Network expert (CompTIA Network+) and IT security officer

Free of cost

by funding

This course shows you how to design, manage and troubleshoot wired and wireless networks as well as the use of artificial intelligence (AI). You will also learn about organizational, technical and physical security measures and their legal framework.
  • Certificates: CompTIA Network+" certificate
    Certificate "IT security officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
    CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam N10-009
    IT security 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: 8 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 officer with TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification

Structure and core processes of IT security (approx. 2 days)

Structure of IT security in companies and its economic significance

People involved, functions and communication channels within the IT network

Basic regulations, legal principles, standards


Physical security in the IT environment (approx. 2 days)

Classification of physical security

Introduction to physical security standards

Security measures for the IT infrastructure

Control and alarm mechanisms


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Identity and access management (approx. 2 days)

Basics of access management

Differentiation and specification of access and access controls in a company and their implementation

Conception and control in access management

Audit-proof archiving

Identity verification and assignment of rights

Protection mechanisms for the IT infrastructure


Threat scenarios and consequences for implementation in the company (approx. 3 days)

DLP - the importance of data loss prevention and data leakage prevention in IT security

Data loss prevention and data leakage prevention measures

Classification and protection against malware

IOT (Internet Of Things) and Industry 4.0 - possible threat scenarios


Network security (approx. 2 days)

Special measures for the protection of the network

Data protection requirements for mail servers

Administration and security for cloud use

Checking system components and applications against unauthorized persons/programs/remote access


Analysis and realization of an IT security system for companies (approx. 2 days)


Basics of the information security standard according to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) (approx. 2 days)


Structure and implementation of emergency management according to BSI standard 100-4 and 200-4 (BCM) (approx. 1 day)


IT security in the company - training and sensitization for employees (approx. 1 day)


Project work, certification preparation and certification exam "IT security officer with TÜV Rheinland certified qualification" (approx. 3 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

CompTIA A+ exam or 9 to 12 months of IT networking experience is recommended.

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

As an IT security officer, you are also familiar with the key aspects and requirements of IT security: data security and protection, physical IT security, cryptography, network security, PKI, computer security and organizational security. You know how to implement the relevant standards according to ISO/IEC 27001 and IT baseline protection according to BSI in practice.

IT beginners who already have a good basic knowledge of hardware, software and operating systems.

Data networks play a key role in companies today and network specialists are in high demand for work with a wide range of hardware, software and network products. With a CompTIA Network+ certification, 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. Network specialists are employed directly by IT security service providers as well as in-house by companies in all sectors.

In addition, IT security officers are deployed in companies in all sectors to ensure secure and reliable IT operations.

You prove your newly acquired knowledge with a TÜV Rheinland-certified qualification.

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.