Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
WALM-0110
Organization:
Walmart Stores, Inc.
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Information and Network Security Fundamentals, Computer Security Fundamentals, or Introduction to Network Security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with an understanding of cyber crime, its growth and increased popularity due to the development of more sophisticated technology channels. This course will also explore the role that digital and social media has played in providing easier access to cyber criminals.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the history of cyber crime
  • Identify ways to decrease cyber crime online
  • Discuss the role that affordable computers played in providing easy access to cyber criminals
  • Identify the profile of a cyber criminal
  • Describe the role that social media has played in the increase of cyber crime
  • Examine strategies used to increase cyber crime readiness

General Topics:

  • Cyber crime and Moore's Law
  • Understanding cyber crime
  • The profile of a cyber criminal: definition and scope of cyber crime
  • Organized cyber crime and the groups that engage
  • Digital technology, social media, and cyber terrorist
  • Mobile technology and cyber bullying
  • Cyber crimes and preventions
  • Cyber readiness, summary, and review
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials