CompTIA Security+/PenTest+ certification | 7-day course

Overview

On this accelerated 7-day CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP) course, you'll get the knowledge and skills required to identify, exploit, report, and manage vulnerabilities on a network and how to troubleshoot security incidents within an organisation.

Combining theory and practice from official CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+ curricula, your expert instructor will guide you through how to provide infrastructure and operational security through risk analysis and mitigation. You'll learn about the following CompTIA Security+ topics:

Network Security
Compliance and Operational Security
Threats and Vulnerabilities
Application, Data and Host Security
Access Control and Identity Management
Cryptography

You'll build on the security knowledge gained from Security+ and learn up-to-date penetration testing skills to determine how resilient a network is to attacks.

On accelerated PenTest+ course, you'll also learn how to:

customise assessment frameworks
report penetration test findings
communicate recommended strategies

Immersing you in the course through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, you'll get a minimum of 12 hours quality training per day.

Train at twice the speed on this official CompTIA course

Firebrand is an Authorised CompTIA Platinum Partner. This means you'll get access to experienced instructors and up-to-date course material, officially approved by CompTIA.

During the course, you'll prepare for and sit the following CompTIA Security+ and PenTest+exams, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

Exam SY0-501
Exam PT0-001

Upon successful completion of all exams, you will achieve the Security+ and PenTest+ credentials as well as the aligned CNVP Stackable Certification - proving your skills as a Security Analytics Professional.

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Four reasons why you should sit your CNVP course with Firebrand Training

You'll be CNVP trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 7-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your CNVP course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass CNVP first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study CNVP with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Security+

1.0 Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities

1.1 Given a scenario, analyse indicators of compromise and determine the type of malware.
1.2 Compare and contrast types of attacks.
1.3 Explain threat actor types and attributes.
1.4 Explain penetration testing concepts.
1.5 Explain vulnerability scanning concepts.
1.6 Explain the impact associated with types of vulnerabilities.

2.0 Technologies and Tools

2.1 Install and configure network components, both hardwareand software-based, to support organisational security.
2.2 Given a scenario, use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organisation.
2.3 Given a scenario, troubleshoot common security issues.
2.4 Given a scenario, analyse and interpret output from security technologies.
2.5 Given a scenario, deploy mobile devices securely.
2.6 Given a scenario, implement secure protocols.

3.0 Architecture and Design

3.1 Explain use cases and purpose for frameworks, best practices and secure configuration guides.
3.2 Given a scenario, implement secure network architecture concepts.
3.3 Given a scenario, implement secure systems design.
3.4 Explain the importance of secure staging deployment concepts.
3.5 Explain the security implications of embedded systems.
3.6 Summarise secure application development and deployment concepts.
3.7 Summarise cloud and virtualisation concepts.
3.8 Explain how resiliency and automation strategies reduce risk.
3.9 Explain the importance of physical security controls.

4.0 Identity and Access Management

4.1 Compare and contrast identity and access management concepts.
4.2 Given a scenario, install and configure identity and access services.
4.3 Given a scenario, implement identity and access management controls.
4.4 Given a scenario, differentiate common account management practices.

5.0 Risk Management

5.1 Explain the importance of policies, plans and procedures related to organisational security.
5.2 Summarise business impact analysis concepts.
5.3 Explain risk management processes and concepts.
5.4 Given a scenario, follow incident response procedures.
5.5 Summarise basic concepts of forensics.
5.6 Explain disaster recovery and continuity of operation concepts.
5.7 Compare and contrast various types of controls.
5.8 Given a scenario, carry out data security and privacy practices.

6.0 Cryptography and PKI

6.1 Compare and contrast basic concepts of cryptography.
6.2 Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.
6.3 Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings.
6.4 Given a scenario, implement public key infrastructure.

PenTest+

1. Planning and Scoping

Explain the importance of planning for an engagement
Explain key legal concepts.
Explain the importance of scoping an engagement properly.
Explain the key aspects of compliance-based assessments.

2. Information Gathering and Vulnerability Identification

Given a scenario, conduct information gathering using appropriate techniques
Given a scenario, perform a vulnerability scan.
Given a scenario, analyse vulnerability scan results
Explain the process of leveraging information to prepare for exploitation.
Explain weaknesses related to specialised systems

3. Attacks and Exploits

Compare and contrast social engineering attacks
Given a scenario, exploit network-based vulnerabilities
Given a scenario, exploit wireless and RF-based vulnerabilities
Given a scenario, exploit application-based vulnerabilities
Given a scenario, exploit local host vulnerabilities
Summarise physical security attacks related to facilities
Given a scenario, perform post-exploitation techniques

4. Penetration Testing Tools

Given a scenario, use Nmap to conduct information gathering exercises
Compare and contrast various use cases of tools
Given a scenario, analyse tool output or data related to a penetration test
Given a scenario, analyse a basic script (limited to Bash, Python, Ruby, and PowerShell)

5. Reporting and Communication

Given a scenario, use report writing and handling best practices
Explain post-report delivery activities
Given a scenario, recommend mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities
Explain the importance of communication during the penetration testing process

Exam Track

You‚ll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre during the course, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-501

Duration: 90 minutes
Passing score: 750, graded on a scale of 100 - 900
Exam format: Multiple choice and performance-based
Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and Simplified Chinese

CompTIA PenTest+ Exam PT1-001

Number of questions: Maximum of 110 questions
Type of questions: Multiple choice and performance based
Exam duration: 165 Minutes
Languages: English

What's Included

In addition to official course material and exams at the Firebrand Training Centre during your course, you'll receive:

Professor Messer - CompTIA SY0-501 Security+ Course Notes
Firebrand Value Add material

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending the course, it is recommended that you have:

previously attended the CompTIA A+ and/or CompTIA Network+ course
two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus
an understanding of operating systems and knowledge of Windows-based systems such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
the ability to identify basic network components and their roles, including routers, switches, firewalls and server roles. Some firewall configuration experience would be beneficial
a basic understanding of Wireless networks
a basic understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP including IPv4 subnetting

Although not compulsory, this level of knowledge and expertise will place you in a strong position to be successful on the course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

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10.2.2025 (Monday)	16.2.2025 (Sunday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	30.3.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
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