IT SECURITY
CERTIFICATION: COMPTIA SECURITY+
$250
9 weeks
Monday -Thursday
Includes one certification voucher attempt for the CompTIA Security+ and course materials.
Retail Value: $3,500
Scholarship funding helps make this opportunity available to eligible Mid-South residents for $250.
POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITES
The CompTIA Security+ certification prepares students for careers focused on protecting systems, networks, and organizational data. Individuals who earn the CompTIA Security+ certification may qualify for positions such as:
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Information Security Analyst
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Cybersecurity Analyst
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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
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Security Administrator
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Systems Administrator
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Network Administrator
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Cybersecurity Support Specialist
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Security Technician
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IT Security Specialist
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Information Assurance Analyst
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Vulnerability Management Analyst
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Infrastructure Security Specialist
What Employers Are Looking For
The CompTIA Security+ certification validates foundational cybersecurity skills, including:
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Threat Detection and Response
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Security Operations
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Identity and Access Management
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Network Security
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Risk Management
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Vulnerability Assessment
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Security Monitoring
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Incident Response
These skills are commonly requested by employers seeking professionals responsible for protecting systems, networks, and sensitive information.
Why CompTIA Security+ Matters
CompTIA Security+ is one of the most widely recognized cybersecurity certifications in the industry and is often requested by employers hiring for security-focused technology roles.
As organizations continue to invest in cybersecurity, Security+ helps validate the foundational knowledge required to identify threats, protect technology assets, and support secure business operations.
COURSE SUMMARY
Prerequisite: CompTIA Net+
IT Security at Tech901 provides students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to identify, assess, and respond to today's cybersecurity threats. Building upon the networking and infrastructure concepts introduced through CompTIA Network+, this course prepares students for the CompTIA Security+ certification while introducing the principles, tools, and practices used to protect modern technology environments.
Through instructor-led lessons and hands-on labs, students gain experience working with cybersecurity concepts including threat detection, risk management, identity and access management, network security, incident response, and security operations. Students learn how to evaluate security risks, implement protective controls, and support secure technology environments across a variety of business settings.
The course covers essential cybersecurity topics including security architecture, governance and compliance, vulnerability management, cloud security, cryptography, endpoint protection, and security monitoring. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to identify threats and support organizational security objectives.
By the end of IT Security, students will be prepared to pursue the CompTIA Security+ certification, one of the most widely recognized cybersecurity credentials in the industry. The knowledge and certification earned through this course validate a student's ability to apply security best practices across modern technology environments and serve as a significant milestone in the Tech901 IT Professional Pathway.
AREA EMPLOYERS
LAWRENCE D.
DATA ANALYST
Lawrence Dennis, 32, works as a TEKsystems contractor but he still comes by Tech901 every once in a while to make sure he's staying sharp. At work, his primary duties include patch governance and project management- so he’s constantly referring back to what he’s learned at Tech901 while also making sure to stay up-to-date on new trends.
