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Collin College - Continuing Education: Course Syllabus

This course syllabus provides information for CTIA 6395 "CompTIA Security+" which prepares students to take CompTIA's Security+ certification exam by teaching skills in threats and vulnerabilities, identity and access management, security tools and technologies, risk management, and secure network architecture and design. The course uses a textbook, online labs, and covers topics like cryptography, PKI, wireless security, and disaster recovery through online sessions, and students must attend 90% of classes to complete the course and earn certification.

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Collin College - Continuing Education: Course Syllabus

This course syllabus provides information for CTIA 6395 "CompTIA Security+" which prepares students to take CompTIA's Security+ certification exam by teaching skills in threats and vulnerabilities, identity and access management, security tools and technologies, risk management, and secure network architecture and design. The course uses a textbook, online labs, and covers topics like cryptography, PKI, wireless security, and disaster recovery through online sessions, and students must attend 90% of classes to complete the course and earn certification.

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Collin College - Continuing Education

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE INFORMATION

Course Number: CTIA 6395

Course Title: CompTIA Security+ Certification

Course Description: Preparation for CompTIA's Security + exam, validating technical competency in security
administration and support.

Suggested Course Prerequisite(s): CompTIA Network+

Course Resources:

Required:
(Create CompTIA store account for student discount prices: https://store.comptia.org/user/signup)

The Official CompTIA Security+ Student Guide (Exam SY0-601) Print + eBook
https://store.comptia.org/the-official-comptia-security-plus-student-guide/p/SEC-601-SPBK-20-C

CompTIA CertMaster Labs for Security+ (SY0-601) - Student Access Key


https://store.comptia.org/comptia-certmaster-labs-for-security-plus-student-license/p/SEC-601-CMSL-20-C

Optional:

Professor Messer's CompTIA SY0-601 Security+ Course Notes


https:// www.professormesser.com/sy0-601-security-plus-course-notes/

Student Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate skills required to pass CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

Certification Notes: Part of CompTIA certification series.

What Skills Will You Learn?

• THREATS, ATTACKS & VULNERABILITIES- Detect various types of compromise and have an understanding of
penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts
• IDENTITY & ACCESS MANAGEMENT - Install and configure identity and access services, as well as management
controls
• TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS - Install, configure, and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting
issues to support organizational security
• RISK MANAGEMENT - Implement and summarize risk management best practices and the business impact
• ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN - Implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design
• CRYPTOGRAPHY & PKI - Install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure

Lesson Plan – course topics:


• Comparing and Contrasting Attacks
• Comparing and Contrasting Security Controls
• Assessing Security Posture with Software Tools
• Explaining Basic Cryptography Concepts
• Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure
• Implementing Identity and Access Management Controls
• Managing Access Services and Accounts
• Implementing a Secure Network Architecture
• Installing and Configuring Security Appliances
• Installing and Configuring Wireless and Physical Access Security
• Deploying Secure Host, Mobile, and Embedded Systems
• Implementing Secure Network Access Protocols
• Implementing Secure Network Applications
• Explaining Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Concepts
• Summarizing Secure Application Development Concepts
• Explaining Organizational Security Concepts
Course Sessions:
Listed are guidelines to indicate all topics that will be covered during your course. Do not plan your personal
calendar based on these sessions. Your instructor will give you a calendar for your class that will indicate specific
topics, assignments, and days.

Method of Evaluation:
Unless otherwise stated, course completion is evaluated on the basis of attendance. Students must be in attendance
90% of the class time in order to be considered a successful completer of the course.

Students must be in attendance 90% of each course in a certificate series for successful completion and to earn
a certificate as specified.

Students must complete all courses (core and no. of elective courses needed) to complete a certificate series within two
years from start date of the first course taken.

Refund Policy:
Please refer to www.collin.edu/ce/inforegistrar.html for our refund policy. No refunds after the start time of the first
class.

Americans with Disabilities Act:


Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to
providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to
contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950) to arrange for appropriate
accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for additional information.

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