NPTH 220 - IT Security Operations

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: None
Description: The course addresses the vital fundamentals of security to support the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Security layers, authentication, authorization, and accounting are explored, along with network security to protect the Server and Client. The student also learns to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The student prepares to take the Microsoft Technology Associate: Security Fundamentals and the CompTIA Security+ certification exams. Limited to the student enrolled in NuPaths. Offered as needed.