NDG Security+ v4
Practice network security skills: threat mitigation, access control, cryptography, and risk management. Aligned with CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives.
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About this course
Course Details
The NDG Security+ v4 labs cover network security principles and best practices. You'll practice threat mitigation, access control, identity management, cryptography, and risk management in lab environments that reinforce CompTIA Security+ exam objectives.
Security+ is a vendor-neutral certification that validates competency in network security, compliance, and risk management.
What you'll learn
01
Implement identity and access management controls including MFA and PKI
02
Configure network security devices such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and proxy servers
03
Analyze security incidents and apply incident response procedures
04
Deploy cryptographic solutions for data protection at rest and in transit
05
Manage vulnerability assessments and penetration testing methodologies
Course outline
Labs
Lab 01: Social Engineering Attacks
Lab 02: Analyzing Types of Malware and Application Attacks
Lab 03: Analyzing Types of Web Application Attacks
Lab 04: Investigating ARP Poisoning
Lab 05: Analyzing Types of Attacks and Mitigation Techniques
Lab 06: Vulnerability Checks with OpenVAS
Lab 07: Performing Active Reconnaissance
Lab 08: Identifying and Analyzing Network/Host Intrusion Detection System (NIDS/HIDS) Alerts
Lab 09: Virtualization and Group Policy Objects (GPO)
Lab 10: Javascript Obfuscation and Dead Code Injection
Lab 11: Configuring a RADIUS Server
Lab 12: Setting Up a Load Balancer
Lab 13: IoT Management
Lab 14: Cryptography Concepts
Lab 15: Implementing Common Protocols and Services for Basic Security Practices
Lab 16: Securing Data with Encryption Software
Lab 17: Configuring a Network Based Firewall
Lab 18: Wireless Networking Attack and Mitigation Techniques
Lab 19: Working with Android
Lab 20: Linux Account Management
Lab 21: PKI Management with Windows
Lab 22: Capturing Network Traffic
Lab 23: Incident Response Procedures
Lab 24: Performing Backups
Lab 25: Using Autopsy for Forensics and Lost Data Recovery
No Lab: Launch Cyber Range
What's in this course
Lab Exercises
Prerequisites
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, ports, protocols)
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Completion of CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking experience recommended
Best for
- Learners preparing for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification
- IT professionals building hands-on network security and defense skills
- System administrators responsible for securing infrastructure
- Educators delivering Security+ aligned curriculum
Certification
Please see the table below for details on how the NDG Security+ v4 labs map to the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam Objectives and the CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide, Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601).
| Lab | Title | CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Exam Objectives |
All-In-One CompTIA Security+ Sixth Edition ISBN-13: 978-1260464009 Chapters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Engineering Attack |
1.1: Compare and contrast different types of social engineering techniques 1.2: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack |
1: Social Engineering Techniques 2: Type of Attack Indicators |
| 2 | Analyze Types of Malware & Application Attacks |
1.2: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack 1.3: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with application attacks 1.6: Explain the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities |
2: Type of Attack Indicators 3: Application Attack Indicators 6: Vulnerabilities |
| 3 | Analyzing Types of Web Application Attacks | 1.3: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with application attacks | 3: Application Attack Indicators |
| 4 | Investigating ARP Poisoning | 1.4: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks | 4: Network Attack Indicators |
| 5 | Analyzing Types of Attacks and Mitigation Techniques |
1.2: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack 1.3: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with application attacks 1.4: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks 1.6: Explain the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities |
2: Type of Attack Indicators 3: Application Attack Indicators 4: Network Attack Indicators 6: Vulnerabilities |
| 6 | Vulnerability Checks with OpenVAS |
1.6: Explain the security concerns associated with various types of vulnerabilities 1.7: Summarize the techniques used in security assessments |
6: Vulnerabilities 7: Security Assessments |
| 7 | Performing Active Reconnaissance |
