The following notes are provided for people studying for the CompTIA Security+ exam.  You are welcome to download and use them.  If you notice any problems with the notes, please let me know via email (joseph@ripplesoftware.ca).  Below the notes you can find a Security+ video series in progress.  The videos present comprehensive descriptions of topics required for the exam.

Risk Management	Core Security Concepts	Corporate Policy
Threat Classifications	Laws, Standards, and Organizations	Access Controls
Network Topography	Protocols	Ports
Defensive Network Security	Data Security	Hardware Security
Software Security	Software Security Tools	Wireless Access
VPN Security	Virtualization	Encryption Standards
PKI Public Key Infrastructure	Cloud Security

Section 1 – Risk Management

Risk Management 1 – Key Concepts

Risk Management 2 – Phase Controls

Risk Management 3 – Defensive Security

Risk Management 4 – Asset Value

Risk Management 5 – Risk Response

Section 2 – Core Security Concepts

Section 3 – Corporate Policy

Section 5 Network Topography

Network Topography 1 – Packets & Protocols

Network Topography 2 – Layer Models

Network Topography 3 – Zones and Topographies

Network Topography 4 – Hardware Devices

Network Topography 5 – Network Security

Network Topography 6 – Industrial Architectures