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This specialization offers comprehensive preparation for the CASP+ CAS-004 certification, covering advanced security concepts and real-world applications. It focuses on equipping cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge to manage complex security environments and make strategic decisions.
Through real-world scenarios and assessments, this guide ensures learners master key risk assessment and control techniques, as well as secure endpoint and cloud environments. It combines theory with hands-on practice to prepare candidates for both the exam and everyday security challenges.
The specialization stands out by emphasizing practical application, offering learners the tools they need to implement security controls, manage vulnerabilities, and respond to compromise indicators effectively.
Designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals, it assumes prior knowledge in networking and system administration.
This specialization is based on the book CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide, by Nadean H. Tanner and Jeff T. Parker.
Copyright © 2023 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.
Syllabus
- Course 1: Advanced Security Practices: Risk & Endpoint Security
- Course 2: Security & Compliance: Crypto, Risk, and Response
- Course 3: Security Architecture for Cloud and Mobile
Courses
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This course provides thorough preparation for the CASP+ CAS-004 exam, focusing on advanced security strategies, techniques, and real-world applications. The course covers crucial concepts in risk management, endpoint security, cloud environments, and incident response, preparing learners for success in handling complex security systems and making strategic decisions. Learners will develop the skills necessary to configure secure endpoints and cloud environments, conduct thorough risk assessments, and identify indicators of compromise. Hands-on assessments, and practical scenarios reinforce the concepts, ensuring learners can directly apply what they’ve learned in real-world cybersecurity situations. What sets this course apart is its seamless integration of theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world tasks, closely aligned with the CAS-004 exam domains. Through interactive learning tools, learners will gain deep, actionable expertise in managing advanced security environments. This course is ideal for cybersecurity professionals seeking CASP+ certification, with an assumed background in security fundamentals, networking, and system administration. The curriculum is designed to expand their technical capabilities and strategic decision-making skills. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. Copyright © 2023 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Published simultaneously in Canada and the United Kingdom. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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Security and compliance are essential components of modern IT environments, helping organizations protect sensitive data while meeting regulatory and operational requirements. This course explores core security strategies including cryptography, risk management, and incident response, giving you a practical understanding of how security frameworks operate in real-world systems. You will learn how organizations evaluate vendor and compliance risks, implement cryptographic technologies such as PKI, and prepare effective incident response and forensic investigation processes. These skills help strengthen an organization’s security posture and ensure readiness when security events occur. What makes this course unique is its focus on connecting core security concepts with practical applications used by professionals in enterprise environments. The lessons combine foundational knowledge with real-world security operations to provide a well-rounded understanding of modern security practices. This course is designed for IT professionals, cybersecurity learners, and technology practitioners who want to strengthen their understanding of security governance and operational response. Basic knowledge of networking, systems administration, or cybersecurity concepts is recommended. This course is part two of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. From CASP+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide Copyright © 2023 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Published simultaneously in Canada and the United Kingdom. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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In this course, you will learn how to design and implement robust security architectures for cloud environments and mobile technologies. These skills are essential for securing modern infrastructures that span both on-premise and cloud environments, as well as mobile devices and applications. This course equips you with practical knowledge to enhance security for cloud solutions, virtualization, and mobility. You will gain insights into emerging technologies and secure architectural frameworks used to mitigate risks in these domains. What sets this course apart is its blend of theoretical foundations and real-world applications. It emphasizes practical security techniques, providing you with hands-on experience in securing both cloud and mobile ecosystems. Professionals working in cloud security, mobile device management, and IT infrastructure security will benefit most from this course. Basic knowledge of cloud computing, mobile technologies, and network security is recommended. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to provide a comprehensive learning pathway in this subject area. While it delivers standalone value and practical skills, learners seeking a more integrated and in-depth progression may benefit from completing the full Specialization. Copyright © 2023 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey. Published simultaneously in Canada and the United Kingdom. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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