IT Security Administrator (CompTIA Security+) with Digital Working in the Office with Microsoft 365

This course provides expert knowledge on the fundamentals of network security and risk management. Topics such as compliance, operational security, and threats are just as important as identity management and cryptography. You will then gain knowledge of Microsoft 365. The Microsoft 365 apps ensure a seamless workflow: You can access your cloud-based applications from anywhere and on any device. This helps improve communication, collaboration, and team productivity within the organization.

  • Certificates: CompTIA Security+" certificate
    Certificate "Digital working in the office with Microsoft 365"
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    CompTIA Security+ Zertifizierungsprüfung SY0-801 V8 (in englischer Sprache)
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 8 Weeks

IT Security Administrator (CompTIA Security+)

General Safety Concepts (approx. 2.5 days)

Basic Security Concepts

Types of Security Checks

Change Management Processes

Use of Appropriate Cryptography

 


Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks (approx. 4 days)

Characteristics of Threats and Vulnerabilities

Threat Actors and Motivations

Threat Vectors and Sources

Types of Vulnerabilities and Attack Surfaces

Indicators of Malicious Activity

Threats and Vulnerabilities Arising from the Use of AI


Security Architecture (approx. 3 days)

Security Implications of Architectural Models

Security Architecture for Protecting the Infrastructure

Concepts and Strategies for Data Protection

Resilience and Recovery in Security Architecture


Security Operations (approx. 5 days)

Control measures, techniques, and solutions for environmental protection

Security Implications of Hardware, Software, and Data Asset Management

Vulnerability Management

Concepts and Tools for Security Alerts and Monitoring

AI-powered anomaly detection in SIEM systems

Identity and access management

Automation and Orchestration Solutions

Intelligent Automation and AI-Based Prioritization of Security Events (SOAR)

Incident Response Measures

Data Sources to Support a Security Investigation


Managing and Monitoring Security Programs (approx. 2.5 days)

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Artifacts

Impact of Risk Management Processes

Assessment and Management Processes

Security Compliance

Audit and Assessment Activities

Security Awareness Programs


Project Work/Case Study, Certification Preparation, and Certification Exam (approx. 3 days)

CompTIA Security+ SY0-801 V8 (in English)

Digital working in the office with Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 Overview (approx. 2 days)

The Philosophy Behind a Constantly Evolving Application

New Features of the Microsoft 365 License

Device compatibility across Windows, iOS, and Android

Differences Between a Service and a Desktop App

Microsoft 365 Compared to Other Cloud Services

Data storage and sharing in the cloud

Security and compliance features (e.g., data encryption)

Privacy in Copilot Chat


Benefits of Microsoft 365 (approx. 2 days)

Services and Local Apps 

User Interface

Account Management

Copilot Chat: Formulating Your First Prompts


Microsoft 365 Groups (approx. 1 day)

Groups as a central instance in Microsoft 365

Importance of Microsoft 365 groups for collaboration

Creating private and public groups

Shared mailboxes and calendars

Consequences of deleting groups


OneDrive - Cloud storage space (approx. 2 days)

Functionality and data protection

Upload and synchronize local files

Share files and monitor changes

Further editing in online versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Permanent backup: version history of files


OneNote - notebook in the cloud (approx. 2 days)

User interface and area of application

Personal notebooks

Share information about users and devices

Protecting sections with a password

Differences and similarities between online and installed versions

Synchronization of OneNote notebooks


SharePoint - engine of the application (approx. 2 days)

Benefits and functions

tools

Work environment

Team and communication websites

SharePoint content

Synchronize SharePoint libraries

Sharing SharePoint sites, libraries, files and lists for joint and simultaneous use


Teams – More Than Just Meetings (approx. 2 days)

Corporate Communication

Chats for the Team

Create and Join a Team

Team Management

Schedule meetings in Teams

Schedule meetings from Teams or Outlook

Use meeting tools (meeting notes, whiteboard)

Paste a meeting transcript into Copilot Chat and have it summarized


Planner – Plan Ahead (approx. 2 days)

Small Projects and Initiatives

Monitor and delegate tasks

Get an overview with boards and diagrams

Pre-structure the task list with Copilot Chat and transfer the results to Planner


Overview - Other apps (approx. 2 days)

Extend Microsoft 365 with Visio and Project

Whiteboard - digital drawing board in the cloud

Power Automate - Workflow


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.

The CompTIA Network+ exam and two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security are recommended, good knowledge of English for the certification exam is required. Knowledge of Office applications is also required.

You have expertise in the fundamental principles of network security and risk management. You are familiar with potential threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures against hacker attacks. You will also gain insight into the management and monitoring of security programs, as well as modern security tools and automation solutions used in current security operations.

You will also learn how to use Microsoft 365 and the associated apps. You will understand the connections and possibilities of working in the cloud, including data storage, security and data protection. You can decide which tasks you can do online and for which functions the familiar installed Office applications are better suited.

IT specialists, database and network specialists, (specialist) computer scientists, programmers and people with practical experience in the IT sector (including career changers).

With the increasing demands on IT infrastructure and the growing use of AI technologies, IT security is playing an increasingly critical and key role in businesses. With CompTIA Security+, you’ll earn a vendor-neutral, globally recognized certification that will enhance your career prospects in the IT industry and provide compelling proof of your expertise. IT security professionals work both directly at IT security service providers and in-house at companies across all industries.

Additional up-to-date Office skills and know-how with cloud applications enable you to work efficiently in your professional life and are in demand at companies in all industries.

Die Teilnahme an der Zertifizierungsprüfung ist ausschließlich an einem Privat PC (kein Linux-Betriebssystem) oder in einem autorisierten PearsonVUE Testcenter möglich. 

Bitte kläre die Übernahme der Fahrtkosten zu einer ggf. in einem Testcenter im Tagespendelbereich stattfindenden Zertifizierungsprüfung vor Beginn des Lehrgangs mit der zuständigen Förderstelle ab (z.B. Agentur für Arbeit, Jobcenter, Transfergesellschaft, Rentenversicherungsanstalt). alfatraining übernimmt keine Fahrtkosten.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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