Security + Fundamentals of Network Security
CATALOG COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasizes the fundamental technical understanding of computer
and network security principals. Security + is a globally recognized
certificate that validates a student’s knowledge in the implementation of
practical hardware, software, network and Internet security. A successful
candidate is prepared to take the Security+ certification exam. This course
is ideal for prospective candidates who want to master practical network and
computer security.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be
able to:
- Prove an industry applicable knowledge of digital security
concepts and best practices. This will be measured by an exam.
- Demonstrate proper computer and network security
counter-measures, protect basic and advanced communications, and use
cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to thwart attackers
in a skill demonstration scenario. This will be evaluated through
lab reports and scored with a rubric.
- Discuss challenging technical concepts among a group of peers to
arrive at a documented long-answer conclusion. This will be
assessed by project and scored by a rubric.
- Articulate security best practices that can be applied in a
corporate setting. This will be observed through a progress
interview scored by faculty using a Likert scale.
- Demonstrate preparedness to take the Comp Tia Security+ IT
certification exam. This will be measured by a comprehensive final
exam.
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