A+ Module
CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)

Security for A+

Security covers security controls, identity, windows security, wireless security, malware, social engineering, hardening, mobile security, and data disposal. The public guide gives the lesson content for free; the app adds tracked testing, weak-area practice, and progress history.

9topics
54lessons
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Topics in this module

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Security Controls and Identity

This A+ topic covers technician-level recognition and matching of physical security controls, physical access mechanisms and biometric methods, logical security models and permission controls, multifactor authentication methods, identity-service terms, and administrativ...

6 lessons
2

Windows Security Configuration

# Topic boundaries and scope

7 lessons
3

Wireless Authentication and Network Security

- Recognize WPA2 and WPA3 as protocol labels and know WPA3 is newer. - Recognize AES as the modern, stronger encryption choice and TKIP as legacy/weaker.

5 lessons
4

Malware Types, Detection, and Prevention

This A+ topic covers technician-level recognition of common malware families, stealth/persistence categories, unwanted software (adware/PUP), named detection/response/protection tools, prevention methods oriented to users and small networks, and recovery-oriented option...

6 lessons
5

Social Engineering, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

This A+ topic provides CompTIA A+ Core 2 technician-level recognition and classification guidance for social engineering attacks, common threat categories, and vulnerability conditions.

6 lessons
6

Malware Removal Procedure

This A+ topic covers the ordered SOHO malware-removal procedure required at CompTIA A+ Core 2 technician level. Focus is on the step sequence, the reason each step occurs in that order, and safe, practical technician actions for small office/home office environments.

7 lessons
7

Workstation and Browser Hardening

# Topic boundaries

6 lessons
8

Mobile Device Security

This A+ topic focuses on technician-level mobile-device security controls used to protect data on phones and tablets. It covers practical choices: device encryption and screen locks, configuration profiles and patching, endpoint protection tools, locator/remote wipe/bac...

6 lessons
9

Data Destruction and Disposal

# Scope

5 lessons

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