What is CertMaster Learn integrated with CertMaster Labs?

CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning experience that helps learners gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful on CompTIA certification exams, and in their IT career. A Learning Plan helps learners stay on track with your studies, while robust analytics bring awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

CertMaster Labs make it easy for learners to practice and apply their skills in real workplace scenarios in preparation for the certification exam. All lab activities use real equipment and software, offer feedback and hints, and provide a score based on learner inputs, ultimately guiding learners to the most correct and efficient path through job tasks.

When integrated with CertMaster Learn, CertMaster Labs are accessible through a single login and seamless workflow. Easy-to-use course management tools provide a comprehensive suite of instructor resources, and reporting and analytics options make tracking individual and student group progress simple and efficient.

• Lessons cover all exam objectives with integrated videos
• Hundreds of practice questions test learners’ knowledge
• Performance-based questions apply concepts to scenarios
• Assisted Labs guide learners step-by-step through tasks
• Applied Labs present goal-oriented scenarios and require critical thinking and analysis

Topics Covered

Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls

Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence

Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments

Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware

Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts

Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure

Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls

Lesson 8: Implementing Identity and Account Management Controls

Lesson 9: Implementing Secure Network Designs

Lesson 10: Implementing Network Security Appliances

Lesson 11: Implementing Secure Network Protocols

Lesson 12: Implementing Host Security Solutions

Lesson 13: Implementing Secure Mobile Solutions

Lesson 14: Summarizing Secure Application Concepts

Lesson 15: Implementing Secure Cloud Solutions

Lesson 16: Explaining Data Privacy and Protection Concepts

Lesson 17: Performing Incident Response

Lesson 18: Explaining Digital Forensics

Lesson 19: Summarizing Risk Management Concepts

Lesson 20: Implementing Cybersecurity Resilience

Lesson 21: Explaining Physical Security

Integrated Labs

Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment

Assisted Lab: Scanning and Identifying Network Nodes

Assisted Lab: Intercepting and Interpreting Network Traffic with Packet Sniffing Tools

Assisted Lab: Analyzing the Results of a Credentialed Vulnerability Scan

Assisted Lab: Installing, Using, and Blocking a Malware-based Backdoor

APPLIED LAB: Performing Network Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Scanning

Assisted Lab: Managing the Lifecycle of a Certificate

Assisted Lab: Managing Certificates with OpenSSL

Assisted Lab: Auditing Passwords with a Password Cracking Utility

Assisted Lab: Managing Centralized Authentication

Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Windows Server

Assisted Lab: Configuring a System for Auditing Policies

Assisted Lab: Managing Access Controls in Linux

APPLIED LAB: Configuring Identity and Access Management Controls

Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure Network Design

Assisted Lab: Configuring a Firewall

Assisted Lab: Configuring an Intrusion Detection System

Assisted Lab: Implementing Secure Network Addressing Services

Assisted Lab: Implementing a Virtual Private Network

Assisted Lab: Implementing a Secure SSH Server

Assisted Lab: Implementing Endpoint Protection

APPLIED LAB: Securing the Network Infrastructure

Assisted Lab: Identifying Application Attack Indicators

Assisted Lab: Identifying a Browser Attack

Assisted Lab: Implementing PowerShell Security

Assisted Lab: Identifying Malicious Code

APPLIED LAB: Identifying Application Attacks

Assisted Lab: Managing Data Sources for Incident Response

Assisted Lab: Configuring Mitigation Controls

Assisted Lab: Acquiring Digital Forensics Evidence

Assisted Lab: Backing Up and Restoring Data in Windows and Linux

APPLIED LAB: Managing Incident Response, Mitigation and Recovery

License Information

• One license provides access to CertMaster Learn for Security+ (SY0-601) with CertMaster Labs integrated throughout the course
• Once activated, the license is valid for 12 months

There are two options for adding students to your CertMaster Learn classroom setup.

Classroom Setup with Access Keys

1. You will receive student access keys via email upon purchase.
2. CompTIA will setup your institution and administrator access to the Institution Admin Dashboard, provide you with instructions for adding instructors, and communicate your institution-specific student registration instructions within 1 business day of purchase.
3. You will distribute access keys and registration instructions to students.
4. After registration students may login anytime at: https://learn.comptia.org/login

Classroom Setup with Student Upload

1. CompTIA will setup your institution and administrator access to the Institution Admin Dashboard, as well as the specific number of student seats purchased, within 1 business day of purchase.
2. As the administrator, you will add students to the platform either individually or by uploading a csv file. You have the option of either providing students with their login information or enabling them to automatically receive a registration link via email once they have been added to the platform. You will also add additional administrators (if necessary) as well as instructors. Note that not all roles will be applicable to every institution.
3. Students will login or click on the link to register.
4. After registration students may login anytime at: https://learn.comptia.org/login