Security +

Catalog description

This course offers a comprehensive guide for anyone wishing to take the CompTIA Security + SY0 -301 Certification Exam. It provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in network security as well, including psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security. Students will also engage in activities that link to the Information Security Community Site.