CompTIA Security + (PLA) - Intensive 4 days

L3 Level 3
Part Time
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Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This course is suited to individuals who aspire to achieve a career in IT Security or wish to enhance their IT Security skills. This course is also intended for current IT Professionals, as with this certification, IT Professionals can advance on to more senior roles within the discipline of IT Security.

*This qualification is assessed by an exam*.

What you will study

You will study:

  • Identifying Security Threats
  • Hardening Internal Systems
  • Internetwork Devices & Services
  • Securing Network Communications
  • Public Key Infrastructure
  • Monitoring the Security Infrastructure
  • Enforcing Organisational Security Policy 

Entry requirements

As this is an online course, you will require access to a computer/laptop with internet. 

It is required that candidates possess the CompTIA Network+ Certification, and two years of experience in IT Administration, with a core focus on IT Security.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

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Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

28 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

CSTIA3SE
L3

Qualification

CompTIA Security