Overview

CompTIA Security + is a two part course that maps to CompTIA's Security+ certification.  Part one covers Network Security.  Students capture, analyze, and generate IP traffic, exploit protocol weaknesses, examine defensive solutions, install, configure, and test a powerful NIDS solution, and create a Linux based router/firewall solution.  Part two is Host Security.  A broad range of general security techniques such as packet filtering, password policies, and file integrity checking are covered. Special attention is given to securing network services common to each platform. This online course is 120 hours.

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Identify general security concepts
  • Identify and manage internal and external security threats
  • Understand and implement internal systems and security services
  • Understand and implement Internet devices and security services
  • Secure a network communications infrastructure
  • Manage a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate(s)
  • Develop, implement and enforce an organizational security policy
  • Monitor and manage an organization's security infrastructure

Prerequisites: Thorough knowledge of TCP/IP, Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge and experience.

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Course Fee: $1,695

 To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600