Overview

In this IT course you will learn a thorough understanding of the information security risks and mitigation strategies critical to data security in the Cloud. This CompTIA IT course will teach you strategies for protecting data at rest and data in motion as well as strategies for safe-guarding data, classifying data, ensuring privacy, assuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and working with authorities during legal investigations. In this IT course you will learn a thorough understanding of the information security risks and mitigation strategies critical to data security in the Cloud. This CompTIA IT course will teach you strategies for protecting data at rest and data in motion as well as strategies for safe-guarding data, classifying data, ensuring privacy, assuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and working with authorities during legal investigations. This online training program for CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 will teach you a foundational understanding of computer and network security. Our online course will equip you with the knowledge necessary to craft a comprehensive threat analysis and more importantly secure your network from cybersecurity attacks. In addition, you’ll uncover how create secure network designs of devices, media outlets, penetration testing, and networks. Our online course covers all objectives needed to pass your CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 exam and acquire your certification. Are you an early-career IT professionals or mid – level IT looking to advance your career and gain greater recognition? The CompTIA CNSP certification is the perfect choice for you! Designed specifically with 2-5 years of experience in mind, the Certification Path includes all learning materials that will help prepare you to pass each exam: Security+, PenTest+ & Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) – allowing you to reach cybersecurity mastery. In this IT course you will learn hands-on penetration testing and hacking skills including, client engagement and documentation, passive and active reconnaissance, Windows, Linux, and mobile device system hacking, physical security testing and social engineering, wired and wireless network hacking and exploitation, network service hacking and exploitation, application and web app hacking and exploitation and so much more. In this CompTIA Linux course you will learn how to perform maintenance with the command line, Linux Installation and Package Management, configure a workstation and be able to configure a basic network. This is a junior level Linux Administrator course.

Your Training Instructors

Brian O’Hair

IT Training Professor

Professor Brian O’Hare has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. He started off in web design as a Corporate Webmaster but wanted to understand how the internet worked. While working towards his bachelor’s in computer science, he studied and got his MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and his MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer). Once certified he paid for his degree working as a Network Engineer and then a Trainer for others wanting to learn about Microsoft’s Desktop and Server products.

Dawn Briggs

IT Professional and Trainer

Dawn Briggs is an information technology professional with more than 20 years of experience in directing IT departments, leading technical implementations, managing personnel, ensuring the security of information, and establishing high customer service standards. Although she has a broad range of experience across the IT industry that includes everything from pc repair to database management, her career has primarily focused on training technical personnel to plan, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure and web-based technologies. Dawn has been instructing students in IT courses, and mentoring students in skills that allow them to obtain jobs in information technology career fields, for over seven years.

  • 29 Traning Hours
  • 166 Videos
  • 35 Topics
  • 246 Practice Questions

About CompTIA Stackable Certifications

If you have multiple CompTIA certifications, demonstrate your knowledge and experience in IT with Stackable Certifications! By validating the skills of various IT roles as well as showing a greater level of mastery, these stackables open up more career opportunities for professionals like yourself. Showcase that you’re ready to take on new challenges and be armed with the training necessary – it’s easy to do when following one the two CompTIA Career Pathways.

Within each pathway, CompTIA Stackable Certifications are categorized by experience level:

  • Specialist: IT professionals just starting out, with no more than two years of experience.
  • Professional: Experienced IT professionals with 2-5 years of expertise under their belt.
  • Expert: Skilled IT professionals with five or more years of expertise.

Completing this path and passing the two exams means you end of with two CompTIA certifications and are a designated a CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP). The two courses contained in this path are:

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Cloud+

About The Exams for CompTIA CSCP

For the CompTIA Security+ certification, you must pass the following exam.

CompTIA Security+ exam tests a candidate’s ability to detect and resolve security risks in an enterprise system, as well as recommend the most dependable solutions. This includes application attacks defense, secure hybrid systems monitoring, mobile device protection, Internet of Things safety measures and other relevant areas. Furthermore comprehension of applicable laws and regulations, cloud security principles, risk analysis practices along with compliance and response techniques for different incidents are all considered important components of this examination.

The CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certification Training offers a comprehensive approach to the CLO-002 exam objectives, providing IT professionals and business analysts with the expertise and tools necessary to make informed cloud decisions. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of all topics required for passing your certification test – making sure that you are well-equipped with the knowledge needed to pass!

Frequently Asked Questions About CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP)

What will I learn in the CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP) course?

This course will give you a thorough understanding of the information security risks and mitigation strategies that are crucial for data security in the cloud. The course covers strategies for protecting data at rest and in motion, safeguarding data, classifying data, ensuring privacy, assuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and working with authorities during legal investigations.

What is the duration of the CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP) course?

The course consists of 29 training hours, 166 videos, and 35 topics. It also includes 246 practice questions to help you prepare for the exams​.

Who is the target audience for the CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP) course?

The CompTIA CSCP course is designed for IT professionals with 2 to 5 years of experience. It’s a part of the CompTIA Stackable Certifications, meaning it can be paired with other CompTIA certifications to demonstrate a wider range of knowledge and experience in IT​.

What is the format of this course?

The CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP) course is delivered online and is available on-demand. You can access it along with over 2,500 hours of other on-demand content through the All Access Monthly Subscription​.

What are CompTIA Stackable Certifications?

CompTIA Stackable Certifications are a way to validate your knowledge and experience in various IT areas. If you have multiple CompTIA certifications, you can demonstrate your knowledge and experience in IT with Stackable Certifications. It’s a way to show that you’ve developed in-depth expertise and have a broad range of skills.

What are the prerequisites for the CompTIA Secure Cloud Professional (CSCP) course?

The course is designed for IT professionals with 2 to 5 years of experience. The TOIT Certification Path for the CompTIA CSCP certification includes the learning materials to study for and pass the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Cloud+ exams. So having knowledge in these areas would be beneficial​.

CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 (2022) Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction to Security

  •    1.1 Introduction to Security
Module 2 – Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

  •    2.1 Malware and Social Engineering Attacks
Module 3 – Basic Cryptography

  •    3.1 Basic Cryptography
Module 4 – Advanced Cryptography and PKI

  •    4.1 Advanced Cryptography and PKI
Module 5 – Networking and Server Attacks

  •    5.1 Networking and Server Attacks
Module 6 – Network Security Devices, Designs and Technology

  •    6.1 Network Security Devices, Designs and Technology
Module 7 – Administering a Secure Network

  •    7.1 Administering a Secure Network
Module 8 – Wireless Network Security

  •    8.1 Wireless Network Security
Module 9 – Client and Application Security

  •    9.1 Client and Application Security
Module 10 – Mobile and Embedded Device Security

  •    10.1 Mobile and Embedded Device Security
Module 11 – Authentication and Account Management

  •    11.1 Authentication and Account Management
Module 12 – Access Management

  •    12.1 Access Management
Module 13 – Vulnerability Assessment and Data Security

  •    13.1 Vulnerability Assessment and Data Security
Module 14 – Business Continuity

  •    14.1 Business Continuity
Module 15 – Risk Mitigation

  •    15.1 Risk Mitigation
Module 16 – Security Plus Summary and Review

  •    16.1 – Security Plus Summary and Review
Module 17 – Hands-On Training

  •    17.1 Hands-On Scanning Part 1

  •    17.2 Hands-On Scanning Part 2

  •    17.3 Hands-On Advanced Scanning

  •    17.4 Hands-On MetaSploit

  •    17.5 Hands-On BurpSuite

  •    17.6 Hands-On Exploitation Tools Part 1

  •    17.7 Hands-On Exploitation Tools Part 2

  •    17.8 Hands-On Invisibility Tools

  •    17.9 Hands-On Connect to Tor

CompTIA Cloud+ (CVO-002) Course Outline

Module 1: Preparing to Deploy Cloud Solutions

  •    Course Introduction

  •    Instructor Intro

  •    Describe Interaction of Cloud Components and Services

  •    Activity Scenario Introduction

  •    Describe Interaction of Cloud Components and Services Activity

  •    Describe Interaction of Non-cloud Components and Services

  •    Describe Interaction of Non-cloud Components and Services Activity

  •    Evaluate Existing Components and Services for Cloud Deployment

  •    Evaluate Existing Components and Services for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Evaluate Automation and Orchestration Options

