cis297 | undergraduate

Computer Security And Operational Support Fundamentals

Explore by:

Get Started
or call us at
Get Started
or call us at
Request Info
or call us at

About:

About:

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of network security across devices. Topics include operational procedures and best practices for troubleshooting and providing end-user support. This course provides theory and practice troubleshooting operating systems across devices. This course and CIS/295 align with the requirements of the CompTIA A+ 220-902 exam.

This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks This course is available to take individually or To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Representative.

Course details:

Credits: 3
Continuing education units: XX
Professional development units: XX
Duration: 5 weeks

topic title goes here

    Identify Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

    • Identify types of security threats to computing resources.
    • Explain how security breaches can occur.
    • Compare and contrast physical and digital security capabilities.
    • Describe how the use of policies can minimize the risk of security threats to computing resources.
    • Troubleshoot individual user account security vulnerabilities.

    Operating System (OS) Security Settings

    • Define criteria for creating and deleting accounts.
    • Mitigate risks of default settings to individual and system security.
    • Describe the security features of common data encryption methods.
    • Explain the effects of patch management compliance on organizations.
    • Troubleshoot operating system failures.

    Securing Mobile Devices

    • Identify multiple authentication actions for mobile devices.
    • Summarize the risks associated with mobile login access practices.
    • Describe when to use device encryption.
    • Outline accessibility and user permission practices to protect data on mobile devices.
    • Explain how to maintain data synchronization between mobile, desktops, and corporate servers.

    SOHO Security for Wireless and Wired Networks

    • Identify elements and characteristics of a secured wired and wireless networks.
    • Identify security capabilities of standard network devices.
    • Compare and contrast public vs. private network firewall and anti-virus requirements.
    • Describe policies and procedures appropriate to protect small business networks against common security issues.
    • Identify Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) network components.

    Data Security and Data Disposition Needs

    • Describe organizational data encryption best practices.
    • Explain methods for complete data destruction.
    • Compare and contrast the security risks of data storage and retrieval types.
    • Identify data destruction and hardware disposal methods that comply with common safety and environmental laws and regulations.
    Tuition for individual courses varies. For more information, please call or chat live with an Enrollment Representative.

    Please ask about these special rates:

    Teacher Rate: For some courses, special tuition rates are available for current, certified P-12 teachers and administrators. Please speak with an Enrollment Representative today for more details.

    Military Rate: For some courses, special tuition rates are available for active duty military members and their spouses. Please speak with an Enrollment Representative today for more details.

    The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.

    While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

    Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.