CompTIA Security+ SY0-501: Wireless Security Settings


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description
It is common for all organizations to have wireless networks, but these networks may not be secure. This course covers how wireless networks can be secured, and it will also help prepare you for the SY0-501 Security+ exam.

Target Audience
IT security professionals with a minimum of two years' experience in IT administration with a focus on security; users with basic day-to-day technical information security experience; those interested in gaining a broader and deeper knowledge of security concerns and implementation; and learners preparing for the Security+ SY0-501 exam

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
1.3

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Security+ SY0-501: Wireless Security Settings

  • start the course
  • describe the importance of authentication and encryption for wireless networks
  • identify the differences between the three different types of wireless networks
  • choose the most appropriate wireless standard and mode to secure your wireless communications
  • distinguish between PSK and Enterprise authentication for wireless networks
  • identify the common methods of encrypting communications on wireless networks
  • configure an open wireless network
  • configure a WPA PSK wireless network
  • configure a WPA Enterprise wireless network
  • configure a WPA2 PSK wireless network
  • configure a WPA2 Enterprise wireless network
  • describe and use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
  • describe and use a captive portal
  • to recall various wireless security topics and concepts
  • Course Number:
    cs_syps_a12_it_enus

    Expertise Level
    Intermediate