IT SECURITY

Value: $3,500

Scholarship funding helps make this opportunity available to eligible Mid-South residents for $250.

Quick Facts

CompTIA Security+ summary checklist for IT Security Memphis.

Protect networks, systems, and data while developing the cybersecurity skills employers need.

Skills learned in CompTIA Security+ IT training Memphis.

Threat Detection

Risk Management

Network Security

Identity & Access Management

Incident Response

Duration of CompTIA Security+ IT Security Training Memphis

9 Weeks

Monday - Thursday

108 course hours

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Course Overview

IT Security prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification, the industry-recognized credential that validates the knowledge and skills needed to secure today's technology environments. This instructor-led course develops the technical understanding and practical experience required to identify threats, manage risk, protect network infrastructure, and respond to cybersecurity incidents.

Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on labs, students learn how to secure networks, manage identities and access, implement security controls, respond to incidents, and apply cybersecurity best practices across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Whether you're pursuing a career in cybersecurity, security operations, systems administration, cloud security, or compliance, CompTIA Security+ provides the foundation employers expect.

Hands-on Skills You'll Build

Learning by doing is at the core of IT Security. Throughout the course, you'll work through real-world cybersecurity scenarios that prepare you for both the CompTIA Security+ certification and security-focused IT roles.

You'll build experience:

Identifying and analyzing cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
Implementing security controls to protect systems and networks
Configuring authentication, authorization, and access controls
Monitoring systems for suspicious activity and security events
Investigating and responding to security incidents
Applying encryption and data protection techniques
Assessing risk and recommending security improvements
Securing cloud, wireless, and hybrid environments
Following cybersecurity best practices to protect organizational data and infrastructure

What You'll Learn

Throughout this course, you'll develop the knowledge needed to identify, prevent, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats, including:

Cybersecurity principles and security controls
Threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
Identity and access management
Network and cloud security
Security architecture and secure system design
Security operations and incident response
Risk management, governance, and compliance
Cryptography and data protection
Business continuity and disaster recovery concepts

Certification Preparation

This course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification, one of the world's most recognized cybersecurity credentials. The certification validates the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess security risks, protect enterprise systems, respond to incidents, and support an organization's overall cybersecurity strategy.

Upon successfully completing the course, eligible students receive:

One CompTIA Security+ certification exam voucher
Access to Tech901's on-site Pearson VUE Testing Center
Certification preparation materials, practice exams, and hands-on labs
Guidance from experienced instructors throughout the certification process

Tech901 encourages students to complete their certification exam within 30 days of finishing class while the material is still fresh. Earning your CompTIA Security+ certification demonstrates your ability to secure modern technology environments and qualifies you for a wide range of cybersecurity and information security roles.

While passing the certification exam is not required to successfully complete the course, students who earn their Security+ certification significantly strengthen their qualifications for cybersecurity positions and continue building toward advanced security and cloud certifications.

“Before Tech901, I wasn’t sure how to break into tech. Now, I have the skills, the certification, and the confidence to move forward in my career.”

Rekia Kelly - Fogelman Properties,

Marketing Technology Systems Admin

Career Opportunities

Protect the Technology Organizations Depend On

CompTIA Security+ prepares students for entry-level cybersecurity roles responsible for protecting systems, networks, and data. The skills developed in this course are valued by employers across government, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, education, and corporate IT environments.

Security+ is one of the most widely recognized cybersecurity certifications and is often requested or preferred for positions focused on information security, risk management, and secure IT operations.

Common Career Opportunities

Cybersecurity Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Security Administrator
Systems Administrator
Network Security Administrator
Cyber Defense Analyst
Information Assurance Technician
Security Consultant (Entry-Level)
IT Security Specialist

What Comes Next

Cybersecurity professionals benefit from a broad understanding of data, programming, and emerging technologies. After earning your CompTIA Security+ certification, you can continue into Database Fundamentals to strengthen your data knowledge or Code 1.0 to build programming skills that support automation, software development, and artificial intelligence.

Explore the pathways below to continue expanding your technical expertise and discover where your interests can take you next.

CODE: Earn the PCEP Certification, 16-week