CompTIA Security+

The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; and cryptography. The course covers new topics in network security as well, including psychological approaches to social engineering attacks, Web application attacks, penetration testing, data loss prevention, cloud computing security, and application programming development security.

At a Glance

Inf Tech Apps CompTIA Security+
Course #	CTS 4121	3 credit hours
Cost	$656.94	$218.98 credit hour
Summer	Part of Term 1	5/16/22 - 8/12/22
Fall	Part of Term 1	8/22/22 - 12/10/22

Students looking to register for CompTIA Security+ should contact their student advisor. 

Register as a degree-seeking student

Admission Requirements

CTS 4121 is a stand-alone course that can be applied as an elective for computer science (with advisor/chair approval), cybersecurity and IT majors. In order to qualify for the course, you need to have completed CGS 3763: Operating Systems Concepts, COP 4634: Systems and Networks I, OR COP: 4610 Theory and Fundamentals of Operating Systems.

Tuition Assistance

In order to be eligible for financial aid or military benefits, the courses must apply to your degree, and, for financial aid, you need to be degree-seeking.

Career Advancement

CompTIA® Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. Organizations that have contributed to the development of Security+ include Target, Netflix, Splunk, John Hopkins, General Dynamics I, and the Center for Information Warfare Training. 

Jobs that use CompTIA® Security+

• Security Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Helpdesk Manager/Analyst
• Network/Cloud Engineer
• DevOps/Software Developer
• Security Engineer/Analyst
• IT Auditors