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SecurityPlus Pro: Captiva's Path to CompTIA Security+ Certification
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.
Course Overview
Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
CS201
Course Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites to qualify for the Security+ certification but it is highly recommended that individuals take the Network+ certification before taking the Security+ training and certification exam and have about 1-2 years of experience working with information systems and networking.
Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
Contractor
Federal Employee
General Public
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Course Location
8201 Corporate Dr., Suite 635
Landover, MD 20785
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
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.
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