CSC 130 - Security Plus
Course Description
Cybersecurity attacks continue to grow. Increasingly, more job roles are tasked with baseline security readiness and response to address threats.
Examine the fundamentals of Cybersecurity and build a foundation of skills needed for intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.
Learn the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions that align with the objectives for CompTIA Security+. CompTIA Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.
The CompTIA Security+ Exam voucher is not included in the course. Students may purchase the exam voucher separately.
The University of Calgary is a CompTIA Academic Partner.
Course Details
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and 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
Topics
- Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities
- Physical Security
- Networks and Hosts Design and Diagnosis
- Devices and Infrastructure
- Identity, Access, and Account Management
- Cryptography and PKI
- Wireless Threats
- Virtualization, Cloud Security, and Securing Mobile Devices
- Securing Data and Applications
- Security Assessments
- Incident Response, Forensics, and Recovery
- Risk Management
- Governance and Compliance
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in IT or Cybersecurity as:
- Security Administrator
- Helpdesk Manager / Analyst
- Security Engineer / Analyst
- IT Auditors
- Systems Administrator
- Network / Cloud Engineer
- DevOps / Software Developer
- IT Project Manager
Notes
Course materials from a third-party vendor will be provided to all learners for the course.Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites for this course. However, you are required to perform a self-assessment to ensure you meet the requirements to enrol, or to complete the recommended prerequisite course.
Self-assessment for enrolment
- At least 6 months of computer networking experience
Recommended prerequisite
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Network and Linux System Administration : Optional Courses