The CompTIA Security+ certification exam is targeted at professionals with at least two years of networking experience and possess a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP. Those holding the Security+ certification have demonstrated the aptitude and ability to master such knowledge areas as: general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security.

Course Information

HCC offers the following courses to help students gain the knowledge and skills needed to work as an Internet Assistant and to help students pass the exam needed for Security+ certification.  To view course objectives, click on the course number.  To view exam objectives, click on the exam number.

Course #Course NamePrerequisite
Exam

CMSY 162



Introduction to Network Security Systems

It is recommended that students have a background in network administration.

SYO-101

Career Options: 

  • Security Administrator Assistant
  • Security Specialist, Entry Level
  • Internet Security Specialist, Entry Level

For more information, please contact Betty Logan at blogan@howardcc.edu (443-518-4785).