This repository documents my structured journey while reviewing the CompTIA Security+ certification. It includes organized notes, hands-on labs, and cybersecurity tools to reinforce practical and theoretical knowledge.
- Strengthen cybersecurity fundamentals
- Practice real-world scenarios
- Build a strong portfolio for IT Support / SOC / Cybersecurity roles
- Demonstrate hands-on learning beyond theory
- Security Fundamentals (CIA Triad, Risk Management)
- Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities
- Network Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Cryptography
- Security Operations
- Incident Response
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
CompTIA-Security-Plus-Review/
├── Notes/ → Daily study notes (Day 1 → Day 10)
├── Labs/ → Practical scenarios and exercises
├── Tools/ → Security tools explanations and usage
└── README.md
Each day includes a lab that simulates real-world scenarios such as:
- Identifying threats and vulnerabilities
- Applying security controls
- Incident response handling
- Network security configurations
- Cryptography usage
- Wireshark → Network traffic analysis
- Nmap → Network scanning and discovery
- SIEM → Log collection and analysis
- Firewall → Traffic control
- VPN → Secure remote access
- Antivirus → Malware protection
- IDS/IPS → Intrusion detection and prevention
- Cryptography tools → Encryption, hashing, certificates
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Security Fundamentals |
| Day 2 | Threats & Attacks |
| Day 3 | Vulnerabilities |
| Day 4 | Network Security |
| Day 5 | Identity & Access Management |
| Day 6 | Cryptography |
| Day 7 | Security Operations |
| Day 8 | Incident Response |
| Day 9 | Governance & Risk |
| Day 10 | Final Review |
By completing this project, I gained practical understanding of:
- Core cybersecurity concepts
- Security tools and their usage
- Real-world security scenarios
- Structured incident response and risk management
This project is part of my continuous learning journey in IT and cybersecurity, aimed at building skills relevant to entry-level IT Support, Help Desk, and SOC roles.