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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this course about? This comprehensive course prepares individuals to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. Interactive demonstrations and numerous practice quizzes reinforce the concepts and provide the framework for a personalized study plan for exam success.Who will benefit from this course?This course is beneficial to those who wish to obtain the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam, including security professionals, government and military personnel, and civilian contractors who must fulfill the Department of Defense 8570.1 Directive. Security personnel and managers with previous technical skills or background who are looking to enhance their careers through certification, will also benefit greatly.What background do I need?There are no specialized security requirements. However, a fundamental knowledge of networking and a background in information assurance issues are assumed.What is the DoD 8570.1 Directive?In 2004, the United States Department of Defense established the 8570.1 Directive that requires all DoD Information Assurance personnel to meet training and certification objectives. It identified two career tracks (Management and Technical), dividing each into three distinct levels.Passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam meets the requirements for Management Level-I and Technical Level-II. Other civilian government groups at the state, county and municipal levels have followed the federal government's lead by also establishing these requirements.
How does Learning Tree prepare you to meet the DoD 8570.1 requirements? This course prepares exam candidates in three ways: Detailed lectures cover the testing objectives as set forth by CompTIA
Demonstrations are performed to illustrate selected security concepts that are best learned visually
Practice exam drills are held throughout the course to reinforce knowledge and assess readiness
Learning Tree also offers the following courses that help meet the DoD requirements:For more information on these courses, please see the individual Course Q&As. Does this course offer practice exams?Yes. Question drills are held throughout the course, totaling more than 200 example questions and scenarios. Your score is given immediately and is followed by a detailed review. Along with the in-class practice exams, a third-party electronic exam is provided to all attendees to take home, along with CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, which contains additional references and questions. More than 700 sample exam questions are available to attendees.Is this course approved by CompTIA? Yes, this course has been reviewed and approved as CompTIA Authorized Quality Curriculum (CAQC). This means that the content of this course meets high quality standards and aligns with the CompTIA exam topics. Learning Tree is a CompTIA Authorized Training Provider Partner.Does this course include exam vouchers or other test preparation materials?Yes. This course includes a CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam voucher and Transcender prep materials to help you prepare for the Security+ Certification exam.How much time is spent on each topic?| Content | Hours | | Introduction to the CompTIA Security+ exam | 1.5 | | Compliance and operational security | 4.0 | | Threats and vulnerabilities | 6.0 | | Application, data and host security | 4.0 | | Network security | 4.0 | | Access controls | 3.5 | | Fundamentals of cryptography | 4.0 | | Final review | 2.0 |
Times, including the workshops, are estimates; exact times may vary according to the needs of each class.What kind of workshops/demonstrations are in this course?This course is designed to be an interactive experience, and 25 percent of the course time is spent on workshops. The majority of class workshops involve test question drills. Computer-based demonstrations are performed by the instructor, interactively and with student input. Lastly, subject matter is reinforced by the use of workshops aimed at reinforcing lecture material and identifying likely test questions.Does Learning Tree offer the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam at the end of this course?No. However, an exam voucher is provided to all attendees and included in the cost of the course. You may schedule to take the exam at any time after the last day of class. How much post-course study is involved in passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam? While much of this depends upon the background of the individual, certification candidates are encouraged to take the exam soon after the class. It would be helpful to review the class information and additional practice exams prior to taking the CompTIA exam.How long is the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam, and how many questions does it include?Those taking the exam are given 90 minutes to complete 100 multiple-choice test items. The test comprises the following domains:Systems security
Network infrastructure
Access control
Assessments & audits
Cryptography
Organizational security Each domain is covered in detail in this course.How does this course relate to other Learning Tree courses?The following courses may also be of interest: |
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CompTIA Security+ exam voucher enables you to take the exam at any Pearson VUE Test Center location.
Access to Transcender test preparation materials.
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US Dates | | Jun 4 - 8 | Alexandria, VA enrol | | Jun 18 - 22 | Reston, VA enrol | | Jul 16 - 20 | Chicago (Schaumburg) enrol | | Jul 23 - 27 | Alexandria, VA enrol | | Jul 30 - Aug 3 | Reston, VA enrol | | Aug 6 - 10 | Annapolis, MD enrol | | Sep 10 - 14 | Reston, VA enrol | | Sep 17 - 21 | Rockville, MD enrol | | Sep 24 - 28 | Boston enrol | | Oct 15 - 19 | Alexandria, VA enrol | | Oct 29 - Nov 2 | Reston, VA enrol | | Dec 10 - 14 | Rockville, MD enrol | | Dec 17 - 21 | Annapolis, MD enrol | | Jan 7 - 11 | Reston, VA enrol | | Jan 14 - 18 | Alexandria, VA enrol |
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