CompTIA Security+ / Security Specialist

Course details

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in:

• Network security
• Compliance and operational security
• Threats and vulnerabilities
• Application, data and host security
• Access control and identity management
• Cryptography

UniCollege provides tuition towards this qualification and is an authorised CompTIA delivery partner.

Type of Programme

• Part time
• Agent programme/international certification

In the case of an agent programme, UniCollege registers the students, provides tuition and conducts formative assessments. The agent body usually sets and/or verifies the final examinations, and certifies the student. Agent programmes provide local and/or international mobility to students.

Why CompTIA Certifications?

• Demand is high for qualified, knowledgeable IT professionals. In a rapidly evolving field like technology, employers can find it difficult to pinpoint the job candidates with the right knowledge and skills to fill these positions. 86% of IT hiring managers therefore place a high or medium priority on IT certifications during the job candidate evaluation process, according to a 2011 CompTIA survey.
• CompTIA certifications are vendor-neutral credentials that cover the specific tasks and knowledge required for IT jobs, and are well-recognised in the industry.
• IT professionals with certifications on their resume command better jobs, earn higher salaries and have more doors open to new multi-industry opportunities.

Career fields

Successful learners can enter IT positions such as:

• Security architect
• Security engineer
• Security consultant/specialist
• Information assurance technician
• Security administrator
• Systems administrator
• Network administrator

Programme Outline
Security+
Network Security

• Explain the security function and purpose of network devices and technologies
• Apply and implement secure network administration principles
• Distinguish and differentiate network design elements and compounds
• Implement and use common protocols
• Identify commonly used default network ports
• Implement a wireless network in a secure manner 

Compliance and Operational Security

• Explain risk related concepts
• Carry out appropriate risk mitigation strategies
• Execute appropriate incident response procedures
• Explain the importance of security related awareness and training
• Compare and contrast aspects of business continuity
• Explain the impact and proper use of environmental controls
• Execute disaster recovery plans and procedures
• Exemplify the concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA) 

Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Different types of malware and attacks
• Different types of social engineering attacks
• Different types of wireless and application attacks
• Different types of mitigation and deterrent techniques
• Implement assessment tools and techniques to discover security threats and vulnerabilities
• Explain the proper use of penetration testing versus vulnerability scanning

Application, Data and Host Security

• Explain the importance of application security
• Carry out appropriate procedures to establish host security
• Explain the importance of data security 

Access Control and Identity Management

• Explain the function and purpose of authentication services
• Explain the fundamental concepts and best practices related to authentication, authorisation and access control
• Implement appropriate security controls when performing account management 

Cryptography

• Summarise general cryptography concepts
• Use and apply appropriate cryptographic tools and products
• Explain the core concepts of public key infrastructure
• Implement PKI, certificate management and associated components 

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. UniCollege reserves the right to change the programme content due to changes in the regulatory environment, legislation, market requirements and other reasons. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.