Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
THNK-0002
Organization's ID:
CYBERSECURITY-501
Organization:
Thinkful – a Chegg Service
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced (28 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 fundamentals of cybersecurity
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to networking and analysis
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 security governance and compliance
This course is recommended for a total of 9 semester hours in the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to train for role within the cybersecurity ecosystem using a variety of experiential learning opportunities including hands on labs and exercises using industry standard tools and strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • describe components of enterprise computing environments
  • demonstrate navigating, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Windows, Linux, Mac, and mobile operating systems
  • describe function, placement, and configuration of networking devices and components within common network architectures
  • describe and demonstrate fundamental concepts of network addressing, ports, protocols, and services
  • demonstrate common network administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting concepts
  • describe and demonstrate fundamental network security concepts and countermeasures necessary to prevent and respond to network attacks
  • describe fundamental components and functions of different computing devices and systems
  • describe components of enterprise computing environments
  • describe function, placement, and configuration of networking devices and components within common network architectures
  • demonstrate fundamental concepts of working with network addressing, ports, protocols, and services
  • demonstrate common network administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting concepts
  • describe and demonstrate fundamental network security concepts and countermeasures necessary to prevent and respond to network attacks
  • plan for a security assessment and conduct a vulnerability scan
  • identify and analyze indicators of compromise
  • author an incident report based on an enterprise level data breach
  • demonstrate tools and techniques to both attack and defend a network
  • identify future opportunities in the field of cybersecurity through researching interest groups, career opportunities, and certification exams
  • describe fundamental components and functions of different computing devices and systems

General Topics:

  • Networking+
  • Security+
  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Cyber threats
  • Data collection
  • Problem solving
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Coaching/Mentoring
  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises
  • Work-based Learning

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • Labs

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

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