- Welcome to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
video training course.
Now, this course is designed to prepare you
for the SY0-701 version of the Security+ exam.
Now, CompTIA is an internationally recognized
vendor neutral certification,
and obtaining your Security+ certification
will launch your cybersecurity career.
Now, when you earn your Security+ certification,
you'll join a cadre
of cybersecurity practitioners who are making a difference.
Your Security+ designation announces to the world
that you have the knowledge and the skills necessary
to identify and address security threats, attacks,
and vulnerabilities and that you're dedicated
to protecting your company, your country,
and your community.
I am so delighted to have this opportunity to join you
on your Security+ certification journey.
Now, we're gonna be spending a lot of time together,
so please allow me to introduce myself.
My name is Sari Greene,
and I'm a cybersecurity practitioner,
entrepreneur, author and educator.
Now, I've spent much of my career
in the information technology and cybersecurity sector,
along the way earning multiple Microsoft and ISACA
and ISC2 and CompTIA certifications,
including Security+, CISSP, ISSMP,
CISA, CISM and CRISC.
Now I'm the author
of Security Programs and Policies: Principles and Practices,
as well as the author and instructor
of Pearson's SY0-501 and SY0-601 CompTIA Security+,
the CISSP, the CISA and CISM video courses.
I am a huge believer in the value of certification
and continuing education.
So let's talk about this course.
The goal of this course is to prepare you
to pass the examination,
attain your Security+ certification,
but most importantly, to succeed in the workplace.
You know, the best practitioners understand
not just how to accomplish a task, but also why.
So we're gonna focus, as much as possible,
on practical application.
This course maps to the CompTIA Security+ certification
exam objectives for the SY0-701 exam.
Now, the 701 exam has been updated to reflect current
and emerging cybersecurity trends and techniques.
So if you haven't already, I strongly, strongly recommend
that you visit the CompTIA website, www.comptia.org,
and download the certification exam objectives document,
which details the objectives, the topics,
and a list of acronyms
that you can expect to encounter in the exam.
Now, the exam objectives are organized into five domains.
The five domains are,
one, general security concepts.
Two, threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations.
Three, security architecture.
Four, security operations
and five, security program management and oversight.
This course is organized by module, lesson and sub-lesson,
and except for module six,
each module corresponds to a Security+ domain.
Lessons correspond to objectives
and sub-lessons to specific topics.
Now, at the beginning of every lesson,
I'll be sure to let you know
which objective we're mapping to.
Now, you may notice that some topics appear
in multiple lessons.
Be assured, that's by design.
Now, at the end of every sub-lesson,
you'll find a 3-second challenge,
a security-in-action case study,
and a word cloud that displays key concepts and terminology.
You'll wanna pause on the word cloud
and assess your understanding
of the topics and concepts before moving on.
Now, at the end of every lesson,
you'll find a deep dive quiz
to help you assess your knowledge and progress.
And at the end of every module,
you'll find closer look labs.
Now, in the last module, Module 6,
we'll focus on the exam structure and options,
test taking strategies
and how to maintain your hard-earned certification.
So before we start,
I'd like to share some study strategies with you.
We're gonna be covering a vast number of topics
and at some point it may begin to feel really overwhelming.
If that happens, I want you to stop and take a break,
and then when you're ready, come back.
You'll find you'll be most successful
if you study at a pace that is comfortable for you.
Second, I want you to pay close attention
to how the exam objectives are worded
as it provides guidance and clues
as how to study and what to expect on your exam.
For example, an objective might direct you to explain
or to summarize or to compare and contrast,
or given a scenario, implement, apply, or analyze.
These are valuable clues.
Now, third, if you haven't already, schedule your exam.
Do this even if you're at the beginning
of your certification journey.
Scheduling your exam solidifies your commitment,
and then let everybody know,
your boss, your colleagues, your family.
Give them the opportunity to support you
and create a study plan that works for you
and put it in your calendar.
Now, when I'm studying for a certification,
I put a printed copy of my calendar on the refrigerator,
because sharing my calendar helps to keep me accountable.
And I want you to go purchase some 3x5 or 4x6 index cards.
And then as you're going through this course,
make your own flashcards.
I find there's as much value in actually making the cards
as I do using them later for review.
And then I want you to adopt the zen of studying.
Remind yourself that you can do this.
Approach the material
with a really positive can-do attitude.
Don't think of preparing for the exam as a chore.
Instead, envision it as an opportunity
to validate your knowledge and to advance your career.
And lastly, do what I do.
Promise yourself a wonderful indulgence
at the completion of this journey.
For me, well, I always promise myself
a totally guilt-free hot fudge sundae.
I really want you to obtain your Security+ certification,
so please don't hesitate to reach out
if you have any questions about this course
or certification preparation.
You can reach me at sari@sarigreenegroup.com.
You can follow me on Twitter @sari_greene
and let's build community on LinkedIn.
Send me an invite so we can connect.
All right, are you ready to begin?
Well, let's dive right in to Lesson 1.
I'll see you there.