Hands-on Lab

CompTIA A+ Core 2

The CompTIA A+ Core 2 Practice Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills in fundamental computer technologies.

The CompTIA A + (220-1002) is an entry-level certificate aimed at IT professionals or those seeking to enter into the industry. This Practice Lab focuses on the practical aspects of the CompTIA A + (220-1002) exam objectives. It is therefore advised to refer to your own course materials to gain a deeper understanding of any theoretical aspects of the exam objectives.

By completing the lab tasks, you will improve your practical skills in supporting, installing, configuring and maintaining Operating Systems, maintaining Microsoft Windows and troubleshooting Microsoft Windows and networks, managing users, workstations and shared resources, security and implementing operational procedures.

These same tasks will help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) certification exam.

Lab Guides

• Operating System Types and Features
• Implementing Different Boot Methods and Types of Operating System Installation
• Disk Partitioning Methods and File Systems
• Installing System Configuration Settings
• Using Microsoft Command Line Tools
• Using Microsoft Operating System Tools and Features
• Microsoft Windows System Utilities
• Using Microsoft Windows Control Panel Utilities
• Using Microsoft Windows Control Panel’s User Related Utilities
• Application Software Installation and Configuration Methods
• Features and Tools of Mac OS and Linux Desktop Operating System
• Logical Security Concepts
• Wi-fi Security Protocols and Authentication Methods
• Working with Tools and Methods of Malware Prevention, Detection and Removal
• Microsoft Windows OS Security Settings
• Implementing Security Best Practices to Secure a Workstation
• Using Data Destruction and Disposal Methods
• Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Issues
• Troubleshooting PC Security Issues
• Malware Removal Best Practices
• Implementing Basic Change Management Best Practices
• Implement Basic Disaster Prevention and Recovery Methods
• Basics of Scripting
• Working with Remote Access Technologies
• Documentation and License Best Practices
• Using Proper Communication Techniques and Professionalism
• Using System Restore
• Working with BitLocker

Network+

The CompTIA Network+ Practice Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands-on skills in networking technologies. By completing the lab tasks you will improve your practical skills in infrastructure, networking concepts, network operations, security, networking troubleshooting and tools.

These same tasks will help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) certification exam.

The CompTIA Network+ certificate is an intermediate certificate aimed computer technicians, help desk technicians, system engineers, network support specialists, network analysts or IT professionals looking to further their knowledge in networking.

No prior hands-on experience is required to use or complete this Practice Lab. However, it would be beneficial to be familiar with operating system fundamentals.

Lab Guides

• Introduction to the OSI Model
• Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
• Network Management – Diagrams, Symbols and Documentation
• Network Services and Protocols – Part 1
• Network Services and Protocols – Part 2
• Network Services and Protocols – Part 3
• Install OS Updates and Configure Security Policy
• Common Network Vulnerabilities
• Implement a Host-based Firewall
• Install Hyper-V
• Troubleshoot Internet Connection and DNS Issues
• Install and Configure DHCP and DNS Servers
• Introduction to Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Detecting System Bottlenecks and Log Management
• Troubleshoot Network Connectivity with Network Utilities
• VPN Technologies and Services
• Install and Configure Network Load Balancing
• Configure Switching Features
• Configure and Verify Switch Security Features
• Configure Switching Concepts
• Backup and Restore
• Routing Concepts and Protocols
• Configure Gateway Redundancy Protocols
• Configure E-Mail Client Protocols
• Install and Configure SNMP
• Controlling VPN Access with RADIUS
• Assess Network Vulnerabilities and Threats using MBSA

CompTIA Security+

Welcome to CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) Practice Lab. The Security+ certification is a core qualification aimed at IT professionals seeking entry into the cybersecurity profession.

The Security+ lab’s main focus is on the practical application of the CompTIA certification exam outcomes and where required, some objectives are covered in theory.

After completing this title, you will have gained hands-on experience in penetration testing and implementing preventative measures to secure a corporate network against possible cybersecurity attacks. In addition, further knowledge will be gained on how to handle a cybersecurity incident.

