This course covers two of the most operationally important domains in the Security+ curriculum: physical security and identity and account management. Covering approximately 4 hours of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to control physical access to systems and facilities, and to implement robust identity and access management solutions.

Physical Security & Identity Management

Physical Security & Identity Management
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Specialization



Instructors: Dan LaChance
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Intermediate level
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
How to design and implement physical security controls including locks, cameras, and security measures to protect facilities and equipment
How to configure multi-factor authentication systems and apply zero-trust identity principles to secure enterprise access decisions
How to manage user accounts, enforce least privilege, and control privileged access across enterprise identity management systems
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Taught in English
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