SY0-701 Prep: Viruses, Threats & Compromise Indicators
Learn how to identify, analyze, and respond to various malware types and compromise indicators. This course strengthens your understanding of threats for real-world security roles and helps you prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
Last update: Dec 2023
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Focus: CompTIA Security+ Training Courses, CompTIA Courses, Certification Courses, Cyber Security Certification Courses, Cyber Security Courses for Beginners, Cyber Security Courses
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This Viruses, Threats & Compromise Indicators Course will teach you:
- Types of Malware:
Explore viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and more. - Crypto Malware & Ransomware:
Learn how attackers encrypt data for ransom and how to defend against it. - Keyloggers and Rootkits:
Understand how these stealthy threats capture sensitive data undetected. - Polymorphic Malware:
Study how code that changes itself can evade detection.
- Remote Access Trojans (RATs):
Discover how attackers use RATs to gain full control over victim systems. - Backdoors and Logic Bombs:
Recognize hidden vulnerabilities and conditional triggers used by attackers. - Indicators of Compromise:
Learn how to detect signs that a system or network has been breached. - Armored Viruses and Obfuscation:
Understand advanced malware techniques that resist analysis and removal.
Included in the Viruses, Threats & Compromise Indicators Course
1.5 Hours of On-Demand Video
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
Network Administrator
IT Support Specialist
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSEIntroduction
Cyber Security 2024 Forecast
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Introduction
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What is a Malware
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What is Polymorphic Malware
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What are Viruses
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Crypto Malwares and Ransomwares
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Armoured Virus
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Worms
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What is a Trojan Horse
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What are RootKits
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The concept of KeyLoggers
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Adwares
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Spywares
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What are Bots
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Remote Access Trojans or RAT-s
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What is a Logic Bomb
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Backdoors
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Indicators of System and Network Compromise
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Chapter Review and Summary
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Audio Version of Training
Audio Download
Preview
Requirements
Basic understanding of computers and IT concepts
Description of Viruses, Threats & Compromise Indicators Training
This course introduces you to the mechanics, behavior, and impact of various types of malware, including viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, adware, and ransomware. You’ll learn how they operate, spread, and compromise systems and networks.
It also covers advanced topics like polymorphic malware, keyloggers, rootkits, RATs, and indicators of compromise (IOCs). The course includes real-world examples to help connect theory with practice and will prepare you for Security+ SY0-701 and other foundational cybersecurity certifications.
- Identify and analyze common malware threats and attack vectors
- Explore behaviors of stealthy and evasive malware
- Learn how to detect signs of system or network compromise
- Study threats that target personal, corporate, and infrastructure assets
- Build foundational knowledge for incident response and malware analysis
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the threat awareness and vocabulary needed for entry-level cybersecurity roles and SY0-701 exam readiness.
Who Is This Course For
This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ exam or seeking to strengthen their knowledge of malware, threats, and system compromise indicators in real-world environments.
Course Instructor
StationX
StationX has been an award-winning, leading provider of online cybersecurity training and consultancy services since 1999. Through hands-on learning experiences, StationX offers the most engaging and effective way to learn real-world concepts and skills essential for a successful cyber career.
StationX has built and aggregated over 1,000 classes, virtual labs, practice tests, and exam simulations covering cybersecurity, hacking, penetration testing, certifications, Linux, networking, and cloud computing. Their training has benefited more than 250,000 students in 195+ countries, earning them the prestigious AI Cyber Security Educator of the Year 2020 Award.
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Testimonials
Dionn B.
Enjoyed the training, a great starting training towards prepping for your test.
Sham S.
The Viruses, Threats & Compromise Indicators course was a great way to get up to speed on the latest cybersecurity threats. The course was well-organized and the instructor was very engaging.
Sajid H.
This course is a valuable resource for anyone preparing for CompTIA Security+ certification. The topics covered are comprehensive and well-explained, making it an effective study tool.
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