architecture & Technologies
Morning:
- Secure configurations and hardening
- Endpoint and mobile security controls
- Virtualization and cloud security fundamentals
Afternoon:
- Cryptography concepts: encryption, hashing, and PKI
- Certificates and key management
- Lab: Encrypting data and managing digital certificates
End of Day Review:
- Domain 3 review quiz and scenario-based questions
Day 4 – Security Operations & Incident Response
Morning:
- Monitoring and detection: SIEM, IDS/IPS, and log analysis
- Incident response process and forensics fundamentals
- Lab: Simulating an incident response scenario
Afternoon:
- Security automation and orchestration (SOAR)
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Backup and restoration best practices
End of Day Review:
- Domain 4 practice exam segment and instructor debrief
Day 5 – Security Program Management & Exam Prep
Morning:
- Risk management concepts and frameworks
- Governance, compliance, and regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
- Security policies, training, and awareness programs
- Third-party risk and supply chain management
Afternoon:
- Full practice exam (timed simulation)
- Review of challenging questions and exam strategies
- Personalized readiness assessment
- Course wrap-up and certification roadmap
End of Day:
- Final Q&A, review, and next steps for scheduling the CompTIA Security+ exam
