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CSNT 177 Security + Certification Preparation

3 credits
Prepares students for taking the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The six domains of this exam’s objectives match directly to the current skill standards for IT security professionals.

Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be prepared to take a certification exam that covers the skills related to:

  • Network Security
  • Compliance and Operational Security
  • Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Application, Data and Host Security
  • Access Control and Identity Management
  • Cryptography

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20