CompTIA Network Security Professional

Overview

On this accelerated CompTIA Network Security Professional (CNSP) course, you'll learn how to troubleshoot security incidents, manage network vulnerabilities, and protect your business' applications and systems.

In just 9 days, you'll combine theory and practice from CompTIA Security+, Pentest+ and CySA+.

Through the CompTIA Security+, you'll learn about the infrastructure and operational security via building knowledge on risk analysis and mitigation.

You'll build on your security knowledge with Pentest+:

Developing up-to-date penetration testing skills
Customise assessment frameworks
Report penetration test findings
Communicate recommended strategies.

Through CySA+ you'll focus on how to configure threat detection tools, perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats and risks to an organisation.

At the end of your course, you'll sit exams SY0-401, CS1-001 and PTO-001, and achieve the Security+, Pentest+ and CySa+ certifications.

You'll get access to official courseware and learn from certified CompTIA instructors, as Firebrand are a CompTIA Platinum Partner.

Through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you'll become a CompTIA Network Security Professional at twice the speed and achieve CompTIA's Stackable Certification.

CompTIA's Stackable Certifications

The Stackable certifications act as a badge that identifies your achievement of multiple CompTIA certifications. The collection of these certifications prove you have the knowledge, competence and experience required for a specific role; in this case, a CompTIA Network Security Professional (CNSP).

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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 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course 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 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day 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 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 100,000 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+

Module 1: Network security
Module 2: Compliance and operational security
Module 3: Threats and vulnerabilities
Module 4: Application, data and host security
Module 5: Access control and identity management
Module 6: Cryptography

PenTest+

Module 1: Planning and scoping
Module 2: Information gathering and vulnerability identification
Module 3: Attacks and exploits
Module 4: Penetration testing tools
Module 5: Reporting and communication

CySA+

Module 1: Threat management
Module 2: Vulnerability management
Module 3: Cyber incident response
Module 4: Security architecture and tool sets

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CompTIA Security+

Number: SY0-401
Format: Multiple choice questions, drag and drops and performance based
Duration: 90 Minutes
Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Languages: English, Japanese, Portuguese and simplified Chinese

CompTIA PenTest+

Number: PT0-001
Format: Multiple choice and performance based
Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Duration: 165 minutes
Languages: English and Japanese

CompTIA CySA+

Number: CS1-001
Format: Multiple choice and performance based
Duration: 165 Minutes
Passing score: 750 (on a scale of 100-900)
Language: English

What's Included

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. 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 (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs)

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you'll benefit from:

Attending the CompTIA A+ and/or CompTIA Network+ course (Firebrand offer a combination of the courses)
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
An understanding of wireless networks
An understanding of the OSI Model and TCP/IP including IPv4 subnetting

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.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 122589 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.63% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"I really enjoyed the Firebrand training, learnt a lot and enjoyed my time."
Sienna Kumar, Computacenter. (28/6/2021 (Monday) to 30/6/2021 (Wednesday))

"It was good, I learnt a lot."
Anonymous. (28/6/2021 (Monday) to 30/6/2021 (Wednesday))

"This course has been fun and interesting, the format has kept it as engaging as it can be."
Rebecca Quarterman, Computacenter. (28/6/2021 (Monday) to 30/6/2021 (Wednesday))

"Really helpful and thoroughly explained content."
Thomas Brook, Computacenter. (28/6/2021 (Monday) to 30/6/2021 (Wednesday))

"Engaging, yet challenging course which bolstered my technical knowledge."
Anonymous. (23/6/2021 (Wednesday) to 25/6/2021 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
21/2/2022 (Monday)	1/3/2022 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
27/6/2022 (Monday)	5/7/2022 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
8/8/2022 (Monday)	16/8/2022 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
19/9/2022 (Monday)	27/9/2022 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
31/10/2022 (Monday)	8/11/2022 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
12/12/2022 (Monday)	20/12/2022 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

CompTIA - Network Security Professional (CNSP)