• Identify, assess, and respond to security threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities
• Design and implement secure network and system architectures
• Apply encryption, PKI, and other security technologies to protect data
• Configure identity management and access control solutions
• Develop and enforce effective security policies and incident response plans
• Understand governance, risk management, and compliance framework

• Coverage of the five key domains: Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities; Architecture and Design; Implementation; Operations and Incident Response; Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Practical skills development with real-world security scenarios
• Preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam, meeting U.S. DoD 8570.01 requirements (Management Level-I and Technical Level-II)

• IT professionals with networking or administrative responsibilities
• Those seeking a career in cybersecurity or aiming to strengthen their security skills
• Individuals preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam

This 5-day course is intended for those wishing to qualify with CompTIA A+ Certification.

CompTIA A+ is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. It is about much more than PC repair.

Candidates are better prepared to troubleshoot and problem solve. Technicians understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security.

A+ supports the ability to connect users to the data they need to do their jobs regardless of the devices being used.

This course is a fast track combining the content of two training courses preparing you for the A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams:

• CompTIA A+ 220-1101 covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualisation and cloud computing and network troubleshooting.
• CompTIA A+ 220-1102 covers installing and configuring operating systems, expanded security, software troubleshooting and operational procedures.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Install and configure PC system unit components and peripheral devices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display, multimedia devices, storage devices, and internal system components.
• Explain network infrastructure concepts.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
• Implement client virtualisation.
• Support and troubleshoot laptops, mobile devices and print devices.
• Support operating systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain operating systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows.
• Configure and troubleshoot network connections.
• Manage users, workstations, and shared resources.
• Implement physical security.
• Secure workstations and data.
• Troubleshoot workstation security issues.
• Support and troubleshoot mobile operating systems and applications.
• Implement operational procedures.

Study of the course can also help to prepare for other, similar technical support qualifications and act as groundwork for more advanced training, including CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Server+, CCNA, and MCSE.

You should have successfully completed the CompTIA IT Fundamentals course or have some basic experience using a PC, Windows, and browsing the web.

Specifically, we recommend that you have the following skills and knowledge before starting this course:

• Recognise the main components of a PC as well as storage media such as USB drives and DVD.
• Start the computer and navigate the operating system desktop.
• Use Windows Explorer to create directories and subdirectories and manage files.
• Use a web browser to view websites.

Audience Profile 

CompTIA A+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as:

• Service Desk Analyst
• Help Desk Tech
• Technical Support Specialist
• Field Service Technician
• Associate Network Engineer
• Data Support Technician
• Desktop Support Administrator
• End User Computing Technician
• Help Desk Technician
• System Support Specialist

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) training course prepares you for the CASP+ certification (CAS-003), equipping you to assess, investigate, and address security threats in complex enterprise environments.

This course covers essential topics such as enterprise security, risk management, threat research, and the integration of IT and business disciplines. The course fee includes a voucher for the CAS-003 exam, which can be taken at any Pearson VUE Test Centre.

This course covers essential topics such as enterprise security, risk management, threat research, and the integration of IT and business disciplines. The course fee includes a voucher for the CAS-003 exam, which can be taken at any Pearson VUE Test Centre.

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Prepare for the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) certification exam.
• Investigate enterprise storage requirements.
• Examine risk management security policies and procedures.
• Research potential security threats and identify appropriate countermeasures.
• Evaluate security communication and collaboration methodologies.

Participants should have:

• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent experience.
• At least ten years of IT administration experience, including five years of hands-on technical security experience.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for IT professionals in cybersecurity roles who are responsible for securing complex enterprise environments and are seeking to advance their skills and career with the CASP+ certification.

This course will teach you the fundamental principles of using threat and vulnerability analysis tools plus digital forensics tools. It will prepare you to take the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ CS0-001 exam by providing 100% coverage of the objectives and content examples listed on the syllabus. Study of the course can also help to build the prerequisites to study more advanced IT security qualifications, including CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) and ISC’s CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional).

