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- Welcome to the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701

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video training course.

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Now, this course is
designed to prepare you

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for the SY0-701 version
of the Security+ exam.

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Now, CompTIA is an
internationally recognized

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vendor neutral certification,

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and obtaining your Security+ certification

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will launch your cybersecurity career.

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Now, when you earn your
Security+ certification,

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you'll join a cadre

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of cybersecurity practitioners
who are making a difference.

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Your Security+ designation
announces to the world

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that you have the knowledge
and the skills necessary

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to identify and address
security threats, attacks,

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and vulnerabilities and
that you're dedicated

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to protecting your company, your country,

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and your community.

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I am so delighted to have
this opportunity to join you

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on your Security+ certification journey.

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Now, we're gonna be spending
a lot of time together,

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so please allow me to introduce myself.

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My name is Sari Greene,

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and I'm a cybersecurity practitioner,

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entrepreneur, author and educator.

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Now, I've spent much of my career

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in the information technology
and cybersecurity sector,

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along the way earning
multiple Microsoft and ISACA

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and ISC2 and CompTIA certifications,

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including Security+, CISSP, ISSMP,

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CISA, CISM and CRISC.

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Now I'm the author

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of Security Programs and Policies:
Principles and Practices,

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as well as the author and instructor

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of Pearson's SY0-501 and
SY0-601 CompTIA Security+,

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the CISSP, the CISA
and CISM video courses.

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I am a huge believer in
the value of certification

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and continuing education.

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So let's talk about this course.

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The goal of this course is to prepare you

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to pass the examination,

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attain your Security+ certification,

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but most importantly, to
succeed in the workplace.

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You know, the best
practitioners understand

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not just how to accomplish
a task, but also why.

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So we're gonna focus, as much as possible,

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on practical application.

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This course maps to the
CompTIA Security+ certification

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exam objectives for the SY0-701 exam.

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Now, the 701 exam has been
updated to reflect current

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and emerging cybersecurity
trends and techniques.

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So if you haven't already, I
strongly, strongly recommend

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that you visit the CompTIA
website, www.comptia.org,

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and download the certification
exam objectives document,

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which details the objectives, the topics,

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and a list of acronyms

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that you can expect to
encounter in the exam.

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Now, the exam objectives are
organized into five domains.

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The five domains are,

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one, general security concepts.

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Two, threats, vulnerabilities
and mitigations.

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Three, security architecture.

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Four, security operations

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and five, security program
management and oversight.

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This course is organized by
module, lesson and sub-lesson,

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and except for module six,

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each module corresponds
to a Security+ domain.

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Lessons correspond to objectives

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and sub-lessons to specific topics.

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Now, at the beginning of every lesson,

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I'll be sure to let you know

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which objective we're mapping to.

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Now, you may notice
that some topics appear

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in multiple lessons.

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Be assured, that's by design.

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Now, at the end of every sub-lesson,

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you'll find a 3-second challenge,

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a security-in-action case study,

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and a word cloud that displays
key concepts and terminology.

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You'll wanna pause on the word cloud

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and assess your understanding

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of the topics and
concepts before moving on.

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Now, at the end of every lesson,

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you'll find a deep dive quiz

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to help you assess your
knowledge and progress.

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And at the end of every module,

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you'll find closer look labs.

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Now, in the last module, Module 6,

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we'll focus on the exam
structure and options,

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test taking strategies

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and how to maintain your
hard-earned certification.

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So before we start,

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I'd like to share some
study strategies with you.

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We're gonna be covering
a vast number of topics

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and at some point it may begin
to feel really overwhelming.

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If that happens, I want you
to stop and take a break,

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and then when you're ready, come back.

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You'll find you'll be most successful

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if you study at a pace that
is comfortable for you.

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Second, I want you to pay close attention

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to how the exam objectives are worded

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as it provides guidance and clues

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as how to study and what
to expect on your exam.

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For example, an objective
might direct you to explain

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or to summarize or to
compare and contrast,

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or given a scenario,
implement, apply, or analyze.

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These are valuable clues.

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Now, third, if you haven't
already, schedule your exam.

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Do this even if you're at the beginning

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of your certification journey.

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Scheduling your exam
solidifies your commitment,

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and then let everybody know,

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your boss, your colleagues, your family.

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Give them the opportunity to support you

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and create a study plan that works for you

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and put it in your calendar.

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Now, when I'm studying
for a certification,

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I put a printed copy of my
calendar on the refrigerator,

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because sharing my calendar
helps to keep me accountable.

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And I want you to go purchase
some 3x5 or 4x6 index cards.

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And then as you're going
through this course,

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make your own flashcards.

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I find there's as much value
in actually making the cards

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as I do using them later for review.

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And then I want you to
adopt the zen of studying.

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Remind yourself that you can do this.

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Approach the material

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with a really positive can-do attitude.

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Don't think of preparing
for the exam as a chore.

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Instead, envision it as an opportunity

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to validate your knowledge
and to advance your career.

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And lastly, do what I do.

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Promise yourself a wonderful indulgence

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at the completion of this journey.

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For me, well, I always promise myself

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a totally guilt-free hot fudge sundae.

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I really want you to obtain
your Security+ certification,

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so please don't hesitate to reach out

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if you have any questions
about this course

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or certification preparation.

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You can reach me at
sari@sarigreenegroup.com.

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You can follow me on Twitter @sari_greene

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and let's build community on LinkedIn.

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Send me an invite so we can connect.

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All right, are you ready to begin?

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Well, let's dive right in to Lesson 1.

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I'll see you there.