CompTIA Security+
Securing data is a key role in organizations of every size and type creating a multitude of opportunities for professionals who can keep online data safe and private. The CompTIA Security+ certification is considered a global standard for validating cybersecurity skills. This online course will help you master the basics of system security, network infrastructure, access control, and organizational security and prepare you to take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Job Outlook for Computer Security Professionals
Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand. Cyber Defense Magazine predicts a need for 1.8 million new cybersecurity professionals by 2022. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 32% job growth for information security analysts between now and 2028. BLS also lists this career among the fastest-growing job categories due to an increase in the frequency of hacking and attacks on computer and network infrastructure. Growth is expected across every industry, especially those that involve private information such as banks and financial services, healthcare and emerging fields such as vehicle and physical infrastructure systems. Cybersecurity professionals are well-paid. According to PayScale.com, cybersecurity analysts with CompTIA Security+ preparation command salaries above $61,000 per year.
Course Objectives
- Learn fundamentals of computer security
- Understand cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and assessments
- Gain skills to respond to cybersecurity incidents
- Learn how to monitor and secure various technological tools
- Prepare to successfully pass the CompTIA Security+ Exam
Lesson I: Introduction to CompTIA
Lesson II: Security Fundamentals
Lesson III: Threat Management
Lesson IV: Threats and Attacks
Lesson V: Application Development Security
Lesson VI: Cryptography
Lesson VII: Public Key Infrastructure and Cryptographic Protocols
Lesson VIII: Mobile, Embedded, and Specialized Device Security
Lesson IX: Networking Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
Lesson X: Network Security Appliances and Technologies
Lesson XI: Cloud and Virtualization Security
Lesson XII: Network Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
Lesson XIII: Authentication
Lesson XIV: Incident Preparation, Response, and Investigation
Lesson XV: Cybersecurity Resilience
Lesson XVI: Risk Management and Data Privacy
Lesson XVII: Preparing for the Certificate Exam
Lesson XVIII: Exploring a Career in Cybersecurity
This online class will begin within 24-hours of student enrollment. Students will have 6-months to access their course and will complete approximately 85 hours of course work during this time.
Instructor
- Linda Matthews
- Sara Perrott
Careers in Computer Security FAQs
HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFIED?CompTIA recommends 2 years of IT experience working with security and networking. Upon completion of this course students will receive a voucher valid for 12-months to register for their Exam. WHAT COMES AFTER CompTIA SECURITY?For those looking to further their career with Cyber Security the next step would be the CompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst. WHERE DO SECURITY PROFESSIONALS WORK?The highest demand is in the healthcare, financial services and retail industries. CAN I WORK REMOTELY?CompTIA research has found that many support and user-facing jobs are shifting to remote or work from home.