CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ certification is an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that many employers consider a prerequisite for entry-level IT employment. A+ certification signifies that the individual is capable of performing tasks such as installation, configuration and troubleshooting of common PC systems.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:

• Identify the hardware components of personal computers and mobile digital devices.
• Identify networking and security fundamentals.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot display devices.
• Install and configure peripheral components.
• Manage system components.
• Manage data storage.
• Identify the hardware and software requirements for client environment configurations.
• Identify network technologies.
• Install and configure networking capabilities.
• Support mobile digital devices.
• Support printers and multifunction devices.

CompTIA Network+

This course is intended for entry-level computer support professionals with a basic knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems who wish to prepare for the CompTIA Network+ Exam. It is also suitable for those who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of networking concepts and acquire the required skills to prepare for a career in network support or administration.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn:

• Basics of networking theory, concepts and networking methods
• Basics of networking data delivery
• Networking media, cabling and hardware
• Networking protocols and the OSI model
• Networking Operating Systems
• TCP/IP fundamentals
• Networking security, including preventing and responding to incidents

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ training from New Horizons KSA provides an excellent introduction to the security field and is typically a better entry point than jumping right into an advanced security program. With Security+, you’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge that you can build upon—helping you advance your career in the months and years to come.

Whether your goal is to become Security+ certified for your job, to prove your basic knowledge of security concepts or to gain more knowledge to secure your network, expert training from New Horizons is the perfect solution.

This course is intended for students wishing to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. The qualification is aimed primarily at networking professionals, but because security is vital to all levels and job roles within an organization, it will also benefit PC support analysts, application developers and senior managers in accounting, sales, product development and marketing.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn to:

• Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security
• Identify security threats and vulnerabilities
• Manage data, application, and host security
• Implement network security
• Identify and implement access control and account management security measures
• Manage certificates
• Identify and implement compliance and operational security measures
• Manage risk
• Troubleshoot and manage security incidents
• Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification training from New Horizons KSA can provide you with the skills necessary to become CASP certified and ready for an advanced career in IT security.

This course is intended for IT professionals who have the technical knowledge and skills required to conceptualize, design and engineer secure solutions across complex enterprise environments. Students should have a minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on, technical security experience.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have learned to:

• Manage risk in the enterprise
• Integrate computing, communications, and business disciplines in the enterprise
• Use research and analysis to secure the enterprise
• Integrate advanced authentication and authorization techniques
• Implement cryptographic techniques
• Implement security controls for hosts
• Implement security controls for storage
• Analyze network security concepts, components, and architectures, and implement controls
• Implement security controls for applications
• Integrate hosts, storage, networks, and applications in a secure enterprise architecture
• Conduct vulnerability assessments
• Conduct incident and emergency responses

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

CompTIA’s Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) training from New Horizons KSA teaches students to apply behavioral analytics to improve the overall state of IT security, providing critical knowledge and skills that are required to prevent, detect and combat cybersecurity threats.

CySA+ is aimed at IT professionals with (or seeking) job roles such as IT Security Analyst, Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Vulnerability Analyst, Cybersecurity Specialist, Threat Intelligence Analyst, and Security Engineer.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have learned to:

• Manage risks and vulnerabilities
• Configure and use threat detection tools
• Understand roles, responsibilities, and the security framework
• Perform data analysis and interpret the results to identify areas of concern
• Avoid, prevent, and respond to security incidents
• Contain and eradicate threats
• Understand security architecture, policies, and procedures
• Better secure and protect applications and systems

CompTIA PenTest+

CompTIA’s PenTest+ training from New Horizons KSA teaches students to plan and scope an assessment, understand legal and compliance requirements, perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, analyze data, and effectively communicate results.

CompTIA’s PenTest+ Certification course introduces some general concepts and methodologies related to pen testing, allowing students to work through a simulated pen test for a fictitious company.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will learn to plan, conduct, analyze, and report on penetration tests, including the ability to:

• Plan and scope penetration tests
• Conduct passive reconnaissance
• Perform non-technical tests to gather information
• Conductive active reconnaissance
• Analyze vulnerabilities
• Penetrate networks
• Exploit host-based vulnerabilities
• Test applications Complete post-exploit tasks
• Analyze and report pen test results

CompTIA Project+

CompTIA Project+ certification training validates knowledge of project management principles. The project management profession is growing rapidly and with that comes increase competitiveness in job market.