Lab Guides

• Identifying Different Cyber Attacks
• Social Engineering Techniques and Exploits
• Identifying Indicators of a Network Attack
• Network Security Assessment Tools
• Implementing Secure Network Solutions
• Enterprise Network Security Configuration Concepts
• Physical Security Control Mechanisms
• Gathering Intelligence on Threat Actors and Vectors
• Determining Security Vulnerabilities
• Security Assessment Techniques
• Penetration Testing Techniques
• Authentication and Authorization Implementation Techniques
• Authentication and Authorization Solutions
• Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure
• Implementation of Secure Protocols
• Securing an Environment using Mitigating Techniques
• Cybersecurity Backup and Restore Strategies
• Identity and Account Management Mechanisms
• Identifying Different Application Exploits
• Application Hardening Deployment Techniques
• Application and Host Hardening Techniques
• Cyber Security Vulnerabilities of Embedded Systems
• Cloud and Virtualization Concepts
• Securing a Cloud Infrastructure
• Incident Response Policies and Procedures
• Incident Response Tools
• Implementing Wireless Security Configurations
• Mobile Security Solutions
• Cryptographic Basic Concepts
• Digital Data Forensic Techniques
• Control Mechanisms, Standards and Frameworks
• Organizational Risk Management and Policies
• Data Protection Implementation

CASP+

The CompTIA CASP+ Practice-Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands-on skills in advanced IT security.

By completing the lab tasks, you will improve your practical skills in enterprise security, risk management and incident response, research, analysis and assessment, integration of computing, communications and business disciplines and technical integration of enterprise components. These same tasks will help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the CASP+ (CAS-003) certification exam.

Lab Guides

• Work With Remote Connectivity
• Perform digital forensics : In progress
• Security and Risk Management Support Materials : In progress
• Configuring SCCM Configuration Items and Baselines : In progress
• Integrate Network and Security Components
• Install and Configure Network Load Balancing
• Perform Firewall Rule-based Management
• Implement SSL VPN using ASA Device Manager
• Configure Verify and Troubleshoot Port Security
• Scanning and Remediating Vulnerabilities with OpenVAS
• Configure and Verify IPv4 and IPv6 Access Lists for Traffic Filtering
• Analyze network traffic with Wireshark
• Configuring Endpoint Security
• Configuring Advanced Authentication and Authorization
• Encryption and Hashing : Complete
• Performing security assessment using various tools
• Using various tools for security assessments
• Perform Security Assessment Using MBSA
• Compliance Patching
• Mapping Networks
• Install and Configure ManageEngine OpManager
• Implementing DNSSEC
• Implementing AD Federation Services
• Performing Offline Attacks
• Configure Verify and Troubleshoot GRE Tunnel Connectivity
• Implement OpenPGP
• PKI Concepts
• Perform Banner Grabbing
• Using Password Cracking Tools
• Upgrading and Securing SSH Connection
• Configure Two Factor Authentication
• Using Encryption and Steganography

CLOUD+

The Cloud+ Practice Lab will provide you with the necessary platform to gain hands on skills in a Private cloud environment. By completing the tasks, you will increase your practical skills in administering, maintaining and managing different private cloud resources. In addition to these practical skills, you will also enhance your abilities to assess a current server infrastructure for cloud readiness and migration of physical or virtual servers to a public cloud platform.

The CompTIA Cloud+ (CV0-002) tasks will help you understand the objectives required by the CompTIA CV0-002 certification exam.

Lab Guides

• Getting Ready for Cloud Technologies
• Deploying a Cloud Solution
• Securing a Cloud Solution – Part 1
• Securing a Cloud Solution – Part 2
• Maintaining a Cloud Solution – Part 1
• Maintaining a Cloud Solution – Part 2
• Managing a Cloud Solution – Part 1
• Managing a Cloud Solution – Part 2
• Troubleshooting a Cloud Solution – Part 1
• Troubleshooting a Cloud Solution – Part 2

CySA

Welcome to the Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) Practice lab. After completion of this title, you will have gained hands-on experience in Cyber Security defense and Cyber Analytic techniques.

By completing the modules, you will improve your practical skills in configuring and using threat detection tools, data analysis, identifying vulnerabilities, identifying threats, risks, securing and protecting applications and systems within an organization, as well as learning industry impact on security and technological risks. These same modules will help you understand the objectives and competencies required by the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam (CS0-002).

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is an intermediate certificate aimed at IT security analysts, vulnerability analysts, threat intelligence analysts, or IT professionals seeking to advance into the industry.

