LAN153 (IT Security Essentials: Security+)

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Keywords

Security Awareness, Information Assurance Awareness, Best Practices, Awareness Training, Security Safeguards, Protecting Sensitive Information, Workplace Security, Security Controls, Computer Security

Project

National Information, Security, and Geospatial Technology Consortium (NISGTC)

Authors

Sands, Susan

Date Submitted

2014-04

Material Type

Online Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Moraine Valley Community College

Industry Partner

Cybersecurity

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This course introduces the basic principles of network security. The student will be introduced to computer network vulnerabilities and threats and how to safeguard computer networks from those vulnerabilities and threats. This course will expose the student to network security planning, network security technology, network security organization and the legal and ethical issues associated with network security. This course is designed to prepare the successful student for the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Industry (NAISC)

Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)

Occupation (SOC)

Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization