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Course Number: IT101
MULTI CERTIFICATE (A+/NETWORK+/CCNA/ MCP/SECURITY+)

Security+

Module 1: General Security Concepts

• Access Control
  
• Authentication
  
• Non-essential Services and Protocols
  
• Attacks
  
• Malicious Code
  
• Social Engineering
  
• Auditing - Logging, system scanning
  
  

Module 2: Communication Security

• Remote Access
  
• Email
  
• Web
  
• Directory - Recognition not administration
  
• File Transfer
  
• Wireless
  
  

Module 3: Infrastructure Security

• Devices
  
• Media
  
• Security Topologies
  
• Intrusion Detection
  
• Security Baselines
  
  

Module 4: Basics of Cryptography

• Algorithms
  
• Concepts of Using Cryptography
  
• PKI
  
• Standards and Protocols
  
• Key Management/Certificate Lifecycle
  
  

Module 5: Operational/Organizational Security

• Physical Security
  
• Disaster Recovery
  
• Business Continuity
  
• Policy and Procedures
  
• Privilege Management
  
• Forensics
  
• Risk Identification
  
• Education
  
• Documentation

For more details, please contact our Technical Adviser at 503-725-2395 or email it@pdx.edu.

PREREQUISITES:

It is recommended that Security+ candidates have at least two years on-the-job networking experience, with an emphasis on security. The Network+ certification is also recommended.