CompTIA Training in Richmond

This course is for students who are preparing for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam CS0-002. The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification verifies that successful candidates have the knowledge and skills required to leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques, analyze and interpret data, identify and address vulnerabilities, suggest preventative measures, and effectively respond to and recover from incidents. 

This instructor-led, live training in Richmond (online or onsite) is designed to help participants prepare for the CompTIA PenTest+ certification exam. 

The course covers the fundamentals of penetration testing and provides hands-on experience with various pen testing tools and techniques. Participants will learn how to identify network vulnerabilities, exploit security weaknesses, and recommend remediation strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in Richmond (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts of cloud computing, including service models, deployment models, and key cloud characteristics.
• Assess the business impact of cloud adoption, including cost considerations, legal and compliance issues, and risk management.
• Learn about virtualization, cloud service management, monitoring, disaster recovery, and business continuity in a cloud environment.
• Explore cloud governance, compliance, security, and data management to ensure the secure and compliant use of cloud services.

This instructor-led, live training in Richmond (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals who wish to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain proficiency in installing, configuring, and maintaining operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities in operating systems and networks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve computer software and hardware problems.
• Apply operational procedures for safety, documentation, communication, licensing, and change management.

This instructor-led, live training in Richmond (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level IT professionals who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Fundamentals+ certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic components of computing devices, including workstations and operating systems.
• Develop skills in using different data types and databases effectively.
• Gain familiarity with essential hardware components, device interfaces, and peripheral devices.
• Learn network and security concepts to ensure a safe computing environment.

CompTIA A+ is the preferred qualifying credential for technical support and IT operational roles. CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world. In order to receive the CompTIA A+ certification, you must pass two exams: Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102)

Required exam A+ Core 1 (220-1101)
Number of questions: Maximum of 90
Types of questions: Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of test: 90 minutes
Passing score 675 (on a scale of 100–900)

Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in a help desk support technician, desktop support technician,
or field service technician job role

Required exam A+ Core 2 (220-1102)
Number of questions: Maximum of 90
Types of questions: Multiple-choice and performance-based
Length of test 90 minutes
Passing score 700 (on a scale of 100-900)

Recommended experience: 12 months of hands-on experience in a help desk support technician, desktop support technician,
or field service technician job role

In this course, you will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks.

• You will:
• Explain the OSI and TCP/IP Models.
• Explain properties of network traffic.
• Install and configure switched networks.
• Configure IP networks.
• Install and configure routed networks.
• Configure and monitor ports and protocols.
• Explain network application and storage issues.
• Monitor and troubleshoot networks.
• Explain network attacks and mitigations.
• Install and configure security devices.
• Explain authentication and access controls.
• Deploy and troubleshoot cabling solutions.
• Implement and troubleshoot wireless technologies.
• Compare and contrast WAN technologies.
• Use remote access methods.
• Identify site policies and best practices.

PenTest+ assesses the most up-to-date penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment and management skills necessary to determine the resiliency of the network against attacks.

The CompTIA CySA+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential. The CompTIA CySA+ exam (CS0-002) has been developed by CompTIA with input from instructors across the world. The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) teaches the essential skills and information needed to troubleshoot and problem solve, helps learners understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security, and prepares candidates to take the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification exam (CS0-002).