WSQ - CompTIA Certified Security+ Training

Topic 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls 

• Compare and contrast information security roles
• Compare and contrast security control and framework types

Topic 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence 

• Explain threat actor types and attack vectors
• Explain threat intelligence sources

Topic 3: Performing Security Assessments 

• Assess organizational security with network reconnaissance tools
• Explain security concerns with general vulnerability types
• Summarize vulnerability scanning techniques
• Explain penetration testing concepts

Topic 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware 

• Compare and contrast social engineering techniques
• Analyze indicators of malware-based attacks

Topic 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts 

• Compare and contrast cryptographic ciphers
• Summarize cryptographic modes of operation
• Summarize cryptographic use cases and weaknesses
• Summarize other cryptographic technologies

Topic 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure 

• Implement certificates and certificate authorities
• Implement PKI management

Topic 7: Implementing Authentication Controls 

• Summarize authentication design concepts
• Implement knowledge-based authentication
• Implement authentication technologies
• Summarize biometrics authentication concepts

Topic 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls 

• Implement identity and account types
• Implement account policies
• Implement authorization solutions
• Explain the importance of personnel policies

Topic 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs 

• Implement secure network designs
• Implement secure routing and switching
• Implement secure wireless infrastructure
• Implement load balancers

Topic 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances 

• Implement firewalls and proxy servers
• Implement network security monitoring
• Summarize the use of SIEM

Topic 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols 

• Implement secure network operations protocols
• Implement secure application protocols
• Implement secure remote access protocols

Topic 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions 

• Implement secure firmware
• Implement endpoint security
• Explain embedded system security implications

Topic 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions 

• Implement mobile device management
• Implement secure mobile device connections

Topic 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts 

• Analyze indicators of application attacks
• Analyze indicators of web application attacks
• Summarize secure coding practices
• Implement secure script environments
• Summarize deployment and automation concepts

Topic 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions 

• Summarize secure cloud and virtualization services
• Apply cloud security solutions
• Summarize infrastructure as code concepts

Topic 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts 

• Explain privacy and data sensitivity concepts
• Explain privacy and data protection controls

Topic 17: Performing Incident Response 

• Summarize incident response procedures
• Utilize appropriate data sources for incident response
• Apply mitigation controls

Topic 18: Explaining Digital Forensics 

• Explain key aspects of digital forensics documentation
• Explain key aspects of digital forensics evidence acquisition

Topic 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts 

• Explain risk management processes and concepts
• Explain business impact analysis concepts

Topic 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience 

• Implement redundancy strategies
• Implement backup strategies
• Implement cybersecurity resiliency strategies

Topic 21: Explaining Physical Security 

• Explain the importance of physical site security controls
• Explain the importance of physical host security controls

Final Assessment

• Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
• Practical Performance (PP)

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Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

• Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Year Group : 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Softtware: Windows / Mac

Hardware: Laptop

CompTIA Exam Fee

The course fees do not cover the cost of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Exam Voucher. Those interested in taking these exams can purchase the exam voucher at a  LOW PRICE here.

Exam duration: 90 Mins per Exam

Exam format: Maximum of 90 questions per exam. Multiple choice questions (single and multiple response), drag and drops and performance-based

Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)

Find out more information about the CompTIA Security+ exams.

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

• The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
• Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
• Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
• Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The  SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

• Log in to your U Portal account to submit your UTAP application upon completion of the course.

Note

• SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
• All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
• An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
• UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
• UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

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Alec Tan: Alec Tan is a ACTA certified trainer, He has a number of Comptia certifications. Since 2002, starting off from IT technical background to pre-sales, sales account manager, system integration, operate IT retail / repair shop business in Sim Lim Square 2008 ~ 2012, and back to IT industry employment, freelance IT Trainer till present.

Peter Cheong :  I am a ACLP certied trainer. Specialise In IT related knowlege and conduct IT Training which Include Microsoft Window Server Technology (Wintel) and Linux - Centos/Red Hat. Comptia ,ITIL , Motorola Solution Trunking System and Cisco Networking. I was worked in Motorola Solutions Conduct Motorola Astro 25 Trunking System For Police Force Malaysia (RMPnet),Taiwan Navy, Indonesia METRO POLDA (Police Force). After that I Join As IT Group Manager For W-Group which include 17 subsidiaries Companies in Real Estate Developer,Plantation, Building Management Services ,Contruction and also Fiber Opti Service Provider in Sabah,Malaysia.