Project+ certification sets you apart from other applicants as it demonstrates skills beyond just technical knowledge. It validates your skills to lead and build relationships, complete projects on time, and within budget.

Project+ training at New Horizons KSA teaches the student to:

• Identify the fundamentals of project management
• Perform the pre-project setup
• Initiate a project
• Plan project strategies
• Develop project schedules
• Plan project staffing, communications, and quality
• Plan project risk management
• Plan project costs
• Plan project costs
• Plan for change management and transitions
• Manage project execution
• Manage project procurement
• Monitor project performance
• Monitor and control project constraints
• Monitor project risks and procurements
• Perform project closure

CompTIA Linux+

CompTIA Linux+ certification provides a basic foundation for individuals to work and maintain Linux installations. Linux+ certification is valuable for those new to or currently working within the Linux operation system.

With Linux+ training at New Horizons KSA the student will learn to:

• Identify basic Linux concepts and perform basic Linux tasks
• Manage user and group accounts
• Manage partitions and the Linux filesystem
• Manage various files in Linux
• Work with Linux permissions and ownership
• Print files
• Manage packages
• Manage kernel services
• Work with the Bash shell and shell scripts
• Manage jobs and processes
• Manage system services
• Configure network services
• Configure basic Internet services
• Implement measures to secure a Linux system
• Manage hardware associated with Linux systems
• Troubleshoot Linux system issues
• Install the Linux operating system
• Configure the GUI

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Server+ Certification authenticates knowledge of server hardware and software. The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at IT professionals, network support technicians, and hardware specialists with previous experience in the IT industry.

With Server+ training at New Horizons KSA the student will learn:

• Various types of server storage systems
• How to install hardware components and configure servers
• How to resolve issues involved in upgrading server components
• How to secure, access, and remotely manage server hardware
• Disaster recovery concepts and techniques

CompTIA Cloud Essentials

CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification provides IT professionals with the necessary skills to operate effectively in a cloud environment. Understanding cloud based technologies is a highly desired skill, as businesses and enterprises move to this innovative, cost saving storage solution.

With CompTIA Cloud Essentials Certification training at New Horizons KSA the student will learn:

• Key concepts and terminology within cloud based technologies
• Processes involved in the evolving data center in the private cloud
• How to manage systems that have already adopted some type of cloud infrastructure
• Business and operational aspects of running a cloud
• A basic knowledge of Iaas, SaaS, PaaS, and DRaas
• Impacts of IT Service Management

CompTIA Cloud+

As more and more businesses shift their IT operations to cloud platforms, skills in cloud computing and virtualization have become a frequently required qualification for IT professionals. Adding CompTIA Cloud+ to your resume demonstrates your ability to implement and maintain cloud technologies and enables you to jump into a rapidly growing market:

• 9 out of 10 companies use some form of cloud technology.
• 60 percent of companies have 30 percent or more of their IT systems in the cloud. ¹
• Cloud computing is estimated to generate nearly 7 million jobs worldwide by the end of 2015.²
• The global cloud computing market is projected to reach $270 billion by 2020.¹

With CompTIA Cloud+ Certification training at New Horizons KSA, the student will learn competency in cloud models, virtualization, infrastructure, security, resource management and business continuity.

CompTIA IT Fundamentals

In this course, students will identify PC components, work with files and folders, and conduct basic software installations. This course will provide students with the fundamental skills and concepts required to maintain, support, and work efficiently with personal computers.

In addition, it covers the essential skills and information needed to set up, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of the hardware and software components of a basic personal computer workstation and basic wireless devices. Students will also implement basic security measures and implement basic computer and user support practices.

CompTIA Train The Trainer+ (CTT+)

In the CompTIA CTT+ course, students will learn how to plan and prepare to teach a course, and how to select and implement various delivery methods. It covers how to demonstrate professional conduct and content expertise, how to use communication and presentation skills to facilitate learning, and how to establish and maintain a learner-centered environment.

Students will also learn techniques for evaluating learner performance throughout an event and techniques for evaluating their training performance and delivery of a course.

Topics covered include:

• Planning and preparation
• Exploring delivery methods and media
• Credibility and communications
• Group facilitation
• Evaluating a training event