• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

The CompTIA Security+ validates foundational, vendor-neutral IT security knowledge and skills. The perfect solution to secure your organization’s network or improve your knowledge of basic technical cybersecurity concepts. Gain skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, and laws.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • administer, configure, design and troubleshoot network security;
  • minimize the threat of external attacks and viruses with successful countermeasures;
  • implement general security services on various computer networks;
  • harden networks and operating systems;
  • execute essential security technologies — TCP/IP firewalls and VPN; and
  • acquire the relevant knowledge and skills required to pass the Security+ certification exam.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Work Roles