COM3074 - Cyber Fundamentals and Security+ Training and Certification Prep

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

This course is to prepare those interested in developing entry-level skills, knowledge and ability to protect and defend the network systems in a cybersecurity environment and interested in taking the CompTIA Security + Certification Exam which can lead to an entry-level position such as an Information Security Analyst. Cybercrime is one of the most significant and evolving threats to our ever-changing digital environment.

Course Outline

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of penetration testing an vulnerability scanning concepts (threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities)
install, configure, and deploy network while assessing and troubleshooting issues to support organizational security (technologies and tools)
implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design (architecture and design)
install and configure identity and access services, as well as management controls (identity and access management)
implement and summarize risk management best practices and business impact (risk management)
understand of basic cryptographic concepts, algorithms, and functions. Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure (cryptography and PKI)

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapiolani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .

Prerequisites

1. 1-2 years prior IT experience.
2. Successfully passed the Comp TIA A+ or IT Fundamentals Certification Exam or successfully passed the Introduction to IT and A+ Certification Exam Prep course offered at Kapi`olani Community College.
3. This course is completely online and participants will need basic computer skills such as uploading and downloading files from the Internet, PC operating system navigation skills.
4. Participants should also have reliable internet access, Internet usage skills including accessing the Internet and navigating web pages.