CompTIA Security+ SY0-501: Policies, Plans, and Procedures

Course Overview

Security is only as strong as the underlying policies, plans, and procedures. In this course, you will explore the importance of policies, plans, and procedures for security. This course will 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

Learning Objectives

• describe the benefits of using standard operating procedures
• define various agreements such as BPA, SLA, ISA, and MOU
• describe the benefits of enforcing mandatory vacations, job rotation, separation of duties, and the principle of least privilege
• describe the benefits of a clean desk policy, a background check policy, exit interviews, NDA, and onboarding
• describe the benefits of security awareness training
• define the purpose of acceptable use policies
• describe the benefits of social media policies and personal email policies
• recall the purpose of various policies, plans, and procedures