Cybersecurity lays a foundation for understanding cyber law and policy, Linux, networking technology basics, risk assessment, crytography, and a variety of cybersecurity tools - all the essential knowledge and skills eneded to begin a future int he cybersecurity workforce. This course will introduce the breadth of cybersecurity concepts and skills to students.
The focus of instruction will include the implementation and monitoring of security on network and computer systems. Students will investigate strategies to identify and protect against security threats such as malicious actors, eavesdropping, and network attacks. The basics of encryption and logical reasoning will be explored. Hands-on labs in the CYBER.ORG Range provide practice in the configuration and mitigation of system vulnerabilities. Each unit integrates current events and related cyber ethics and law.
Unit #1 - Foundations & Threats
Unit #2 - Human Factor
Unit #3 - Data Safety & Best Practices
Unit #4 - Cryptography & Linux
Unit #5 - Devices & Networks
Unit #6 - Securing Online Components
Unit #7 - Final Project