Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CNGE-0006
Organization's ID:
GES330
Organization:
Cengage Group/ed2go
Location:
Online
Length:
80 hours (6 months)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Cyber Security Essentials
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare learners to sit for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify operational security measures.
  • Explain how the different types of cryptographic algorithms are used to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and non-repudiation.
  • Identify and implement access control and account management security measures.
  • Troubleshoot and manage security incidents.
  • Learn risk management concepts as they relate to cybersecurity.
  • Identify security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Describe the role and function of protocols, devices, and design when implementing network security.
  • Identify wireless network security.
  • Identify the fundamental concepts of computer security.
  • Explain malware and application attacks.
  • Explain the importance of digital signatures, digital certificates, and public key infrastructure in securing data.
  • Manage data, application, and host security in mobile and specialized devices.
  • Identify physical and network security threats.
  • Implement cloud and virtual security networks.
  • Plan for business continuity and disaster recovery.
  • Review and check knowledge before taking the CompTIA certificate exam.

General Topics:

  • Security Fundamentals, Threat Management and Cybersecurity Resources
  • Threats and Attacks on Endpoints
  • Endpoint and Application Development Security
  • Cryptography
  • Public Key Infrastructure and Cryptographic Protocols
  • Mobile, Embedded, and Specialized Device Security
  • Networking Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
  • Network Security Appliances and Technologies
  • Cloud and Virtualization Security
  • Network Threats, Assessments, and Defenses
  • Authentication
  • Incident Preparation, Response, and Investigation
  • Cybersecurity Resilience
  • Risk Management and Data Privacy
  • Preparing for the Certificate Exam
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials