CompTIA Certification Training: Network+, Security+ (Vouchers Included)
Online CompTIA™ Network+, Security+ Training
Course Objectives
- Understand and explain a variety of networking concepts
- Implement best practices to manage networks
- Understand the digital threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities to IT systems
- Implement response procedures, risk mitigation techniques, and security features to IT systems
- Become better prepared for the CompTIA™ Network+ and Security+ certification exams
Curriculum
Network+
This course prepares you to take and pass the COMPTIA™ NETWORK+ N10-007 exam. Key topics include:
- Foundations of Networking and Infrastructure
- Addressing, Protocols, and Routing
- Cabling and Wireless Networking
- Virtualization and the Cloud, Subnets, and VLANs
- Risk Management and Security
- Network Performance and WANs
Security+
This course prepares you to take and pass the COMPTIA™ SECURITY+ SY0-501 exam. Key topics include:
- Security Attacks and Cryptography
- Security and Networking
- Securing Networks and Clients
- Mobile Security and Access Management
- Business Continuity and Risk Mitigation
Prerequisites and Requirements
While there are no official prerequisites to take this course, CompTIA™ recommends at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience and two years of IT administration experience with a security focus.
Instructor
David Grimes has more than 10 years of management and leadership experience in the private and non-profit sectors. Grimes is passionate about technology and education, having worked as academic dean, student services director, technology coordinator, teacher, consultant, and technology columnist. He holds a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University, both in Technology Education.
FAQs
- What do the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ exams involve?
The combination of Network+ and Security+ certifications prepares you to design, deploy and manage networks while ensuring their security against attack. The exams thoroughly cover these areas. Key topics include:
Network +:
• Design and implement functional networks
• Configure, manage, and maintain network devices
• Identify benefits and drawbacks of existing network configurations
• Implement network security, standards, and protocols
• Troubleshoot network problems
Security +:
• Assess the security posture of a network environment
• Recommend and implement appropriate security solutions
• Monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT
• Operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance
• Identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents - Is CompTIA certification valuable?
Glassdoor.com lists CompTIA™ certifications among “The 8 Certifications That Actually Impress Recruiters.” According to CompTIA™, 32% of its certified professionals receive pay increases, promotions or other rewards from their employers for completing their certification. High school graduates who earn CompTIA™ certification earn 22% more than their non-certified peers. - Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. - How long does it take to complete a program?
When you register, you’ll receive nine (9) months to complete this program. - What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the ECU Office of Continuing Professional Education. - When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready. Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin any time.