Cyber Security
Jumpstart your IT career and become a cyber security expert with this program.
9 Weeks
Program Length
Security+ SY0-601
Certification
Issuing Authority
Career Insight
What does an IT Cyber Security Specialist do?
Cyber threats evolve by the day, and therefore, the cyber security specialist is the fastest growing role in the computer technology industry. IT Cyber Security specialists play a key role in securing information systems. CompTIA Security+ certified individuals protect computer networks from cybersecurity risks, threats, and vulnerabilities. As a cyber security analyst, you’ll monitor IT systems to detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security events. In addition, some of your day-to-day tasks will include:
Perform security assessments and identify social engineering attacks and malware types
Implement secure cloud solutions
Implement data privacy and protection measures
Perform incident response and digital forensics
Implement identity and account management controls
JOB OUTLOOK
Potential Career Paths
Cyber security specialist jobs are among the fastest-growing roles in IT, as more organizations set up in-house security operations centers (SOCs) and establish IT security teams to monitor and respond to the ever-increasing number of global security incidents.
This program will educate you with the knowledge and baseline skills needed to perform the core security functions you’ll encounter as you pursue a career in IT security. It will also equip you with the knowledge you’ll need to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Individuals who have earned the CompTIA Security+ credential have the skills to find jobs as:
System Security Analyst
Helpdesk Manager / Analyst
Information Security Engineer
Cyber Defense Incident Responder
9,272
ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS AVAILABLE IN THE US
According to Burning Glass jobs data, IT Security Specialist will see available jobs grow 28.5% over the next ten years. According to ziprecruiter.com, “the majority of CompTIA Security+ Entry Level salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $69,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,500 annually.”
Note: Salaries can vary widely depending on education, experience, employer, and even geographic area. Job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights, ziprecruiter.com, and the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. Data is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
9,272
ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS AVAILABLE IN THE US
According to Burning Glass jobs data, IT Security Specialist will see available jobs grow 28.5% over the next ten years. According to ziprecruiter.com, “the majority of CompTIA Security+ Entry Level salaries currently range between $41,500 (25th percentile) to $69,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $84,500 annually.”
Note: Salaries can vary widely depending on education, experience, employer, and even geographic area. Job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights, ziprecruiter.com, and the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. Data is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
JOB OUTLOOK
Potential Career Paths
Cyber security specialist jobs are among the fastest-growing roles in IT, as more organizations set up in-house security operations centers (SOCs) and establish IT security teams to monitor and respond to the ever-increasing number of global security incidents.
This program will educate you with the knowledge and baseline skills needed to perform the core security functions you’ll encounter as you pursue a career in IT security. It will also equip you with the knowledge you’ll need to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.
Individuals who have earned the CompTIA Security+ credential have the skills to find jobs as:
System Security Analyst
Helpdesk Manager / Analyst
Information Security Engineer
Cyber Defense Incident Responder
Here's How It Works
GET TRAINED
Learn at your own pace with our expert-led online training modules.
TAKE EXAMS
Review past quizzes and tests, and take advantage of skills demonstrations and activities to prepare for the certification exam.
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS
NTI's Career Services team will connect you with employers hiring for entry-level roles in your field.
Here's How It Works
GET TRAINED
Learn at your own pace with our expert-let online training modules.
TAKE EXAMS
Review past quizzes and tests, and take advantage of skills demonstrations and activities to prepare for the certification exam.
CONNECT WITH EMPLOYERS
NTI's Career Services team will connect you with employers hiring for entry-level roles in your field.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Cyber Security – CompTIA Security+ SY0-601
This Cyber Security – CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 program is designed to help you build your cybersecurity skillset so that you can confidently perform your duties in any entry-level security role. In addition, upon successful completion of this program, the student is prepared to sit for the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification.
Attaining the CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 certification establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Additionally, Security+ incorporates best practices in hands-on troubleshooting, ensuring candidates have practical security problem-solving skills.
Scheduling Details
Schedule: Coursework available 24/7
Total Course Hours: 180
Estimated Completion Time:
Set your own pace…You decide how quickly you want to get certified.
- Students who commit 20 hours/week can complete in 9 weeks.
- Students who commit 10 hours/week can complete in 18 weeks.
Maximum time to complete: Students have access to the online course materials for 12 months.
Instruction & Evaluation Strategies
- Expert-led online video training
- Skills demonstrations, simulations, and online activities to aid learning
- Quizzes and Exams
Books and Materials Used:
No textbooks required.
Outline/Lessons
- Lesson 1: Comparing Security Roles and Security Controls
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Lesson 2: Explaining Threat Actors and Threat Intelligence
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Lesson 3: Performing Security Assessments
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Lesson 4: Identifying Social Engineering and Malware
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Lesson 5: Summarizing Basic Cryptographic Concepts
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Lesson 6: Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
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Lesson 7: Implementing Authentication Controls
Upon successful completion students will be able to:
- Compare security roles and security controls.
- Explain threat actors and threat intelligence.
- Perform security assessments and identify social engineering attacks and malware types.
- Summarize basic cryptographic concepts and implement public key infrastructure.
- Implement authentication controls.
- Implement identity and account management controls.
- Implement secure network designs, network security appliances, and secure network protocols.
- Implement host, embedded/Internet of Things, and mobile security solutions.
- Implement secure cloud solutions.
- Explain data privacy and protection concepts.
- Perform incident response and digital forensics.
- Summarize risk management concepts and implement cybersecurity resilience.
- Explain physical security.
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