CompTIA Security+ Certification Training
The most widely held baseline security certification in the industry, and the entry ticket for the majority of DoD 8140 technical and management roles.
Duration
37.5 hours / 5 days (Mon–Fri)
Tuition
$2,495
Delivery Method
Instructor-led bootcamp (in-person, hands-on labs). Private tutoring and evening class options available on request.
Location
San Diego, CA — on-site delivery also available worldwide at your unit or command
Course Overview
CompTIA Security+ validates the core knowledge required for any cybersecurity role: threat identification, risk management, architecture and design, secure implementation, incident response, and the governance frameworks that hold it together.
It is the certification most commonly written into federal contracts and job requisitions, which makes it the single highest-leverage credential for anyone entering the field or needing to satisfy a compliance requirement quickly.
The exam is scenario-heavy and includes performance-based questions, so the course emphasizes applied decision-making rather than terminology recall.
Who This Course Is For
- Network administrators
- Security administrators
- Systems administrators
- Junior IT auditors
- Network defense technicians
- Security analysts
- Personnel needing DoD 8140 baseline compliance
About the Exam
Exam format, question count, duration and scoring are set by the certifying body and are periodically revised. Confirm the current version before scheduling.
Exam Details
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Domains Covered
- Module 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
- Module 2: Compare Threat Types
- Module 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
- Module 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
- Module 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
- Module 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Module 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Module 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
- Module 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
- Module 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
Course Outline
16 modules covering the full objective set.
Module 1: Summarize Fundamental Security Concepts
- Security Concepts
- Security Controls
Module 2: Compare Threat Types
- Threat Actors
- Attack Surfaces
- Social Engineering
Module 3: Explain Cryptographic Solutions
- Cryptographic Algorithms
- Public Key Infrastructure
- Cryptographic Solutions
Module 4: Implement Identity and Access Management
- Authentication
- Authorization
- Identity Management
Module 5: Secure Enterprise Network Architecture
- Enterprise Network Architecture
- Network Security Appliances
- Secure Communications
Module 6: Secure Cloud Network Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Embedded Systems and Zero Trust Architecture
Module 7: Explain Resiliency and Site Security Concepts
- Asset Management
- Redundancy Strategies
- Physical Security
Module 8: Explain Vulnerability Management
- Device and OS Vulnerabilities
- Application and Cloud Vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Identification Methods
- Vulnerability Analysis and Remediation
Module 9: Evaluate Network Security Capabilities
- Network Security Baselines
- Network Security Capability Enhancement
Module 10: Assess Endpoint Security Capabilities
- Implement Endpoint Security
- Mobile Device Hardening
Module 11: Enhance Application Security Capabilities
- Application Protocol Security Baselines
- Cloud and Web Application Security Concepts
Module 12: Explain Incident Response and Monitoring Concepts
- Incident Response
- Digital Forensics
- Data Sources
- Alerting and Monitoring Tools
Module 13: Analyze Indicators of Malicious Activity
- Malware Attack Indicators
- Physical and Network Attack Indicators
- Application Attack Indicators
Module 14: Summarize Security Governance Concepts
- Policies, Standards, and Procedures
- Change Management
- Automation and Orchestration
Module 15: Explain Risk Management Processes
- Risk Management Processes and Concepts
- Vendor Management Concepts
- Audits and Assessments
Module 16: Summarize Data Protection and Compliance Concepts
- Data Classification and Compliance
- Personnel Policies
What Your Training Includes
- Instructor-led training covering the full objective set
- Official courseware
- Hands-on virtual lab environment
- Practice questions and exam review
- Structured exam preparation
- Post-class instructor support
Program Details
This bootcamp runs as an intensive 37.5-hour program over 5 days (Monday–Friday), combining instructor-led lecture, hands-on labs, and exam-focused review. Private tutoring and evening class formats are available on request — contact us for the next scheduled start date.
We are not able to accept Tuition Assistance (TA) or GI Bill at this time. Courses are funded through command funding, organizational funding through your employer, or your service's COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) program — contact us to confirm your eligibility.
DoD 8140 / 8570 Alignment
CompTIA Security+ is an approved baseline certification and maps to the following DoD cyber workforce categories and work roles.
Baseline Categories
- IAT Level II
- IAM Level I
Mapped Work Roles
- Cyber Defense Analyst (511)
- Cyber Defense Incident Responder (531)
- Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support (521)
- System Administrator (451)
- Network Operations Specialist (441)
Upcoming Classes
Published dates for the next twelve months. Class weeks run Monday to Friday.
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