About CompTIA

CompTIA is the leading provider of vendor-neutral certifications in the world. We offer 16 certification exams in PC support, networking, servers, convergence, training, Linux, security, IT sales, green IT and more. CompTIA has been delivering certification exams for more than 15 years and is committed to continually improving the service we provide to the industry.

CompTIA’s strength in certification comes in no small part from the support we receive from the industry. Thousands of companies depend on CompTIA standards to provide a reliable predictor of employee success. Additionally, dozens of companies with their own certification programs rely on our exams to provide an industry standard for foundation-level skills sets as prerequisites or electives in their certification programs.

In addition to professional certifications, CompTIA supports and leads the global IT industry through education, advocacy and philanthropy initiatives.

Our vision of the IT landscape is shaped by more than 25 years of global perspective and more than 2,000 members and 1,000 business partners. We are driven by our members and led by an elected board of industry professionals.

All proceeds are directly reinvested in programs that benefit our valued members and the industry as a whole.

Headquartered outside of Chicago, we have offices across the United States and in Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

CompTIA training:

A+ Course Objectives

This will give the students an idea about what to expect, and it will help you identify students who might be misplaced. Students are considered misplaced when they lack the prerequisite knowledge or when they already know most of the subject matter to be covered.

After completing this course, students will know how to:

• Install and troubleshoot power supplies.
• Update, replace, and troubleshoot CPU and motherboard components.
• Identify cooling systems and replace a system fan.
• Add, test, and troubleshoot memory in desktop and laptop computers.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot expansion cards in desktop computers.
• Install, partition, format, and troubleshoot internal data storage devices.
• Install, optimize, and troubleshooting printers and scanners.
• Add, replace and troubleshoot components specific to portable computers and devices.
• Establish both a wired and wireless network connection.
• Secure the operating system.
• Maintain the PC environment.

Network+ Course Objectives

This will give the students an idea about what to expect, and it will help you identify students who might be misplaced. Students are considered misplaced when they lack the prerequisite knowledge or when they already know most of the subject matter to be covered.

• Describe the basic components and characteristics of a network.
• Identify wired network-to-network connections.
• Install LAN wiring components.
• Differentiate between wired internetworking devices.
• Configure the TCP/IP communication protocols for a wired connection.
• Install wireless networking components.
• Identify common security threats and mitigation techniques.
• Secure operating systems and network devices.
• Control access to the network.
• Monitor network resources.
• Troubleshoot the network.

Security+ Course Objectives

This will give the students an idea about what to expect, and it will help you identify students who might be misplaced. Students are considered misplaced when they lack the prerequisite knowledge or when they already know most of the subject matter to be covered.

After completing this course, students will know how to:

• Mitigate threats to network security through core system maintenance, implement virus and spyware management tools, secure Web browsers, and identify social engineering threats.
• Identify cryptography concepts including algorithms, public keys, security certificates, and single- and dual-sided certificates.
• Implement authentication systems such as one-, two-, and three-factor authentication, prevent password cracking, and use authentication such as Kerberos and CHAP.
• Secure e-mail and messaging services.
• Create security policies to secure file and print resources.
• Install, enable, and configure public key infrastructure.
• Install and configure security systems including biometric systems, physical access controls, as well as access to peripherals, computer components, and storage devices.
• Assess vulnerability to security attacks against TCP/IP ports and protocols.
• Configure intranet and extranet security zones and use virtualization to protect network security, as well as identify common threats against network devices.
• Implement a secure wireless network.
• Create a secure remote access network using RADIUS, TACACS, LDAP, and VPNs.
• Use auditing, logging, and monitoring techniques to maintain a secure network.
• Conduct security risks and vulnerability assessment using IPS, IDS, MBSA, and OVAL tools.
• Establish organizational security through organizational policies, education and training, and the proper disposal and destruction of IT equipment.
• Create a business continuity plan that prepares the organization to deal with security threats and natural disasters.