Overview
Ready to become a certified CompTIA professional and take your career to the next level? This bundled network and security training course aligns with the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams and serves as a comprehensive foundation to help you gain marketable and in-demand IT skills.
First, the CompTIA Network+ course will introduce you to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course, you will gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.
The Security+ training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. CompTIA Security+ is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security.
Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled network security certification course, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam and the Security+ certification exam. You will receive an exam voucher for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams. The vouchers cover the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
First, the CompTIA Network+ course will introduce you to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as hardware, topologies, and protocols, along with an introduction to the OSI model. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, virtual networks, cloud computing, segmentation, security, performance optimization, and troubleshooting. Upon completion of this course, you will gain the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, troubleshoot, and manage an existing network.
The Security+ training covers the essential knowledge and skills required to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in modern IT environments. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts and best practices in cybersecurity, including the latest trends and emerging threats. CompTIA Security+ is a widely recognized and well-respected certification in the IT industry that will validate your skills and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. This vendor-neutral certification course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security.
Upon successful completion of the lessons and exercises in this bundled network security certification course, you will be well-prepared to take CompTIA's Network+ certification exam and the Security+ certification exam. You will receive an exam voucher for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams. The vouchers cover the fee/cost to sit for the certifying exams upon eligibility.
- Voucher Included: Yes
- Course ID: GES3036
- Total Hours: 195
- Format: Asynchronous/Self-Paced
- Location: Online
- Schedule: 9 Months
- Credit(s) Earned: 19 CEU
- Instructor: Ed2go
- Cost: $4,000.00
- Category: Information Technology (I.T.)
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Labs included in this program are not supported on mobile devices (i.e., phones and tablets).
Please note that a Windows environment is required to complete some course assignments (N+).
A motherboard capable of client-side virtualization:
A 64-bit CPU
UEFI firmware
Hardware virtualization support in UEFI
Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later. Access to Windows 11 is needed for the textbook module "Installing Windows" (A+).
Mac: macOS 12 or later.
Chromebook 113 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word. To complete your assignments, you may need Microsoft Word 2003 or higher or an equivalent word-processing program, such as LibreOffice, which is available to download for free.
Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.)
Tools:
Access to copper Ethernet cable-making tools and equipment:
RJ-45 connectors
A crimping tool
Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cable to practice on
Other:
A reliable high-speed Internet connection
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The digital textbooks for the Network+ and Security+ courses are accessed via links in the course lessons.
CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks, by Jill West (eBook)
CompTIA Security+ Guide to Network Security Fundamentals, by Mark Ciampa (eBook)
What You Will Learn
The characteristics and uses of networking hardware and tools
How to install and configure wired and wireless networks
TCP/IP functionality and protocols
IP addressing concepts, including subnetting and VLANs
Cloud computing, virtualization, and remote access systems and methods
Tools and practices for monitoring network performance and health
Cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and assessments
Incident preparations, response, and risk management
Program Outcomes
Course content aligned to the most updated objectives in the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams
Optional hands-on learning activities with simulations and live virtual machine labs
Practice on multiple-choice questions to prepare you for your exam
Utilize a variety of interactives, assignments, and assessments
