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CompTIA - Security+

This course will prepare students to pass the current CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 certification. After taking this course, students will understand the field of network security and how it relates to other areas of information technology. This course also provides the broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for further study in specialized security fields, or it can serve as a capstone course that gives a general introduction to the field.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Catalog Number
SEC+
Course Prerequisites

Basic Computer Knowledge

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Management Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
General Public
Federal Employee
Delivery Method
Classroom
Online, Instructor-Led
Online, Self-Paced
Course Locations

1992 Lewis Turner Blvd
Suite 131
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

1700 North Tampa Street
Tampa, FL 33602

1320 E 9th Ave
Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33605

722 E. 9th Court
Panama City, FL 32401

317 S. 6th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101

445 Dexter Avenue
Suite 4050
Montgomery, AL 36104

5835 Callaghan Road
Suite 105
San Antonio, TX 78225

560 Warner Robins Street
Warner Robins, GA 31098

3165 Washington Road
Suite D
Augusta, GA 30907

164 NW Promontory
Suite 200
Farmington, UT 84025

6950 Columbia Gateway Dr
Suite 450
Columbia, MD 21046

620 Herndon Pkwy
Herndon, VA 20170

  • Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Self-Paced

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify security threats
  • Harden internal systems and services
  • Harden internetwork devices and services
  • Secure network communications
  • Manage a PKI
  • Manage certificates
  • Enforce an organizational security policy
  • Monitor the security infrastructure

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):

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov(link sends email). 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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