This course is a certification preparation course with a twist. In the cybersecurity employment world, certifications are important to have. Two of the most sought-after entry-level certifications in the cybersecurity field are the Google Cybersecurity Certification and the CompTIA Security+ certification. This prep course is going to lead to you having both. Using the Google mini-courses that comprise the Google certification as study materials, CompTIA-specific resources, and material crafted specifically for the MBS cyber cert course, you will complete your Google Certification by the end of the course and be ready to sit for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Coverage includes common cyber frameworks, controls, common attacks, assets, risks, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, a grounding in networking, tools like SQL and Python programming, malware, phishing, SIEM and IDS tools, and much more. The course will feature a Canvas portal and monthly live check-in classes
To prepare students for the CompTIA Security Plus certificate by reviewing pertinent materials and using the Google Cyber Certification as a guide and prep resource. At the end of the course, the student will be prepared to sit for the Security+ certification and will have earned their Google Certification for Cyber Security.
Technical Skills
- Python
- LINUX
- SQL
- SIEM tools
- IDS (NIDS and host-based)
- and the use of cybersecurity online resources
Transferable Skills
- Presentation
- Project management
- Planning
- Time management
Experiential Learning
Lab work: includes work with LINUX, SQL and Python as well as with SIEMs like Splunk and IDS systems like Suricata