This Practice Lab focuses on the practical aspects of the exam objectives, although it also contains theory content not based in the lab environment. No prior hands-on experience is required to use or complete this Practice Lab, however we assume that you know how to use a computer and that you are familiar with basic networking technologies and information security concepts.

Lab Guides

• Vulnerabilities
• Attack Types
• Information Gathering and Sharing
• Supporting Organizational Security
• Scripting
• Threat Data
• Types of Scanning
• Vulnerability Identification and Remediation
• Web Application Scanners
• Infrastructure Vulnerability Scanners
• Enumeration
• Wireless and Cloud Assessment Tools
• Vulnerabilities in Specialized Technology
• Log Monitoring and Review
• Security Monitoring Activities
• Data and Application Controls
• Improving Network Security
• Infrastructure Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Infrastructure Solutions
• Automation Concepts
• Importance of Incident Response
• Initial Phases of Incident Response
• Later Phases of Incident Response
• Host Related Incident Compromise Indicators
• Network and Application Related Incident Compromise Indicators
• Digital Forensics Techniques
• Certificate Management
• Applying Security Concepts to Mitigate Risk
• Frameworks, Controls, Policies and Procedures

PENTEST+

The CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) is an intermediate-to-advanced level certification to provide you with the hands-on skills of penetration testing (ethical hacking). You will learn how to locate and exploit vulnerabilities in a network – including breaches of applications, protocols, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), servers and firewalls. After successful completion, you will be able to plan and prepare for a penetration test engagement, perform social engineering and password attacks, analyze and report PenTest results, and more. All tasks are designed to set you up for success in cybersecurity. Good luck!

Lab Guides

• Planning and Preparing for a Penetration Test Engagement
• Using the Metasploit Framework
• Performing Social Engineering
• Conducting Passive Reconnaissance for Vulnerabilities in a Network
• Conducting Active Reconnaissance for Vulnerabilities in a Network
• Perform Vulnerability Scan and Analyze Vulnerability Scan Results
• Exploiting the Network Vulnerabilities
• Exploiting Desktop Systems Vulnerabilities
• Exploit Web Application Vulnerabilities
• Performing Password Attacks
• Exploiting Discovered Vulnerabilities
• Work with Various Tools
• Performing Physical Security
• Working with Scripts
• Complete Post Exploit Tasks
• Analyzing and Reporting the Pen Test Results

IT Fundamentals

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam focuses on the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform tasks commonly performed by IT professionals.

By completing the lab tasks, you will improve your practical skills such as installing software, establishing basic network connectivity, gain knowledge around security risks and troubleshooting.

These same tasks will help you understand the objectives and competencies required for CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) certification exams.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) is an entry-level certificate aimed at those seeking to enter into the IT industry. This Practice Lab focuses on the practical aspects of the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (FC0-U61) exam objectives. It is therefore advised to refer to your own course materials to gain a deeper understanding of any theoretical aspects of the exam objectives.

No prior hands-on experience is required to use or complete this Practice Lab, however we have assumed that you are familiar with basic networking concepts and technologies.

Lab Guides

• Manage Operating System Tools
• Installing Windows
• Run Linux from a Live CD
• Configure Mobile Devices
• Manage File System Security
• Configure Network-based Anti-Malware
• Manage Operating System Updates
• Password Policies
• Multifactor Authentication and Run As
• Manage Backup and Restore
• Manage User Authentication with RADIUS
• Working with Basic HTML Tags
• Fundamentals of Software Programming
• Working with Primitive Data Types in Javascript
• Working with Primitive Data Types in Python
• Converting Data Types in Python
• Core Database Concepts
• Data Storage
• Modify Data
• Administering Databases
• Social Engineering Reconnaissance
• Install Productivity Software
• Working with Business Software – Desktop Publishing and PDF Creator
• Manage Application Delivery Methods
• Troubleshoot Network Connectivity Issues
• Troubleshoot Windows Operating System Errors
• Manage Web Browser Settings Part 1
• Manage Web Browser Settings Part 2
• Managing Units of Measure – Disks, Network Throughput and Processor
• Implement Device Security with Anti-Malware Apps
• Implement Device Security with Host-Based Firewall and Password Policy
• Implement Device Security with Signed Software, Trusted Sites and Application Control