The Computer Security Technician course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to become an IT security professional. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide information security for infrastructure, applications, and operations while being able to identify risks and understand risk mitigation activities. They will also acquire the knowledge necessary to apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity, availability, and identify appropriate technologies and products. In addition, students learn to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure as well as describe networking technologies, understand basic design principles, adhere to wiring standards, and use testing tools. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA Network+ Certification exams.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to support the IT infrastructure through installing and configuring systems to secure applications, networks, and devices as well as perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques. It also prepares students to students learn to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate, and configure basic network infrastructure as well as describe networking technologies, understand basic design principles, adhere to wiring standards, and use testing tools. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion.

Program Objectives

This course covers the following key areas and topics:

• The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model
• Networking Connectors and Wiring Standards
• The Current Ethernet Specifications
• Networking Devices
• Introduction to the Internet Protocol
• IP Addressing
• Lesson IP Subnetting, Troubleshooting IP, and Introduction to NAT
• Introduction to IP Routing
• Routing Protocols
• Switching and Virtual LANs
• Wireless Networking
• Remote Network Access
• Using Statistics and Sensors to Ensure Network Availability
• Organizational Documents and Policies
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Data Center Architecture and Cloud Concepts
• Network Troubleshooting Methodology
• Network Software Tools and Commands
• Network Security Concepts
• Common Types of Attacks
• Security Fundamentals
• Risk Management
• Organizational Security
• Cryptography
• Network Connectivity
• Secure Network Configuration
• Authentication
• Access Control
• Enterprise Architecture
• Secure Assests
• Securing Specialized Systems
• Secure Applications
• Disaster Planning and Recovery
• Threat Detection and Response

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

	CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
	CompTIA Network+ N10-009

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.