Online Class: Cybersecurity 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
Course Description
Cybersecurity is defined as the steps and processes taken to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from unauthorized access that can result in theft or damage. Small and large companies alike put cybersecurity measures into place to protect their network, as well as to restrict employees from visiting websites that may compromise sensitive data. It's just as important as any measures a company takes to secure their trade secrets or physical assets from being compromised.
In this course, you will receive beginner training in the field of cybersecurity. This training is ideal for those new to the field, but interested in pursuing a career. This course covers the many areas of cybersecurity that you'll need to gain employment, including network security, cloud security, system security, network infrastructure, protocols, and encryption.
You will learn various security concepts and protocols including:
· The types of hardware used in computer networks
· Basic network design
· TCP/IP, Common TCP protocols and port numbers
· Best practice for wireless networks
· Best practice for remote users
· Subnetting
· Network administration principles
· Risk mitigation strategies
· Forensic procedures
· Incident response procedures
· The types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them
· The types of wireless attacks, application attacks, and injection attacks
· About phishing and other social engineering methods
· Penetration testing and vulnerability testing
· Hardware Security
· Virtualization
· Encryption and Cryptography
· And more.
You do not need any special programs or equipment to take this course. Everything that you need to learn the material and meet the requirements are provided in the lessons. Although the goal of this course is not preparation for certification exams that might be needed to gain employment, it provides the groundwork for future studies or the potential for entry level work in smaller companies.
Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
Lesson 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Lesson 2: Basic Network Security
Lesson 3: The Principles of Network Administration
Lesson 4: Understanding TCP/IP and Wireless Networks
Lesson 5: Risk Mitigation
Lesson 6: Security Risks Associated with Integrating Systems
Lesson 7: Basic Incident Response and Forensics
Lesson 8: The Importance of Security Training
Lesson 9: Malware and Cyber Attacks
Lesson 10: Cyber Attacks and Mitigation Techniques
Lesson 11: Addressing Security Vulnerabilities in a Network
Lesson 12: Network Application and Client-Side Security Techniques
Lesson 13: Information and Data Security
Lesson 14: Authentication and Access Services and Controls
Lesson 15: Encryption and Cryptography
Course Materials
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Grading Policy
Several lessons will be accompanied by a brief quiz and assignment. Students will successfully complete this course by mastering all learning outcomes with 70% or higher overall grade.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what cybersecurity means what why it is important.
- Describe basic network security.
- Know principles of network administration.
- Describe risk mitigation.
- Know security risks associated with integrating systems.
- Determine basic incident response and forensics.
- Describe the importance of security training.
- Describe malware and cyber attacks.
- Describe cyber attacks and mitigation techniques.
- Know addressing security vulnerabilities in a network.
- Describe authentication and access services and controls.
- Know encryption and cryptography techniques and best practices, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
Lesson 1 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 1 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 2 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 2 Quiz | 9 |
Lesson 3 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 3 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 4 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 4 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 5 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 5 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 6 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 6 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 7 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 7 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 8 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 8 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 9 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 9 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 10 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 10 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 11 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 11 Quiz | 11 |
Lesson 12 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 12 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 13 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 13 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 14 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 14 Quiz | 10 |
Lesson 15 Assignment | 5 |
Lesson 15 Quiz | 10 |
The Final Exam | 78 |
Total Points: | 303 |
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