Provider name:

MedCerts

Program name:

IT-5100 IT Security Specialist

Program description:

The IT-5100 IT Security Specialist program is designed to help students prepare for the Security+ exam administered by CompTIA. Students are taught to implement and monitor security on networks, applications, and operating systems, and how to respond to security breaches. This course is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in Windows-based TCP/IP networks and familiarity with other operating systems, such as OS X, Unix, or Linux, and who wants to further their career in IT by acquiring a foundational knowledge of security topics; prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification examination; or use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles. Core Security+ topics covered include risk management, cryptography, identity and account management, securing individual systems, wireless LAN, public servers and dedicated systems, physical security, secure protocols and applications, testing infrastructure, and dealing with incidents. This program prepares graduates for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) Certification exam. Many IT professionals also use Security+ as the foundation for advanced security certifications or career roles.

Program URL:

https://medcerts.com/programs/it/it-security-specialist-online-training

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2018

Student teacher ratio:

1:25

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$2300.00