Certifications
Intermediate

CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

Master core cybersecurity principles, threat defense, cryptographic primitives, and enterprise governance for SY0-701.

This course provides comprehensive preparation for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) examination, balancing theoretical foundations with operational tradecraft. Learners analyze enterprise security architecture, attack vectors, cryptographic protocols, incident response, and risk governance. Both formal information security theory and hands-on defense engineering are examined through the lens of modern hybrid infrastructures.

Dr. Marcus Vance, Professor of Cyber Systems and Principal Enterprise Security Architect 90h + 45h 2 certificates available
CompTIA Security PlusThreat ModelingEnterprise ArchitectureApplied CryptographyRisk Management

Curriculum

Two complete tracks. Study either or both — each has its own exam and certificate.

A mathematically grounded, framework-driven exploration of cybersecurity theory, cryptographic mechanisms, formal security policies, and regulatory risk governance compliant with the SY0-701 domains.

Examines the foundational mathematical structures of modern cryptography, message integrity schemes, and public key infrastructures.

  • Symmetric and Asymmetric Cryptographic Primitives Lab45 min
  • Cryptographic Hashing and Message Authentication Codes Lab40 min
  • Public Key Infrastructure and Formal Trust Models Lab35 min

Careers this prepares you for

  • Information Security Analyst
  • Junior SOC Analyst
  • Cybersecurity Systems Engineer
  • Tier-1 Incident Responder

Your tutor

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Dr. Marcus Vance
Professor of Cyber Systems and Principal Enterprise Security Architect