Network Security from University of Maryland Global Campus

Network Security

(Designed to help prepare for the CompTIA Security+ exam.) Prerequisite: CMIT 265, CSIA 302, or CompTIA Network+ certification. A study of the fundamental concepts of computer security and its implementation. The aim is to assess and mitigate risk, evaluate and select appropriate technologies, and apply proper security safeguards.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

2 - Intermediate

Course Catalog Number

21171

Course Prerequisites

Prerequisite: CMIT 265, CSIA 302, or CompTIA Network+ certification

Training Purpose

Functional Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Online, Instructor-Led

National CAE Designated Institution

Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, students should be able to:

Assess risk and implement risk mitigation solutions
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and products to provide infrastructure, application, operation, and information security safeguards
Apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA)
Comply with security policies, standards, and procedures, as well as laws and regulations

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):

Competency Areas

Work Roles

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