Computer Security/Certifications

Learn how to select, install, and maintain video, sound, and portable computers. You will explore networking and security protocols. This completes the three-course series to help you prepare for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam. After you register, please create an online account at  ed2go.com/howardcc.  This is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680.

Prepare to become a certified information systems security professional by closely examining the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). Learn the new eight domains essential for the protection of information systems and corporate and national infrastructures. CEUs awarded. Prerequisite: Significant IT security experience and prior certification such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSE or SCNP are recommended. This course will meet at AACC, please call 443-518-4973 for more information. 4.9 CEUs.

CompTIA A+ Certification Prep Prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exam. Review basic computer hardware, operating systems, PC components, networking, security, laptops and printers. Learn how to install, configure, secure and troubleshoot these items plus customer service and communication skills. Textbook information available at AACC Bookstore. CEUs issued. Digital badge issued. Prerequisite: General knowledge of computer hardware and software. Note: Exam fees included. 68 hours. This course will meet at AACC, please call 443-518-4973 for more information. 4.0 CEUs.

Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Exam including review of network security, compliance and operational security, threats and vulnerabilities, application, data and host security, access control and identity management, and cryptography. Textbook and certification prep materials are available at the AACC Bookstore. Prerequisite: Knowledge of operating systems and hardware and/or CompTIA A+; basic networking concepts and/or CompTIA Network+. Note: Exam fees included. 40 hours. This course will meet at AACC, please call 443-518-4973 for more information. 4.0 CEUs.

Learn about the fundamentals of PC and network security. Explore ways to prevent network attacks, share data safely, and how viruses and worms are created. After you register, please create an online account at ed2go.com/howardcc.  This is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680.

This course prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. Learn about topologies, the OSI sevenlayer model, protocol suites, network operating systems, hardware, cabling standards, remote connectivity, internet connections, and troubleshooting. Network+ certification can be used as an elective exams for the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. After you register, please create an online account at  ed2go.com/howardcc.  This is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680.

This course prepares you for CompTIA’s Security+ certification exam. Explore security protocols, policies, risk analysis, and risk control methods. After you register, please create an online account at ed2go.com/howardcc.  This is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680.

Review key terminology and concepts needed to pass CompTIA’s Security+ Certification exam. This course, the second of two courses, will provide you with helpful study tools including crossword puzzles, games, and practice questions. After you register, please create an online account
at ed2go.com/howardcc.  This is where you will access the course. For more information, please call 443-518-4680.