Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0215
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
Computer Science 110
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Length:
20 weeks (45 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to cybersecurity
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the basics of cybersecurity and cybercrime. Students will learn about cybersecurity policies and procedures, the impact of cybercrime on communication, cryptography, operating system and network security, and disaster recovery.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the term "cybersecurity," the reasons it is necessary to be aware of it, and related significant concepts of the field of cybersecurity
  • Define the term "computer crime" and identify the types of computer crimes that have historically taken place
  • Identify the triumvirate of cybersecurity: people, technology, and practices
  • Identify the term "threat" in terms of characteristics and attributes, and its effect on the triumvirate of cybersecurity
  • Describe, according to general principles of remediation how threats can be remedied or even avoided
  • Describe prevention and remediation of software-based threats
  • Describe prevention and remediation of hardware-based threats
  • Describe prevention and remediation of personnel-based threats
  • Describe protection of operating system and networking resources

General Topics:

  • Introduction to cybersecurity
  • Basics of cybercrime
  • The role of people in cybercrime
  • Policies and procedures for cybersecurity
  • Tools and techniques for cybersecurity
  • Impact of cybercrime on electronic communication
  • Cryptography in cybersecurity
  • Understanding and preventing computer viruses
  • Cybercrime and software development
  • Operating system and network security
  • Disaster recovery in cybersecurity
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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