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CIT 217 - Security+ (Online)

 This course will prepare you to take and pass the CompTIA Security+ certification test.  You should have your Network+ Certification or the requisite knowledge.

CIT 217 consists of lectures, chapter tests, a midterm and a final.  Each chapter test has 10 questions. The midterm has 75 questions and the final has 150 questions. Questions are from the text book, other readings and lectures.

This class is different from other DE and on-campus classes. All of the material is located on or through Angel. The lectures can be played at any time and as often as you wish, 24/7. There are no set meeting times. If your schedule is such that studying at 3:00am is best for you, you can do so. The tests (chapter, Midterm, and Final) are accessible at any time, 24/7.

The class will become active (available) at midnight on the first day of the semester. All work must be completed by the date indicated on the syllabus. You can wait and do all the tests during the last week (not recommended), or do extra in one week if you know you will be busy the next week with other things.

 

 

Other Classes

CIT 110 - A+ Hardware

CIT 111 - A+ Software

CIT 112 - Network+

Topics Covered Include:

  • Security Information
  • Risks
  • Threats
  • Protecting
  • Vulnerabilities
  • Wireless Security
  • Access Control
  • Authentication
  • Assessments
  • Audits
  • Cryptography
  • Policies