Course Description

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) – Cybersecurity Foundation Course by Digitalearn

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is essential for protecting systems, networks, and data from constantly evolving threats. The CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) certification is a globally recognized, vendor-neutral credential that validates core cybersecurity skills required in modern IT and security roles.

The CompTIA Security+ course by Digitalearn is a comprehensive foundation program designed for beginners, students, and IT professionals who want to start or grow a career in cybersecurity. This course focuses on building strong fundamentals while connecting concepts to real-world security practices used by organizations.

The course introduces learners to essential cybersecurity principles, including the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability), security controls, and defense-in-depth strategies. Learners gain a clear understanding of modern cyber threats such as malware, phishing, social engineering, network attacks, and web application vulnerabilities, along with methods to identify and reduce risks.

Digitalearn’s training also covers network security, secure architectures, firewalls, IDS/IPS, wireless security, and secure remote access. A dedicated focus is given to Identity and Access Management (IAM), explaining authentication methods, multi-factor authentication, authorization models, and access control best practices.

The course provides practical knowledge of cryptography and secure communication, including encryption, hashing, digital signatures, PKI, certificates, and secure protocols like TLS and HTTPS. Learners are also introduced to risk management, governance, and compliance, helping them understand how cybersecurity aligns with business objectives.

In addition, the program explains security operations and incident response, covering monitoring, logging, SIEM basics, incident handling processes, recovery planning, and business continuity concepts.

This course is ideal for:

• Students and fresh graduates entering cybersecurity
• IT professionals transitioning into security roles
• SOC Analyst (Level 1) aspirants
• System and network administrators
• Anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam

By completing the CompTIA Security+ course with Digitalearn, learners gain job-ready cybersecurity knowledge, a strong conceptual foundation, and exam-aligned preparation to confidently step into entry-level security roles and advance their professional journey.