Courses

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Learn basic IT security concepts and best practices.
Identify security threats and learn how to defend against them.
Prepare for and pass the CompTIA Security+ (SYO-701) exam.

CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification for those inspiring to be IT professionals. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. This Security+ Certification Prep Course provides the basic knowledge needed to plan, implement, and maintain information security in a vendor-neutral format. This includes risk management, host and network security, authentication and access control systems, cryptography, and organizational security. This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SYO-701). The CompTIA Security+ certification is the leading entry-level IT certification for those looking to break into the exciting field of cybersecurity.  Recommended completion of CompTIA A+ or at least one year working in the technology industry.

The number of jobs available for Security+ certified technicians exceeds the supply in many parts of the US.  Understanding of basic security measures is a requirement today for any IT position and Security+ confirms your knowledge. Security+ certification is also approved by the Department of Defense (DoD) to meet Directive 8570.1 requirements. If you’re seeking employment in the government, then it is a required certification.

This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (SYO-701) which will be taken at the end of the term.

This course will run September 30 through December 18, 2024.