At A Glance
Two-course series to prepare students to test for the CompTIA Security+ (Security+) certification exam.
Courses are offered in sequence beginning in the first spring sub-term (January) and completing in the second spring sub-term (May).
Median annual salary for entry-level Network Support Technicians and Jr. System Administrators is $63,460 and can range up to $106,420 for advanced technicians.
Earn 6 credits towards Lackawanna College’s Cyber Security Associate in Science Degree.
CompTIA Security+ (Security+) Exam Preparation Program
Lackawanna College has developed an in-depth, two-course series to prepare students to test for the CompTIA Security+ (Security+) certification exam. The Security+ exam is one of the cybersecurity industry’s most widely recognized and respected entry-level certifications. The two courses will cover a breadth of topics including threats and vulnerabilities, architecture and design, cryptography, incident response, governance and risk management. In addition to preparing the student for the Security+ exam, participants will earn 6 credits towards Lackawanna College’s Cyber Security Associate in Science Degree.
The Course Work
CYB 205: Cyber Security Design Principles
(Security+ Part 1)
Course Description:
This is the first course in the 2-course information security fundamentals series that introduces the student to security design principles and cryptography essentials. This course establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role. Students will learn today’s best practices for risk management and risk mitigation, including the ability to identify and address security threats, attacks and vulnerabilities. After completing the two information security courses, the student will be ready to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam.
Course Objectives:
- Compare penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts.
- Detect various types of security compromise.
- Develop secure network architectures and system designs.
- Configure identity and access services, as well as management controls.
- Apply risk management best practices.
CYB 215: Introduction to Cryptography
(Security+ Part 2)
Course Description:
This is the second course in the 2-course information security fundamentals series that introduces the student to security design principles and cryptography essentials. This course introduces the student to public key infrastructure and cryptographic protocols. Students will also learn about endpoint and application development security practices including mobile, embedded and specialized devices. Finally, the course will provide knowledge about network security technologies including wireless network security. After completing these two information security courses, the student will be ready to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification exam.
Course Objectives:
- Compare and contrast basic concepts of cryptography and public key infrastructure.
- Apply appropriate public key infrastructure, certificate management and associated components.
- Monitor and secure hybrid environments including mobile, IoT and cloud.
- Compare mobile security concepts with mobility tools and technology.
More About the Program
Expected Job Growth
Cybersecurity Analysts and Information Technology (IT) specialists are in demand. Nearly every organization that uses computers and computing devices needs computer and technology support.
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects computer support jobs to grow 10% between now and 2027, twice the rate of overall job growth.
- BLS data indicates that computer support specialists earn $54,760 per year or $26.33 per hour on average.
- BLS data indicates that the median annual salary for entry-level Network Support Technicians and Jr. System Administrators is $63,460 and can range up to $106,420 for advanced technicians.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in this program. However, you should have a basic understanding of computer systems and cybersecurity principles.
Tuition and Program Fees
$2,400 includes 6 credits and 1 exam voucher
Registration and Enrollment
This program is 100% online. The two courses are offered in sequence beginning in the first spring sub-term (January) and completing in the second spring sub-term (May).