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

• Identify tools and techniques to use to perform an environmental reconnaissance of a target network or security system.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret security data from multiple log and monitoring sources.
• Use network host and web application vulnerability assessment tools and interpret the results to provide effective mitigation.
• Understand and remediate identity management, authentication, and access control issues.
• Participate in a senior role within an incident response team and use forensic tools to identify the source of an attack.
• Understand the use of frameworks, policies, and procedures and report on security architecture with recommendations for effective compensating controls.

CompTIA CySA+ certification is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as IT Security Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Security Engineer.

This course is intended for those wishing to qualify with CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ Certification (CySA+). CompTIA’s CySA+ Certification is an intermediate-level certificate for IT professionals with previous experience of working in the field of IT security.

The CompTIA Linux+ course is a job-focused Linux certification program that covers the essential skills needed by employers, including system management, configuration, troubleshooting, and security within a Linux environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience in managing Linux systems, learning about the Linux boot process, kernel modules, user management, and system maintenance. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Linux+ certification exam.

Module 1: Hardware and System Configuration

• Explain the Linux boot process and configure kernel modules.
• Manage storage, network parameters, and localisation in Linux.
• Compare cloud and virtualisation technologies.

Module 2: Systems Operation and Maintenance

• Conduct software installations, configurations, and updates.
• Manage users, groups, services, and file operations.
• Automate tasks and schedule jobs.

Module 3: Security

• Apply user permissions, access methods, and implement Linux firewalls.
• Backup, restore, and compress files.
• Configure logging and security best practices.

Module 4: Linux Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

• Analyse and optimise system properties and processes.
• Troubleshoot user, application, and hardware issues.

Module 5: Automation and Scripting

• Deploy and execute BASH scripts.
• Use Git for version control and understand orchestration concepts.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Manage, operate, configure, and maintain Linux systems and hardware.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to Linux systems, applications, and hardware.
• Implement security measures such as user permissions, firewalls, and file backups.
• Demonstrate automation and scripting skills, including BASH scripting and version control with Git.

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is recommended that participants have:

• CompTIA A+ or CompTIA Network+ certification, or
• 9 to 12 months of experience configuring, monitoring, and supporting servers running Linux.

The course is ideal for individuals aspiring to or currently working in roles such as:

• Linux administrator
• Network administrator
• Web administrator
• Technical support specialist
• Systems administrator.

This 5 day course is intended for those wishing to qualify with CompTIA Network+ Certification.

Network+ is a foundation level certification designed for IT professionals with around 1 year s experience whose job role is focused on network administration.

The CompTIA Network+ certification will certify that the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot, configure, and manage common network wireless and wired devices, establish basic network design and connectivity, understand and maintain network documentation, identify network limitations and weaknesses, and implement network security, standards, and protocols.

The candidate will have a basic understanding of emerging technologies including unified communications, mobile, cloud,
and virtualisation technologies.

Network troubleshooting methodology

• Applying the OSI model
• Exploring network typologies

Data transmission techniques

• Distinguishing analog vs. digital
• Identifying encapsulation techniques
• Contrasting access methods

Module 1: Deploying wireless networks

• Accessing and connecting to the proper SSID
• Configuring a WLAN infrastructure
• Analysing antenna patterns
• Utilising mobile devices

Module 2: Wired networks

• Deploying Ethernet networks
• Configuring DSL and DOCSIS
• Connecting tagged vs. untagged networks

Module 3: Addressing and Routing

• Deploying IPv4 and IPv6
• Expanding your network using routers
• Implementing high availability
• Analysing the network with troubleshooting tools

Module 4: Managing the infrastructure

• Connecting to the main distribution frame
• Installing rack-based equipment
• Managing the cable plant

Module 5: Cabling and wiring

• Evaluating metallic cables with test equipment
• Installing copper vs. fiber
• Identifying and applying cable types and characteristics

Module 6: Monitoring tools

• Interpreting data with protocol analyser
• Gathering data using SNMP
• Identifying causes of network bottlenecks

Module 7: Identifying common network vulnerabilities

• Comparing risk concepts
• Analysing attack vectors

Module 8: Resolving common security issues

• Identifying a denial of service attack
• Protecting wireless network traffic
• Authenticating access to your network

Module 9: Implementing hardening techniques

• Deploying ACLs in the enterprise
• Enabling port-based authentication
• Disabling unnecessary access

Module 10: Exploring repair strategies

• Defining the CompTIA troubleshooting model
• Testing the theory to determine cause
• Verifying full-system functionality

Module 11: Deploying LAN media

• Testing for common copper cable faults
• Correlating test instrument type with capability
• Cable faults vs. interface faults

Module 12: Outlining configuration management

• Mapping out a network diagram
• Documenting the network infrastructure
• Baselining network performance

Module 13: Wired standards (802.3)

• Exploring the various Ethernet standards
• Contrasting UTP vs. fiber Ethernet
• Listing EIA/TIA cable catagories

Module 14: Wireless standards (802.11)

• Contrasting WiFi versions for speed and distance
• Identifying version type compatibilities

Module 15: Defining WAN technologies

• Deploying long-distance networking
• Comparing business WAN to SOHO (Small Office Home Office) networking

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Describe the features of different network protocols and products for LANs, WANs, and wireless networks.
• Understand the functions and features of TCP/IP addressing and protocols.
• Identify threats to network resources and appropriate security countermeasures.
• Install and configure network cabling and appliances.
• Manage, monitor, and troubleshoot networks

CompTIA Network+ is aimed at IT professionals with job roles such as network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer.

The CompTIA PenTest+ course prepares you for the CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-002 certification exam, equipping you with the skills needed for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. The course covers the methodologies and concepts of penetration testing and includes a simulated pen test scenario for a fictitious company to reinforce practical skills. It is ideal for those looking to identify system vulnerabilities and implement effective remediation strategies.

Module 1: Planning and Scoping

• Planning and Scoping Compare and contrast governance, risk, and compliance concept
• Explain the importance of scoping and organisational/customer requirements
• Given a scenario, demonstrate an ethical hacking mindset by maintaining professionalism and integrity

Module 2: Information Gathering and Vulnerability Scanning

• Given a scenario, perform passive reconnaissance
• Given a scenario, perform active reconnaissance
• Given a scenario, analyse the results of a reconnaissance exercise
• Given a scenario, perform vulnerability scanning

Module 3: Attacks and Exploits

• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform network attacks
• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform wireless attacks
• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform application-based attacks
• Given a scenario, research attack vectors and perform attacks on cloud technologies
• Explain common attacks and vulnerabilities against specialised systems
• Given a scenario, perform a social engineering or physical attack
• Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques

Module 4: Reporting and Communication

• Compare and contrast important components of written reports
• Given a scenario, analyse the findings and recommend the appropriate remediation within a report
• Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process
• Explain post-report delivery activities

Module 5: Tools and Code Analysis

• Tools and Code Analysis
• Given a scenario, analyse a script or code sample for use in a penetration test
• Explain use cases of the following tools during the phases of a penetration test

• Plan and scope penetration testing engagements.
• Conduct information gathering and vulnerability scanning.
• Perform attacks and exploits to identify security weaknesses.
• Communicate findings through comprehensive reporting.
• Analyse tools and code used in penetration testing.

Who Should Attend:

This course is suitable for IT professionals aiming to develop penetration testing skills and understand system vulnerabilities. It is also ideal for individuals preparing for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam or planning to pursue advanced security certifications and career roles in cybersecurity.

To succeed in this course, participants should have:

• Intermediate knowledge of information security concepts such as identity and access management (IAM), cryptography, networking, and common security technologies.
• Practical experience securing various computing environments, from small businesses to enterprise-level systems.
• Three to four years of hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, or vulnerability management is recommended.