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Through the CompTIA Security+ certification program, learn security fundamentals in just 5 months to fast-track a career in the IT industry.
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Complete this certification to gain the skills required to seek one of many job roles in cybersecurity.
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Complete this certification program in just five months!
Are you looking for a fast-track to IT security jobs? Learn IT security theories and practices through our CompTIA Security+ certification.
Blue Ridge CTC’s CompTIA security+ certification training delivers hands-on training by certified instructors to impart key technical skills needed to identify and respond to networking needs.
This CompTIA Security+ certification program includes concepts such as current risks and threats to an organization’s data and a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. Throughout the program, students learn how to protect network services, devices, traffic, and data, and more. The program allows students to:
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Explore other fast-paced Certification programs to acquire skills for industry-level certification exams, direct workforce entry, and earning credit toward a future degree.
The comprehensive curriculum of the CompTIA Security+ certification covers the current risks and threats to an organization’s data, combined with a structured way of addressing the safeguarding of these critical electronic assets. Learn about protecting network services, devices, traffic and data, and more.
Receive industry-focused training from certified faculty to learn security techniques and skillsets required to prepare to sit for the CompTIA Security+ exam.
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