CompTIA Security+

University of Waterloo’s CompTIA Security+ course equips students with foundational cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in IT security and successfully prepare for the Security+ certification exam. Covering a broad spectrum of security topics—including threat management, identity and access control, cryptography, and network security—the program provides a comprehensive, vendor-neutral introduction to modern cybersecurity practices. Students gain the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across diverse IT environments, including cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology systems.

The online course combines interactive lessons, assignments, quizzes, and hands-on exercises to reinforce key concepts and industry best practices. Enrollees receive an exam voucher to take the Security+ certification exam at their convenience, validating their skills and boosting career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Graduates leave with the knowledge to implement security controls, manage incidents, respond to threats, and protect organizations against evolving cyber risks, positioning them for a wide range of in-demand IT security roles.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand fundamental cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
• Implement access control, identity management, cryptography, and network security measures.
• Monitor and secure hybrid IT environments, including cloud, mobile, IoT, and operational technology.
• Prepare for and confidently take the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.