Introduction to Computer Security

Catalog description

4 0 The topics covered in this course align with the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills students need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA Security+ is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Students will be able to: detect various types of compromise and understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts; install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security; implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design; install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls; implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact; install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure. Pre/Corequisite(s): CIS 130