CompTIA Security+ validates knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, operational security and general security concepts. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that is taught around the world. This is an excellent foundation for an IT professional in network security.
Skills You Will Gain
- Identify key threats to network security
- Recognise the security vulnerabilities and safeguards of JavaScript, Active X and Java applets
- Encrypt and decrypt data
- Recognise the types of email attacks and how to combat them
- Secure email messages
- Defend against protocol-based attacks and device attacks
- Set security zones and privacy options
Qualification Overview
EXAM CODE | TITLE |
SK0-002 | CompTIA Security+ |
Job Prospects
- Security Specialist
- 2nd Line Support
Progression
- Checkpoint
- Cisco
- Juniper
Prerequisite
- Level 3 Networking certification
Cost and Duration
£800 / 16 Weeks (2 days per week)