INT-1620 Security+ Preparation

Credits: 3
This introductory security course provides students with the knowledge and skills to assess the security posture of an enterprise, recommend and implement appropriate solutions to secure the network infrastructure and devices. They will also be introduced to the applicable laws and policies that must be implemented to maintain compliance in various industries. Students will be able to conduct risk assessments, and will identify, analyze and mitigate security incidents.

This course maps to the Computing Technology Industry Association’s (CompTIA) Security+ exam, which covers attacks, threats and vulnerabilities, network architecture and design, implementation, operations, incident response, governance, risk and compliance. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to take CompTIA’s vendor neutral Security+ exam. Security+ certification is globally recognized Industry certification for entry-level security professionals. (CyberWatch common course equivalent: CW 160). This credit course may also be taken as a continuing education course TEC-704 Computer Security/Security+.
Prerequisite(s): INT-1010 and INT-1450 or INT-1550 .
Course Outcomes

Identify the necessary steps to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities on an enterprise network.
Determine the appropriate response to security incidents and events.
Implement appropriate security solutions, based on an assessment of the security posture of an enterprise.
Identify secure practices for hybrid networking environments, including mobile and cloud.
Identify applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk and compliance for specific industries