Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
IBM-0030
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
12 weeks (120 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction of Cybersecurity
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Networking
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Cloud Computing
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 IT Fundamentals
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform.

The course objective is to teach the essential skills employers are seeking for entry level cybersecurity specialist roles including intrusion detection, to analyze events that occur and mitigate threats. This program will not only help students start a career in cybersecurity, but also provides a strong foundation for future career development in other paths such as computer science, software development, or information technology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize the importance of data security and integrity and identify preferred practices for authentication, encryption, and device security
  • Master the most up-to-date practical skills and knowledge cybersecurity specialists use in their daily roles
  • Develop working knowledge of different security threats, breaches, malware, social engineering, and other attack vectors
  • Identify types of network (cyber) threats and attacks and leverage common tools to prevent these threats

General Topics:

  • Career options in cybersecurity
  • Knowledge to find and secure the right career in the information security (Infosec) industry
  • Addresses the widening employment gap in cybersecurity
  • Details the various roles and responsibilities associated with different career levels
  • Computing fundamentals
  • The four functions of computing
  • The benefits of computing
  • Internal computer components, including motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), memory, hard drives, expansion slots, and others
  • Earn to identify interfaces, ports, connectors, and peripherals
  • Tasks that IT professionals perform including workstation procurement, workstation setup processes, configure commonly used operating system settings and screen capture commands, computer acquisition practices, and job-essential troubleshooting processes
  • Computing platforms and software applications
  • The software lifecycle, software compatibility across different platforms, and software versioning
  • Installing and managing web browsers, using extensions and plug-ins, and keeping them secure and updated
  • Basic programming concepts, coding logic, and the different programming languages like Python
  • Data and database fundamentals and learn how to use, interface with, access and backup databases
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Peer-reviewed Assignments

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials