his course covers the host-level and wireless attack surfaces that every security professional must understand and defend. Covering approximately 4 hours of expert instruction across endpoint threats, malware analysis, attack types, system hardening, and wireless network security, learners develop the skills to harden endpoints and protect wireless networks from a broad range of attacks.
Endpoint & Wireless Security
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Endpoint & Wireless Security
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Specialization
Instructors: Dan LaChance
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
How to identify malware types, attack vectors, and system vulnerabilities to apply effective host-based security controls against endpoint threats
How to implement endpoint hardening controls including antivirus, host-based firewalls, EDR, and application control to defend individual systems
How to configure wireless security protocols and identify and mitigate common wireless attacks including evil twin and rogue access points
Skills you'll gain
- Authentications
- Exploitation techniques
- Security Awareness
- Security Management
- Encryption
- Application Security
- Wireless Networks
- Security Testing
- Security Strategy
- System Configuration
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Endpoint Security
- Cryptographic Protocols
- Network Security
- Security Controls
- Hardening
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6 assignments
Taught in English
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