1.7: Summarize the techniques used in security assessments 1.8: Explain the techniques used in penetration testing 4.1: Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security |
7: Security Assessments 8: Penetration Testing 26: Tools/Assess Organizational Security |
| 8 | Identifying & Analyzing Network/Host Intrusion Detection System (NIDS/HIDS) Alerts |
1.7: Summarize the techniques used in security assessments 3.2: Given a scenario, implement host or application security solutions 3.3: Given a scenario, implement secure network designs 4.3: Given an incident, utilize appropriate data sources to support an investigation |
7: Security Assessments 18: Host and Application Security 19: Secure Network Design 28: Investigations |
| 9 | Virtualization, Group Policy Objects (GPO) |
2.2: Summarize virtualization and cloud computing concepts 2.4: Summarize authentication and authorization design concepts |
10: Virtualization and Cloud Security 12: Authentication and Authorization |
| 10 | JavaScript Obfuscation & Dead Code Injection | 2.3: Summarize secure application development, deployment, and automation concepts | 11: Secure Application Development, Deployment, and Automation Concepts |
| 11 | Configuring a RADIUS Server | 3.8: Given a scenario, implement authentication and authorization solutions | 24: Implement Authentication and Authorization |
| 12 | Setting Up a Load Balancer | 2.5: Given a scenario, implement cybersecurity resilience | 13: Cybersecurity Resilience |
| 13 | IoT Management | 2.6: Explain the security implications of embedded and specialized systems | 14: Embedded and Specialized Systems |
| 14 | Cryptography Concepts | 2.8: Summarize the basics of cryptographic concepts | 16: Cryptographic Concepts |
| 15 | Implementing Common Protocols and Services for Basic Security Practices |
3.1: Given a scenario, implement secure protocols 3.3: Given a scenario, implement secure network designs |
17: Secure Protocols 19: Secure Network Design |
| 16 | Securing Data with Encryption Software |
2.1: Explain the importance of security concepts in an enterprise environment 3.2: Given a scenario, implement host or application security solutions |
9: Enterprise Security Architecture 18: Host and Application Security |
| 17 | Configuring a Network-Based Firewall |
3.3: Given a scenario, implement secure network designs 4.4: Given an incident, apply mitigation techniques or controls to secure an environment |
19: Secure Network Design 29: Mitigation Techniques and Controls |
| 18 | Wireless Networking Attack and Mitigation Techniques | 3.4: Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings | 20: Wireless Security |
| 19 | Working with Android | 3.5: Given a scenario, implement mobile solutions | 21: Secure Mobile Solutions |
| 20 | Linux Account Management | 3.7: Given a scenario, implement identity and account management controls | 23: Identity and Account Management Controls |
| 21 | PKI Management with Windows | 3.9: Given a scenario, implement public key infrastructure | 25: Public Key Infrastructure |
| 22 | Capturing Network Traffic |
3.1: Given a scenario, implement secure protocols 4.1: Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security |
17: Secure Protocols 26: Tools/Assess Organizational Security |
| 23 | Incident Response Procedures |
1.2: Given a scenario, analyze potential indicators to determine the type of attack 4.1: Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security 4.2: Summarize the importance of policies, processes, and procedures for incident response 4.3: Given an incident, utilize appropriate data sources to support an investigation |
2: Type of Attack Indicators 26: Tools/Assess Organizational Security 27: Incident Response Policies, Processes, and Procedures 28: Investigations |
| 24 | Performing Backups | 2.5: Given a scenario, implement cybersecurity resilience | 13: Cybersecurity Resilience |
| 25 | Using Autopsy for Forensics and Lost Data Recovery |
4.1: Given a scenario, use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security 4.5: Explain the key aspects of digital forensics |
26: Tools/Assess Organizational Security 30: Digital Forensics |
The book listed below is a recommended resource to accompany the NDG Security+ v4 labs.
CompTIA Security+ All-in-One Exam Guide Sixth Edition (Exam SY0-601) 6th Edition by Wm. Arthur Conklin (Author), Greg White (Author), Dwayne Williams ISBN-13: 978-1260464009 ISBN-10: 1260464008
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Common questions
Does this course prepare me for the Security+ exam?
The course aligns with the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam objectives. You practice the exam topics in live labs — configuring firewalls, deploying PKI, and responding to incidents — instead of only reading about them.
How long do I have access?
Your purchase includes 3 months of access to the course content and labs.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The course content and lab environments run in your browser.