Security + CTS2120C

This course provides the student with an understanding of the computer, network, infrastructure, and information security issues faced by industry worldwide. Expertise necessary to combat and protect intellectual property from theft and destruction are also developed. The skills developed by students who complete this course will prepare them for the Security+ certification exam.

Correlated Learning Outcomes

  • IT. 1. Carry out trouble-shooting strategies for resolving an identified end-user IT problem.
  • IT. 2. Differentiate among various operating systems.
  • IT. 3. Explain the process of authentication and authorization between end-user devices and computing network resources.
  • IT. 5. Identify basic components of an end-user IT system.
  • IT. 9. Use a variety of practices for making end-user IT systems secure.
  • IT. 18. Differentiate among a variety of technology-based sensory interactions.
  • IT. 22. Carry out basic computer network troubleshooting techniques.
  • IT. 23. Describe the layers, protocols and components of the OSI model.
  • IT. 24. Diagram the components of an integrated IT system.
  • IT. 25. Differentiate among various computer networking models.
  • IT. 26. Differentiate among various techniques for making a computer network secure.
  • IT. 27. Summarize the flow of data through a computer network scenario.
  • IT. 32. Summarize the differences among various programming languages.
  • IT. 35. Differentiate among strategies for business continuity provisioning of IT resources at the enterprise level.
  • IT. 36. Discuss data governance and its implications for users as well as IT professionals.
  • IT. 37. Identify a variety of enterprise-level digital storage technologies.
  • IT. 38. Implement an application of virtualization.
  • IT. 39. Modify a system to improve data confidentiality or regulatory compliance.
  • IT. 40. Summarize the implications of various cloud computing models.
  • IT. 41. Summarize the security implications and risks for distributed IT systems.
  • IT. 42. Use communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills as a member of a diverse team.
  • IT. 43. Describe the attitudes, knowledge and abilities associated with quality customer service.
  • IT. 44. Produce technical documentation responsive to an identified computing scenario
  • IT. 45. Use documentation or a knowledge base to resolve a technical challenge in an identified computing scenario.
  • IT. 46. Discuss significant trends and emerging technologies and their impact on global society.
  • IT. 47. Demonstrate professional behavior in response to an ethically-challenging scenario in computing.
  • IT. 49. Describe IT procurement processes for goods and services.