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Learn about CompTIA certifications, career pathways and tips to earning the Security+ certification.
Boost your cybersecurity career and yearly income by obtaining your CompTIA Security+ certification.
Towson University’s CompTIA Security+ Certification Course will help you build critical skills needed to pass the CompTIA™ Security+ SY0-701 exam and advance your cybersecurity career. This course covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography and network security.
Course Format: Self-paced, online
Total Hours: 85 hours
Program Duration: Must be completed in 6 months
Tuition: $2,199
Materials: Tuition includes all instructional materials and an exam voucher for the certification exam
This course is WIOA approved and is on the Maryland Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). Students obtaining support through WIOA offices should contact Chunta Olaseha via email at colaseha AT_TOWSON to initiate the registration process.
This course is delivered by our education partners at ed2go.
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Learn about CompTIA certifications, career pathways and tips to earning the Security+ certification.
A Security+ certification is necessary to pursue a career in IT security.
Build critical skills to pass the CompTIA Security+ exam and advance your IT career.
Boost your cybersecurity career and yearly income by obtaining your CompTIA Security+ certification! According to CompTIA, five of the top six security jobs have annual salaries of $90,000 or higher, with some exceeding $127,000. The Security+ certification is widely recognized and well-respected in the IT industry and it will validate your skills and help you gain top-paying employment.
What you will learn
How you will benefit
The vendor-neutral CompTIA Security+ certification covers a broad range of security topics, including threat management, identity management, access control, cryptography, and network security. By completing this CompTIA Security+ course, learning key cybersecurity concepts and mastering accompanying quizzes and tests, you will be well-prepared to take the Security+ certification exam.
This online CompTIA 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. It also teaches the fundamental principles of cybersecurity and enables students to implement security controls that protect against a wide range of attacks and vulnerabilities.
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Certification Requirements
CompTIA recommends at least 9 to 12 months of networking experience and two years of experience IT administration with a security focus.
By course completion, you will be fully prepared to sit for the certification exam. According to CompTIAâ„¢, Security+ is the most widely-used preparation to meet the US Department of Defense's DoD 8570 compliance standard.
Listed are the technology requirements needed to enroll, and complete, our CompTIA Security+ certification course.
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Students are supported by both an assigned instructor and assigned advisor throughout the duration of the course. Students receive contact information for both upon enrollment and all communication is handled via email. Students should allow up to two business days for responses.
*NOTE: WIOA and other tuition assistance programs are not eligible for course discounts.
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