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 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20