CompTIA Security+ SY0-101 - Exam Basics

Summary:

This course provides an overview of Security+ certification and various exam preparation tips. Also included is a synopsis of the OSI reference model and some fundamental network and security concepts.

This lesson is part of our CompTIA Security+ SY0-101 online training series which contains over 24 hours of self-paced courseware. Our web-based training provides 6 months of unlimited access.

Objectives:

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Understand basic information about the exam: who, what, where, when and why
• Identify and describe the layers of the OSI reference model
• Discuss the goal and basic philosophy of information security

Outline:

• About the exam - who, what, when
• About the exam - where and why
• The OSI model and the physical layer
• The data link layer
• LAN protocols and transmission methods
• WAN technologies and protocols
• Networking equipment at the data link layer
• The network layer
• The transport layer
• The session layer
• The presentation layer
• The application layer
• The goal of information

Applicability:
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using CompTIA Security+ SY0-101.

Prerequisites: None:

Technical Requirements:

• Internet connection
• Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
• Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
• JavaScript must be enabled.

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