Comptia Security+ Sy0-701: General Security Concepts-Vol 1

Vol 1: Mastering Core Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Concepts

What you'll learn

Compare and Contrast various types of security concerns

Summarize fundamental security concepts

Explain the importance of change mangement processes and the impact to IT security

Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographics solutions

understanding of different security threats, such as viruses, worms, trojans, phishing, ransomware, and insider threats.

key security concepts including confidentiality, integrity, availability (the CIA triad), authentication, authorization, and accountability

a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state

isks associated with poorly managed changes and how proper change management processes can mitigate these risks.

delve into the world of cryptography, teaching students about encryption, decryption, cryptographic algorithms, and key management.

the critical role of cryptography in securing data in transit and at rest, and how to apply cryptographic solutions appropriately in different scenarios.

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Computer Networks

amiliarity with fundamental networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and routing, will be beneficial.

A basic understanding of how operating systems (like Windows, Linux, and macOS) function

Familiarity with command line interfaces.

An understanding of basic cybersecurity concepts, such as encryption, authentication, and the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), will be advantageous.

A keen interest in cybersecurity, a willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential.

Since this course may involve practical exercises and demonstrations, a computer with reliable internet access is necessary.

An awareness of the legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity

Description

This course is the Module 1 - General Security Concepts from CompTIA Security+ 701 . Here is the course outline.Key Learning Areas:Security Controls:Categories: Delve into Technical, Managerial, Operational, and Physical security controls.Types: Explore Preventive, Deterrent, Detective, Corrective, Compensating, Directive controls, each essential for a well-rounded security strategy.Fundamental Security Concepts:CIA Triad: Deep dive into Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability - pillars of information security.Non-repudiation: Ensuring data integrity and authenticity.AAA Framework: Comprehensive coverage of Authentication, Authorization, Accounting - cornerstones of access control.Techniques for authenticating people and systems.In-depth look at authorization models.Zero Trust Model: Modern approach to security in a perimeter-less world.Emphasis on adaptive identity and policy-driven access control.Strategies for threat scope reduction.Physical Security Measures:Understanding the significance of physical barriers, access controls, and surveillance in cybersecurity.Change Management in Security:Business Processes: Analyzing the impact of security operations, from stakeholder involvement to backout plans.Technical Implications: Navigating challenges of allow/deny lists, managing downtime, and understanding legacy system vulnerabilities.Documentation: Critical role of accurate documentation, policy updates, and the importance of version control in security.Cryptographic Solutions:Public Key Infrastructure (PKI): Foundations of public and private keys, and the concept of key escrow.Encryption:Various levels of encryption: Full-disk, Partition, File, Volume, Database, Record.Insights into transport/communication encryption, and the distinction between asymmetric and symmetric encryption methods.Tools: Introduction to Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Hardware Security Module (HSM), and Key Management Systems.Additional Concepts: Exploring Steganography, Tokenization, Data Masking, Hashing, Salting, Digital Signatures, Key Stretching.Course Benefits:Builds a solid foundation in cybersecurity essentials, vital for securing digital assets.Prepares participants comprehensively for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam.Enhances understanding of current security risks, vulnerabilities, and effective mitigation strategies.Equips learners with practical knowledge and skills, applicable across various IT and cybersecurity roles.Facilitates a deeper comprehension of the evolving cybersecurity landscape, preparing participants for future challenges and innovations.

Overview

Section 1: Comptia Security+ 701 Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Cyber Security 2024 Forecast

Lecture 2 Course & Author Introduction

Section 2: Compare and contrast various types of security controls

Lecture 3 Chapter Introduction

Lecture 4 Technical Controls

Lecture 5 Managerial controls

Lecture 6 Operations Controls

Lecture 7 Physical Controls

Lecture 8 Control Types Introduction

Lecture 9 Preventive Control types

Lecture 10 Deterrent Controls

Lecture 11 Detective Controls

Lecture 12 What are organizations doing to implement Detective controls.

