Network expert (CompTIA Network+), IT security administrator (CompTIA Security+) and data protection officer

Free of cost

by funding

This course covers the configuration of networks with CompTIA and provides insights into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in your professional environment. The course also provides expertise in the principles of network security and current data protection law.
  • Certificates: CompTIA Network+" certificate
    CompTIA Security+" certificate
    Certificate "Data protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam N10-009
    CompTIA Security+ certification exam SY0-701 (in English)
    Data protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 12 Weeks

Network expert with CompTIA Network+ certification

Network concepts (approx. 4 days)

Open Systems Interconnection (OSI model)

Network devices, applications and functions

Cloud concepts and connectivity options

Common network ports, protocols, services and traffic types

Transmission media and transceivers

Network topologies, architectures and types

IPv4 network addressing

Network environments (SDN, VXLAN, ZTA, SSE, IaC)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Network implementations (approx. 3.5 days)

Routing technologies

Configuring switching technologies and functions

Wireless standards and technologies

Factors of physical installations


Network operation (approx. 3 days)

Processes and procedures

Use of network monitoring technologies

Disaster recovery

Disaster recovery - DR

Implementing IPv4 and IPv6 network services

Contrasting methods of network access and network management


Network security (approx. 2.5 days)

Security concepts

Types of attacks and their effects

Application of network security functions, security measures and solutions


Network troubleshooting (approx. 4 days)

Troubleshooting methodology

Troubleshooting frequently occurring cable connection problems

Troubleshooting general network problems

Troubleshooting performance issues

Network software tools and commands


Project work/case study, certification preparation and certification exam (approx. 3 days)

CompTIA Network+ N10-009

IT Security Administrator with CompTIA Security+ certification

General security concepts (approx. 2 days)

Types of security controls

Basic security concepts

Change management processes

Use of appropriate cryptography


Threats, vulnerabilities and mitigation measures (approx. 3.5 days)

Different types of social engineering techniques

Types of attacks

Indicators of attacks on applications

Threat actors and motivations

Threat vectors and attack surfaces

Types of vulnerabilities

Indicators of malicious activity

Purpose of risk mitigation techniques


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Architecture and design (approx. 4 days)

Security implications of architecture models

Security principles

Concepts and strategies for protecting data

Resilience and recovery in the security architecture


Security operations (approx. 5 days)

Security techniques on computer resources

Security implications of hardware, software and data asset management

Vulnerability management

Concepts and tools for security alerts and monitoring

Functions for increasing security in the company

Identity and access management

Automation and orchestration

Incident response measures

Data sources to support an investigation


Manage and monitor security programs (approx. 3.5 days)

Security governance

Risk management process

Risk assessment processes

Security compliance

Audits and assessments


Project work/case study, certification preparation and certification exam (approx. 3 days)

CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 (in English)

Data protection officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification

Data protection in the company - basics (approx. 2 days)

Structure of the European General Data Protection Regulation

The Federal Data Protection Act - subject matter and objectives

GAP analysis between BDSG and GDPR

Areas of application

Definitions of terms


Principles and rights of data subjects (approx. 1 day)

Principles for the processing of personal data

Legitimate interests

Consent

Transparency requirement

Duty to inform

Rights of data subjects

Rectification and erasure

Right to object

Restrictions


Responsible persons and data processors (approx. 2 days)

Privacy by design & default, risk assessments

Order processing

Register of processing activities

Security of processing

Entry, access and access controls

Data protection impact assessment

Data protection officer (appointment, position, tasks, attitude, probationary period)

Other bodies with a data protection function

The role of the works council (co-determination)

Code of conduct, certification, pre-audit, main audit, post-audit


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Transfer of personal data (approx. 2 days)

General principles of natural transfers

Data transfers to third countries

Supervisory authorities

Responsibilities, tasks, powers


Legal remedies, liability and sanctions (approx. 2 days)

Legal remedies

Liability, fines, sanctions

Special processing situations

Final provisions


Federal Data Protection Act (approx. 1 day)

Scope of application, video surveillance of public areas

Exceptions to the rights of data subjects

DPOs of public and non-public bodies

LDAs, fine regulations, sanctions


IT security and data protection (approx. 3 days)

Network components, storage components (RAID)

Basics of access management

IT security basics

IT baseline protection standards

Risk factors

Improvement options


Other areas of responsibility (approx. 3 days)

Basics of social data protection

Basics of employee data protection

Personnel file, data access and information rights

Setting up and operating a data protection management system and SDM

The legal framework of outsourcing from a data protection perspective

Data protection in the area of marketing and advertising measures


TDDDG (approx. 1 day)

Structure and contents of the Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act


Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "Data Protection Officer with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Two years of experience in IT administration with a focus on security is recommended, good knowledge of English for the certification exam is required.

You have the essential knowledge and skills to competently design, configure, manage and troubleshoot any wired and wireless network.

You also have specialist knowledge of the key principles of network security and risk management. You will also be familiar with possible threats, vulnerabilities and remedial measures against hacker attacks. You will also gain an insight into the administration and monitoring of security programs.

You will also be prepared for the tasks of a data protection officer. You will have the necessary knowledge based on the current EU GDPR for legally compliant handling of personal data, knowledge in the area of data protection organization and IT security.

IT specialists, database and network specialists, (specialist) computer scientists, programmers and people with practical experience in the IT sector (including career changers).

With the increased demands on IT infrastructure, IT security is playing an increasingly key role in companies. With CompTIA Security+, you will obtain a manufacturer-independent, globally recognized certification that will improve your career prospects in the IT industry and provide meaningful proof of your specialist knowledge. IT security specialists are employed directly by IT security service providers as well as in-house by companies in all sectors.

With additional knowledge in data protection, you will also qualify for a wide range of areas of application, e.g. in auditing, quality management, law and organization.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
free of charge from all German networks.
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.