  •    Evaluate Automation and Orchestration Options Activity

  •    Prepare for Cloud Deployment

  •    Prepare for Cloud Deployment Activity
Module 2: Deploying a Pilot Project

  •    Manage Change in a Pilot Project

  •    Manage Change in a Pilot Project Activity

  •    Execute Cloud Deployment Workflow

  •    Execute Cloud Deployment Workflow Activity

  •    Complete Post-Deployment Configuration

  •    Complete Post-Deployment Configuration Activity
Module 3: Testing Pilot Project Deployments

  •    Identify Cloud Service Components for Testing

  •    Identify Cloud Service Components for Testing Activity

  •    Test for High Availability and Accessibility

  •    Test for High Availability and Accessibility Activity

  •    Perform Deployment Load Testing

  •    Perform Deployment Load Testing Activity

  •    Analyze Test Results

  •    Analyze Test Results Activity
Module 4: Designing a Secure and Compliant Cloud Infrastructure

  •    Design Cloud Infrastructure for Security

  •    Design Cloud Infrastructure for Security Activity

  •    Determine Organizational Compliance Needs

  •    Determine Organizational Compliance Needs Activity
Module 5: Designing and Implementing a Secure Cloud Environment

  •    Design Virtual Network for Cloud Deployment

  •    Design Virtual Network for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Determine Network Access Requirements

  •    Determine Network Access Requirements Activity

  •    Secure Networks for Cloud Interaction

  •    Secure Networks for Cloud Interaction Activity

  •    Manage Cloud Component Security

  •    Implement Security Technologies

  •    Implement Security Technologies Activity
Module 6: Planning Identity and Access Management for Cloud Deployments

  •    Determine Identity Management and Authentication Technologies

  •    Determine Identity Management and Authentication Technologies Activity

  •    Plan Account Management Policies for the Network and Systems

  •    Plan Account Management Policies for the Network and Systems Activity

  •    Control Access to Cloud Objects

  •    Control Access to Cloud Objects Activity

  •    Provision Accounts

  •    Provision Accounts Activity
Module 7: Determing CPU and Memory Sizing for Cloud Deployments

  •    Determine CPU Size for Cloud Deployment

  •    Determine CPU Size for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Determine Memory Size for Cloud Deployment
Module 8: Determing Storage Requirements for Cloud Deployments

  •    Determine Storage Technology Requirements

  •    Determine Storage Technology Requirements Activity

  •    Select Storage Options for Deployment

  •    Select Storage Options for Deployment Activity

  •    Determine Storage Access and Provisioning Requirements

  •    Determine Storage Access and Provisioning Requirements Activity

  •    Determine Storage Security Options

  •    Determine Storage Security Options Activity
Module 9: Analyzing Workload Characteristics to Ensure Successful Migration

  •    Determine the Type of Cloud Deployment to Perform

  •    Determine the Type of Cloud Deployment to Perform Activity

  •    Manage Virtual Machine and Container Migration

  •    Manage Virtual Machine and Container Migration Activity

  •    Manage Network, Storage, and Data Migration

  •    Manage Network, Storage, and Data Migration Activity
Module 10: Maintaining Cloud Systems

  •    Patch Cloud Systems

  •    Patch Cloud Systems Activity

  •    Design and Implement Automation and Orchestration for Maintenance

  •    Design and Implement Automation and Orchestration for Maintenance Activity
Module 11: Implementing Backup, Restore, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity Measures

