CompTIA Security+ SY0-501: Wireless Security Settings

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