Security+ Certification

The Security+ Certification offering is designed for the individual interested in obtaining CompTIA's vendor-neutral, industry-standard, entry-level IT Security credential, in order to pursue or advance a career as a computer security professional, or enhance any IT career role that has security implications. The Security+ course of study is also appropriate as a prerequisite to the CISSP course of study.

This certification is approved by the Department of Defense to meet IAT Level II and IAM Level I requirements as defined in DoD 8570.01-M.

Prerequisites: A+ and/or Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge, and some practical industry experience in networking are strongly recommended.

Certification Exam: CompTIA Security+ exam SY0-101

Duration: 6 Weeks, 2 evenings per week

Price: $1,995.00*

Tuition includes instructor-led training (1-1 computer/student ratio), courseware, Self Test simulation exams on CD and 1 year audit privileges (on a space available basis).

Location: UMBC Training Centers, South Campus, 1442 S. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21227


Date: May 28, 2008 - June 30, 2008 (Monday & Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m)

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Date: October 28, 2008 - December 2, 2008 (Tuesday & Thursday Evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m)

*Register online for this class before October 7, 2008, and receive a $50.00 reduction off the tuition price or mail in your registration paperwork before the deadline with your full payment to receive the reduced price as well.

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