  •    Back Up and Restore Cloud Data

  •    Back Up and Restore Cloud Data Activity

  •    Implement Disaster Recovery Plans

  •    Implement Disaster Recovery Plans Activity

  •    Implement Business Continuity Plans

  •    Implement Business Continuity Plans Activity
Module 12: Analyzing Cloud Systems for Performance

  •    Monitor Cloud Systems to Measure Performance

  •    Monitor Cloud Systems to Measure Performance Activity

  •    Optimize Cloud Systems to Meet Performance Criteria

  •    Optimize Cloud Systems to Meet Performance Criteria Activity
Module 13: Analyzing Cloud Systems for Anomalies and Growth Forecasting

  •    Monitor for Anomalies and Resource Needs

  •    Monitor for Anomalies and Resource Needs Activity

  •    Plan for Capacity

  •    Plan for Capacity Activity

  •    Create Reports on Cloud System Metrics

  •    Create Reports on Cloud System Metrics Activity
Module 14: Troubleshooting Deployment, Capacity, Automation, and Orchestration Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Deployment Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Deployment Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Capacity Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Capacity Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Automation and Orchestration Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Automation and Orchestration Issues Activity
Module 15: Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

  •    Identify Connectivity Issues

  •    Identify Connectivity Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues Activity
Module 16: Troubleshooting Security Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Identity and Access Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Identity and Access Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Attacks

  •    Troubleshoot Attacks Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Other Security Issues

  •    Troubleshoot Other Security Issues Activity
Module 17: Exam Information, Review, and Summary

  •    Exam Information

  •    Course Review
Module 18: Activities

  •    Activity Scenario Introduction

  •    Describe Interaction of Cloud Components and Services Activity

  •    Describe Interaction of Non-cloud Components and Services Activity

  •    Evaluate Existing Components and Services for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Evaluate Automation and Orchestration Options Activity

  •    Prepare for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Manage Change in a Pilot Project Activity

  •    Execute Cloud Deployment Workflow Activity

  •    Complete Post-Deployment Configuration Activity

  •    Identify Cloud Service Components for Testing Activity

  •    Test for High Availability and Accessibility Activity

  •    Perform Deployment Load Testing Activity

  •    Analyze Test Results Activity

  •    Design Cloud Infrastructure for Security Activity

  •    Determine Organizational Compliance Needs Activity

  •    Design Virtual Network for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Determine Network Access Requirements Activity

  •    Secure Networks for Cloud Interaction Activity

  •    Implement Security Technologies Activity

  •    Determine Identity Management and Authentication Technologies Activity

  •    Plan Account Management Policies for the Network and Systems Activity

  •    Control Access to Cloud Objects Activity

  •    Provision Accounts Activity

  •    Determine CPU Size for Cloud Deployment Activity

  •    Determine Storage Technology Requirements Activity

  •    Select Storage Options for Deployment Activity

  •    Determine Storage Access and Provisioning Requirements Activity

  •    Determine Storage Security Options Activity

  •    Determine the Type of Cloud Deployment to Perform Activity

  •    Manage Virtual Machine and Container Migration Activity

  •    Manage Network, Storage, and Data Migration Activity

  •    Patch Cloud Systems Activity

  •    Design and Implement Automation and Orchestration for Maintenance Activity

  •    Back Up and Restore Cloud Data Activity

  •    Implement Disaster Recovery Plans Activity

  •    Implement Business Continuity Plans Activity

  •    Monitor Cloud Systems to Measure Performance Activity

  •    Optimize Cloud Systems to Meet Performance Criteria Activity

  •    Monitor for Anomalies and Resource Needs Activity

  •    Plan for Capacity Activity

  •    Create Reports on Cloud System Metrics Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Deployment Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Capacity Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Automation and Orchestration Issues Activity

  •    Identify Connectivity Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Connectivity Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Identity and Access Issues Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Attacks Activity

  •    Troubleshoot Other Security Issues Activity