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Computer and Security Fundamentals

Provide students with the necessary understanding and abilities to apply computer and network security fundamentals and methods. Upon completion of this online course a student should be able to have successfully taken the CompTIA?s Security+ certification exam and received a CompTIA Security+ industry certification.

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Contact Information

Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
709 Mechem Drive
Ruidoso, NM 88345

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
1 - Basic
Course Catalog Number
IS131
Course Prerequisites

None

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  1. Differentiate/distinguish between the different network design elements, components, ports and protocols, their respective threats & mitigation techniques.
  2. Identify& apply industry best practices for access control methods.
  3. Deploy various authentication models & identify the components of each.
  4. Conduct periodic audits of system security settings & know how to improve analysis by auditing network security procedures & carry out vulnerability assessments using common tools.
  5. Use monitoring tools on systems/networks & direct security-related anomalies.
  6. Determine the appropriate use of network security tools.
  7. Know authentication models & their components.

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):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Network Services
  • Systems Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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