Join us online to know what is needed to pass the CISSP certification exam and obtain experience from 4 Instructors each with over 20 years of experience in the security profession. Combined with practical labs that will enable you to perform many of the tasks that you will be expected to perform in your first position in your new security career. Learning the vocabulary and knowledge required to pass the exam is very important, but this course is designed to provide you the insight and right tools needed to defend their infrastructure and applications from those who would hold you for ransom or steal your money. There has never been a hotter career opportunity with over 4 million open jobs worldwide as described in the article listed in the reading for Session 1. This class will be taught virtually, and a text is required as specified in the syllabus. Suggested prerequisite: Four years or more of experience in security as recognized by ISC2 with a 4-year degree and five years without. You can pass the exam and provide documentation of experience later.

CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-701 provides a basic overview of General Security Concepts, Security Architecture, Security Operations, Security Program Management & Oversight, and Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations. The course builds a firm foundation for more advanced security certifications/roles. Course material is targeted toward an Information Technology (IT) professional who has networking and administrative skills in TCP/IP networks and familiarity with a networkable operating system (such as NetWare, UNIX/Linux, or Microsoft). This course enables students to begin or further a career in Cybersecurity 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. There is a primary textbook which will be required. Suggested prerequisites: one to three years IT experience, CompTIA A+ or Network+ certifications, or equivalent knowledge. This is an ONLINE course requiring a stable internet connection, and a current web browser. Audio is provided via computer or telephone line (a dial-in phone number will be available as an alternate audio connection). A computer web-camera option is preferred but not required. A Zoom test meeting to ensure compatibility is available at support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-Joining-a-Test-Meeting. This class utilizes Blackboard Ultra and is held online via Zoom.