Course Overview Print

Designed for IT professionals entering the cybersecurity field, this course covers essential security principles and practices aligned with the CompTIA Security+ exam. Participants will learn to identify threats, secure network infrastructure, manage risk, and respond to incidents across hybrid environments.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and respond to common threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities

  • Implement secure network architectures and protocols

  • Apply identity and access management controls

  • Manage risk and conduct basic forensics

  • Support organisational security through policies and training

Key Topics:

  • Network and endpoint security fundamentals

  • Cryptography, PKI, and authentication methods

  • Security assessments and risk mitigation

  • Incident response and digital forensics

  • Governance, compliance, and security policies

 

Exam Details

This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the CompTIA Security+ certification.

CompTIA Security+ certification validates the baseline knowledge required to perform core security functions. It verifies participants’ ability to assess enterprise security posture, recommend and implement security solutions, monitor hybrid environments, and respond to incidents, while ensuring awareness of governance, risk, and compliance.

The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam covers the most in-demand cybersecurity skills related to current threats, automation, zero trust, IoT, and more.

Number of questions Maximum 90
Type of questions Multiple choice and performance-based
Exam duration 90 minutes

Please note that the certification exam is not bundled with the course and must be purchased separately.

To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.

Course Outline

 

Lesson 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts

Lesson 2: Compare Threat Types

Lesson 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions

Lesson 4: Implement Identity and Access Management

Lesson 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture

Lesson 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture

Lesson 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts

Lesson 8: Explain Vulnerability Management

Lesson 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities

Lesson 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities

Lesson 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities

Lesson 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts

Lesson 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity

Lesson 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts

Lesson 15: Explain Risk Management Processes

Lesson 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts

Target Audience and Pre-requisites

This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional having prior networking and IT administrative skills who wants to further an IT career by acquiring foundation knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use CompTIA Security+ as the foundation for more advanced security analyst courses or career roles.

Pre-requisites

  • Minimum Working Experience: Six to nine months' working experience in networking is strongly recommended.
  • Basic system administrator skills and knowledge:
    • In networking concepts
    • Familiarity with IP addressing
    • Working knowledge of multi-tier architecture
    • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts
  • Workplace Literacy and Numeracy: Level 5 (WPLN: Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading, and Numeracy at ESS level 5 or equivalent*)

 

*participants with minimum primary school education completed would have fulfilled this requirement.

SWDA Funding Requirements

  • Trainees must scan their attendance twice daily using the SingPass application.
  • Trainees must attain at least 75% attendance.
  • Trainees must pass the in-house assessment to be eligible for funding.
  • Trainee and/or sponsoring company is/are required to meet all SWDA-mandated eligibility criteria and requirements for funding.  For more information, please refer to SkillsFuture homepage.

Appeal Policy and Procedure

  • As a candidate in this course assessment, you may appeal your results if you disagree with them.
  • To do so, submit your written appeal request via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com within 3 working days from date of assessment.

Cancellation, Postponement and Refund Policy

  • Request for cancellation or postponement must be submitted in writing more than 4 weeks before the class start date to avoid any charges.
  • Written notice for cancellation or postponement received 2 to 4 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 50% of course fee.
  • Written notice for cancellation or postponement received less than 2 weeks before class start date will incur Late Cancellation Charge - 100% of course fee.
  • If payment has been made and ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd accepts the trainee's written notification to cancel or withdraw from the course, ST Engineering e-Services Pte Ltd will issue a refund, less any applicable Late Cancellation Charges.

Feedback Policy and Procedure

  • You may submit feedback via email to esv_comat_cse@stengg.com or your servicing Account Manager.
  • Any formal feedback will be handled within 10 working days from receipt with a written reply given.  An interim reply will be provided should more time be required.
*Important Note : Fees are subject to Singapore's prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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