Go beyond the basics with advanced cryptographic protocols, public key infrastructure, and cloud and virtualization security. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam, you'll learn TLS, IPSec, and key management, how to configure and validate digital certificates, how to apply the shared responsibility model, and how to secure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments and hypervisor infrastructure. Online labs reinforce certificate management and cloud security configuration tasks.

Not planning to take the exam? These three interconnected areas define how modern IT environments protect data and identity, so the skills apply on the job whether or not you pursue the certification. You'll be able to implement cryptographic solutions, manage a PKI environment, and apply security controls to cloud and virtual infrastructure. Expert instruction connects the three areas, so you can see how encryption, certificates, and cloud controls work together. Each concept builds on the last, and every topic stays practical and approachable. Each topic builds toward real-world implementation.