Advanced IT Security Engineer Diploma with CompTIA

Advanced IT Security Engineer Diploma to a senior job in IT security. It’s intended for those who already have a strong background in IT infrastructure and are seeking to pursue roles in cyber security. In addition to robust security training, this diploma ties in a significant amount of training in cloud computing, which is the present and future of IT infrastructure and an area in which all IT security professionals need to be conversant.

CyberSecurity 101

In this course, you’ll explore information security concepts and the security-related roles within an organisation. You’ll
explore the actions that expose us to security risks, the roles we play in maintaining or breaching security, and the
various controls that can be implemented to mitigate risks.

CyberSecurity 102

Continuing with the foundational elements of security begun in the previous course, in this second course, you’ll explore different ways organisations protect their information and systems from malicious activity.

Getting Started with Information Security

Now that you’ve learned the core foundational elements of security, it’s time to start thinking like a security professional. In this course, you’ll learn about security topologies and the key role they play in network security. You’ll delve into pen testing, and you’ll learn how honeypots can help protect an organisation’s systems. You’ll also learn about APT defences, network access control, subnetting, and DNS security.

Evaluating and Planning for Security Risks

In the course, you’ll examine various components of the risk identification process and different techniques used to
identify risk. You’ll explore the assessment, classification, and prioritisation of security risks. And you’ll identify the activities involved in the risk management process, the importance of risk strategies in the context of work environments, and essential decisions required for managing security risks effectively.

Cloud Essentials+

This course provides a thorough introduction to cloud computing. Topics covered include essential cloud principles and cloud networking, cloud migration strategies, cloud connectivity and load balancing, cloud storage technologies, cloud design considerations, cloud security, and risk mitigation with cloud infrastructure.

Cloud+

This course offers a deep dive into cloud computing. Suitable for working or aspiring network and systems administrators, as well as cloud computing specialists seeking to strengthen their skillset, you’ll explore cloud solution design, cloud security, deployment of cloud solutions, ongoing management of cloud solutions, and troubleshooting issues with cloud environments.

Cloud Security Fundamentals

This course provides an introduction to cloud security concepts and covers the core principles of cloud infrastructure, data, and application security.

Security+

In this course, we’ll cover the essential knowledge and skills relating to IT security, including attacks, threats and
vulnerabilities, architecture and design, implementation, operations and incident response, and governance, risk,
and compliance. Successful completion of the course will prepare you for the CompTIA certification exam. The Security+ certification is a powerful credential to have in today’s IT job market.

Cloud Security Administration

In this course, you’ll learn how to maintain a secure cloud environment using open-source software. You’ll learn
essential security concepts, such as protecting data in motion and at rest and using encryption. You’ll examine
life cycle management of the cloud environment, including patching and encryption.

Cloud Platform Security

This course focuses on cloud infrastructure monitoring to identify and evaluate security risks and protect organisational assets using industry-standard tools and services. You’ll learn about securing cloud resources using
subnets, virtual private clouds, security groups, and virtual networks. And you’ll learn how to proactively shield cloud
infrastructure by monitoring organisational security using established security tools and services.

ELECTIVE COURSES (choose one)
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Azure Fundamentals
• Cloud Security Management
• Mitigating Security Risks
• CompTIA CyberSecurity Analyst (CySa+)
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• CompTIA PenTest+

IT security or more advanced systems support roles that include a security component.

Network+ certification or equivalent with a strong interest in cyber security.

CompTIA certifications are highly regarded IT industry credentials that can help you get a rewarding career
as a Cyber Security Specialist or an Incident and Intrusion Analyst.