Governance, Risk, and Compliance for CompTIA Security + (2024)

What you’ll learn:
Compare and contrast various types of controls.
Explain the importance of applicable regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact organizational security posture.
Explain the importance of policies to organizational security
Summarize risk management processes and concepts.

Requirements:
Participants should have a basic understanding of networking concepts and familiarity with computer systems and operating systems. Prior experience in IT security or completion of foundational cybersecurity courses is recommended but not required.

Description:
Domain 5 of the CompTIA Security+ 601 certification exam, Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities, focuses on the comprehensive understanding of various threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities that pose risks to information systems and networks. This course delves deep into the identification, analysis, and mitigation of cybersecurity threats, covering a wide range of topics including malicious software, social engineering, insider threats, and more. Through interactive lectures, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and respond to cybersecurity threats effectively. Additionally, the course will explore best practices and strategies for implementing security measures to safeguard against emerging threats in today’s evolving threat landscape.Course Objectives:Compare and contrast various types of controls. Explain the importance of applicable regulations, standards, or frameworks that impact organizational security posture. Explain the importance of policies to organizational security.Summarize risk management processes and conceptsExplain privacy and sensitive data concepts in relation to security.Flash Cards: Flashcards for this course will serve as a valuable study resource for reinforcing key concepts, terminology, and definitions related to threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities covered in Domain 5 of the CompTIA Security+ 601 exam. These flashcards will help learners memorize important information and understand complex topics more effectively, facilitating exam preparation and retention of knowledge for practical application in real-world cybersecurity scenarios.

Who this course is for:
IT professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in cybersecurity.
Individuals preparing for the CompTIA Security+ 601 certification exam.
Security analysts, network administrators, and cybersecurity practitioners responsible for protecting information assets.