IT Security Library

The CompTIA IT Fundamentals course is the perfect starting point for anyone thinking about a career in IT. It will help you determine if you have the competency for IT and if it is the right career path for you. This course will teach you the essential IT skills and knowledge needed to perform common tasks such as; identifying computer components, establishing network connectivity, installing software applications and using security and web browsing best practices.

The CompTIA A+ course is perfect for those looking to start their career in IT. It teaches you all the essentials of installation and maintenance of hardware, as well as the customisation and operation of various platforms. The CompTIA A+ is an internationally recognised qualification that is extremely popular in the IT field for new starters and used to validate the skills of experienced professionals. It is the only credential with performance-based items to prove professionals can effectively perform critical IT support tasks.

The CompTIA Network+ course is trusted throughout the IT industry to provide networking professionals with the knowledge needed to be successful. You will learn how to configure, manage, monitor and troubleshoot networks should any issues arise. As well as, learn all about the software and hardware that goes along with networking. The CompTIA Network+ certification is highly regarded by companies such as Apple, HP, Verizon and USA Department of Defence.

The CompTIA Security+ course is the bridge between CompTIA’s core certifications and the specialised Cyber Security certifications. This course will assess your baseline cybersecurity skills and act as a springboard to the intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ will teach you how to detect various types of compromises; understand penetration testing and vulnerability scanning concepts; install, configure and deploy network components while assessing and troubleshooting issues; implement secure network architecture concepts and systems design; implement and summarise risk management practices; install and configure wireless security settings and implement public key infrastructure.

The CompTIA Linux+ is a certification that has grown in stature and demand, with ever more organisations trusting Linux when developing services and applications. During this course you will learn the foundational skills that are required to work with the Linux operating system, including it’s configuration, management and troubleshooting.

The CompTIA PenTest+ is the only certification that teaches professionals the knowledge and practical ability to test devices in new environments such as the cloud and mobile, in addition to traditional desktops and servers. The course will teach you how to gather information to prepare for exploitation, perform vulnerability scans and analyse the results; exploit network, wireless, application and RF-based vulnerabilities, summarise physical security attacks and perform post-exploitation techniques; conduct information gathering exercises with various tools and analyse output and basic scripts such as Bash, Python, Ruby and PowerShell. You will also learn how to utilise report writing and handle best practices explaining recommended mitigation strategies for discovered vulnerabilities.

This intermediate cybersecurity course has been created with input from organisations such as Brotherhood Mutual, TransUnion, Sands Corp, Integra, John Hopkins University and ASICS.

The CompTIA CySA+ course is an intermediate cybersecurity analyst certification that is highly sought-after from employers looking to fill senior roles. You will learn the most up-to-date core security analyst skills to leverage intelligence and threat detection techniques, analyse and interpret data, identify and address vulnerabilities, suggest preventative measures and effectively respond to and recover from incidents. By successfully completing this course it will validate your ability to proactively defend and continuously improve the security of an organisation.

The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) course is the highest level of cybersecurity certification available from CompTIA. It is the only advanced certification for technical practitioners who wish to remain in technology, rather than managing the organisations’ cybersecurity. The CASP+ certification will teach you risk management, enterprise security architecture, enterprise security operations, technical integration of enterprise security, and research, development and collaboration.

The CCNA Security course demonstrates that you have the skills required to secure Cisco networks. This associate-level certification will teach you how to develop a security infrastructure, recognise threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. You will also learn how to install, troubleshoot and monitor network devices to ensure their integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. To study this course you will need to have a valid CCENT or CCNA certification as a prerequisite.

The Cisco Interconnecting Networking Devices – Part 1 will provide you with a basis of understanding and skills to prepare you to work with small enterprise networks. You will learn how to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot a network. As well as, a basic understanding of the security measures that are associated with networking. This certification will also enable you to work with WAN (Wide Area Networks) and wireless networks.

The Cisco Interconnecting Network Devices – Part 2 is an associate level certification. The course covers the installation, configuration, operation and troubleshooting of medium-sized networks as well as teaching the fundamentals of working with WAN (Wide Area Networks), wireless concepts and network security.

The CISA is an internationally recognised certification that teaches students how to audit, control, assess and monitor business and information security systems. Many employers that are recruiting security, audit or risk management staff list the CISA certification as a pre-requisite to applications. Gaining the CISA certification will prove that you are competent in recognising the importance of business asset security and availability.

The CISM is widely accepted as the global standard of excellence and achievement in information security. This course teaches students an understanding of the international security practices involved in information security governance, risk management, the development, implementation and management of information security systems as well as incident management and response.

The CISSP (Certified Information Security Professional) certification has become a necessity for anyone that wishes to progress to a senior level in their information security career. CISSP teaches a firm understanding of threats that organisations may face regarding new technologies, security regulations, security standards and security best practices. Professionals that have gained the CISSP certification are highly regarded in their field as they exhibit a superior knowledge of systems security.