CyberOps & Security/Cybersecurity
Intermediate

CompTIA Security+
Offered by:
CompTIA

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Course Description

CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. CompTIA is trusted by employers around the globe. The Security+ certification establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs.

Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills in the areas of:

  • Attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
  • Architecture and design
  • Implementation
  • Operations and incident response
  • Governance, risk, and compliance


Security+ is compliant with ISO 17024 standards and approved by the US DoD to meet directive 8140/8570.01-M requirements.

Who should complete this credential?

This credential and the associated coursework are ideal for individuals looking to advance their IT networking security career. 

The CompTIA Security+ credential validates your understanding of core network security concepts, how to respond to a security incident, and how to ensure proper policies and infrastructure are in place to avoid a security event. This credential covers all the basics in each of these areas and provides you with an unmatched breadth of skills in a vendor-neutral format.

This credential is ideal for individuals who would like to advance their existing IT career or build their understanding of IT security. Jobs that use CompTIA Security+ include security administrators, systems administrators, security engineers or analysts, IT project managers, IT auditors, network or cloud engineers, and software developers.

Step-by-Step Guide to Begin Credential

Once you’ve reviewed the exam prep and you’re ready to take the course, follow the steps below:

  • Navigate to the CompTIA Certification Hub
  • Before proceeding to check out or scheduling an exam, reach out to NCBCE to see if you qualify to take the exam for free or speak to a representative from your school to see if this course is offered at no-cost
  • Once you understand if you qualify, you can complete the exam via PearsonVue online and follow the step-by-step instructions to create an account, select your online exam, and earn your credential


Note:
This course aligns with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Career and Technical Education (CTE) high school course(s): Network Security II.

Potential Careers

​​Contact our NCBCE staff to see if you qualify for a free course.