Lecture 13 Corrective control

Lecture 14 Compensating Control

Lecture 15 Directive Controls

Section 3: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

Lecture 16 CIA triad Introduction

Lecture 17 Confidentiality

Lecture 18 Integrity

Lecture 19 Availability

Lecture 20 Non-Repudiation

Lecture 21 AAA

Lecture 22 Gap Analysis in Cyber Security

Lecture 23 Zero Trust - Control Plane

Lecture 24 Zero Trust - Data Plane

Lecture 25 Physical Security

Lecture 26 Physical Controls - Sensors

Lecture 27 Deception and Disruption Technologies

Section 4: Various types of Change Management Processes amd their impact on Cyber Security

Lecture 28 Chapter Introduction

Lecture 29 Approval Process

Lecture 30 Ownership

Lecture 31 Stakeholders

Lecture 32 Impact Analysis

Lecture 33 Test Results

Lecture 34 Backout Plans

Lecture 35 Maintenance Window

Lecture 36 Standard Operating Procedures

Lecture 37 Technical Implications

Lecture 38 Documentation

Lecture 39 Version Control

Section 5: The importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions

Lecture 40 Chapter Introduction

Lecture 41 Chocolate Cake Recipe - PKI Example 1

Lecture 42 The digital treasure - PKI Example 2

Lecture 43 Browser to Webserver- E2E Encryption

Lecture 44 PKI

Lecture 45 Encryption - What will we learn

Lecture 46 Encryption Levels

Lecture 47 Transport Encryption

Lecture 48 Symmetric Encryption

Lecture 49 Asymmetric Encryption

Lecture 50 Key exchange - Part 1

Lecture 51 Key Exchange Algorithms - Part 2

Lecture 52 Encryption Key Lengths

Lecture 53 Encryption and PKI Tools Introduction

Lecture 54 TPM

Lecture 55 HSM

Lecture 56 KMS

Lecture 57 Secure Enclaves

Lecture 58 Obfuscation

Lecture 59 Steganography

Lecture 60 Tokenization

Lecture 61 Data Masking

Lecture 62 Data Masking Types

Lecture 63 Masking Techniques

Lecture 64 Hashing Introduction - What are Hash Functions.

Lecture 65 Real word usage of Hash Functions

Lecture 66 Journey of Hashing Algorithm

Lecture 67 Strengths & Weaknesses of Hashing Algorithms

Lecture 68 Using Right Hashing Algorithms

Lecture 69 Hashing Vulnerabilities and Historical Exploits

Lecture 70 Salting

Lecture 71 Salting Under the hood

Lecture 72 Definition and basic concept & History of digital signatures.

Lecture 73 The importance of digital signatures in modern communication

Lecture 74 The cryptographic principles behind digital signatures

Lecture 75 The process of creating and verifying a digital signature

Lecture 76 How digital signatures ensure the integrity and non-repudiation of data

Lecture 77 Common algorithms used for digital signatures,

Lecture 78 Digital signature standards

Lecture 79 Advanced cryptographic concepts related to digital signatures

Lecture 80 Key stretching

Lecture 81 Contributors in the field of Key stretching

Lecture 82 Blockchain - Introduction

Lecture 83 Blockchain as a decentralized digital ledger

Lecture 84 Adoption of block chain

Lecture 85 The Dawn of Internet Security and the Rise of Digital Certificates

Lecture 86 A brief history of cryptographic methods

Lecture 87 The introduction of SSL by Netscape

Lecture 88 How SSL became the standard for securing internet communications

Lecture 89 Why SSL evolved into TLS

Lecture 90 Poodle Attack

Lecture 91 Key improvements and differences between SSL and TLS protocols

Lecture 92 Versions of TLS and their Enhancements

Lecture 93 Certificate Authorities and their history

Lecture 94 Understanding Types of CAs - Public vs. Private

Lecture 95 Hierarchical Trust Model - Example

Lecture 96 Hierarchical Trust Model - Overview and Best Practices

Lecture 97 What is a Root CA ?

Lecture 98 The Need for Intermediate Certificate Authorities

Lecture 99 What are CRL's

Lecture 100 The need for OCSP's

Lecture 101 How does the browser identify the OCSP Server ?

Lecture 102 What are Self Signed Certificates ?

Lecture 103 What are Third party Certificates ?

Lecture 104 What is a CSR? What are its Key Components ?

Lecture 105 Wild Card Certificates

Lecture 106 Buying a domain - Lab

Lecture 107 Building a Linux VM

Lecture 108 Mapping A record in DNS

Lecture 109 Configuring the webserver with LetsEncrypt certificate

Lecture 110 Verifying the LetsEncrypt Certificate chain of Trust

Lecture 111 Certbot Supporting and helpful commands

Lecture 112 It's LAB Time - What next - Step by Step - Verifying SELF SIGNED KEYS

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