Course Summary

This CertPREP CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner course is a great next step for anyone working in the security field who wants to become well-versed in security architecture, security operations, security engineering and cryptography, governance, risk, and compliance. The CAS-004 certification is vendor-neutral, so the devices and technologies introduced in this course will work with multiple vendors.

The goal of this course is to provide you with all the tools you need to prepare for the CAS-004: Comp TIA Advanced Security Practitioner exam — including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam— to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

Methodology:

• Lessons
• Video learning
• MeasureUp Practice Test for CompTIA CASP (CAS-004). Practice Mode with remediation and Certification mode to simulate the test day experience.

Duration:

Approximately 4-6 Days / 40 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:

• Security practitioners with 1-2 years of experience in security architecture, security operations, security engineering and cryptography, and governance.

Prerequisites:

• 1-2 years professional experience working as a security practitioner.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1 : Security Architecture

• Skill 1: Ensuring a Secure Network Architecture
• Skill 2: Determining the Proper Infrastructure Design
• Skill 3: Securely Integrating Software Applications
• Skill 4: Securing the Enterprise Architecture by Implementing Data Security Techniques
• Skill 5: Providing the Appropriate Authentication and Authorization Controls
• Skill 6: Implementing Secure Cloud and Virtualization Solutions
• Skill 7: Supporting Security Objectives and Requirements with Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Skill 8: Managing the Impact of Emerging Technologies on Enterprise Security and Privacy

Lesson 2: Security Operations

• Skill 9: Performing Threat Management Activities
• Skill  10: Analyzing Indicators of Compromise and Formulating an Appropriate Response
• Skill 11: Performing Vulnerability Management Activities
• Skill 12: Using the Appropriate Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Methods and Tools
• Skill 13: Analyzing Vulnerabilities and Recommending Risk Mitigations
• Skill 14: Using Processes to Reduce Risk
• Skill 15: Implementing the Appropriate Incident Response
• Skill 16: Forensic Concepts
• Skill 17: Forensic Analysis Tools

Lesson 3: Security Engineering and Cryptography

• Skill 18: Applying Secure Configurations to Enterprise Mobility
• Skill  19: Configuring and Implementing Endpoint Security Controls
• Skill 20: Security Considerations Impacting Specific Sectors and Operational Technologies
• Skill 21: Cloud Technology’s Impact on Organizational Security
• Skill 22: Implementing the Appropriate PKI Solution
• Skill  23: Implementing the Appropriate Cryptographic Protocols and Algorithms
• Skill 24: Troubleshooting Issues with Cryptographic Implementations

Lesson 4: Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Skill 25: Applying Appropriate Risk Strategies
• Skill 26: Managing and Mitigating Vendor Risk
• Skill 27: The Organization Impact of Compliance Frameworks and Legal Considerations
• Skill  28: Business Community and Disaster Recovery Concepts