CompTIA S+ SECURITY Level 3

Level 3
Further Education
Portadown Campus
CompTIA

Overview

IT security is paramount to organisations as cloud computing and mobile devices have changed the way we do business. With the massive amounts of data transmitted and stored on networks throughout the world, it’s essential to have effective security practices in place.

That’s where CompTIA Security+ comes in. Get the Security+ certification to show that you have the skills to secure a network and deter hackers and you’re ready for the job.

Security+ is government approved
Security+ is globally recognised
Security+ provides substantial earnings potential
Security+ is industry supported

Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to:

Identify risk
Participate in risk mitigation activities
Provide infrastructure, application, information and operational security
Apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability
Identify appropriate technologies and products
Troubleshoot security events and incidents
Operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws and regulations

SRC is a test centre for all of our CompTIA certifications and overseen by PearsonVUE.

: Applicants should have successfully completed CompTIA A+ before enrolling on this course.
: The course covers essential security concepts, including risk management, threat analysis, network security, cryptography, and compliance. Students will explore both physical and logical security measures, understanding how to protect systems and data from various threats.
: Assessment is through one online exam overseen by PearsonVUE.
: There are a wide range of job roles in the IT security field including security architect, security engineer, security/system administrator and network administrator. As well as being a useful support to those roles, the certification can also be useful for those in careers that require specialist security knowledge, such as database, networking or programming.
: Completing this course equips students with the skills necessary for various roles in the cybersecurity field, such as security analyst, security engineer, or IT auditor. The CompTIA Security+ certification is highly regarded by employers, enhancing job prospects in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.

: Faculty of Computing, Design & Academic Studies

FacultyCDAC@src.ac.uk 028 3025 9686