CIS120A – Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Part 1

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems – Networking Concentration

Course ID

CIS120A

Course Credits

4

About CIS120A – Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Part 1

This course teaches the knowledge needed to begin a career in the rapidly expanding and changing field of Information Technology Cyber Security. After completion of this course students will be able to identify the differences between cyber based threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities. Differentiate between the differing types of malware, compare and contrast the various types of social engineering, application/service and cryptographic attacks. This class will also teach students the technologies and tools associated with cyber security and use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization. Finally, this course will teach the different architecture and design concepts for network security, hardware/firmware security and operating system security.

Course Information

Syllabus

CIS120A – Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Part 1 Syllabus

Topics Covered In Course

  • Introduction to cybersecurity, Malware, Attacks, Threat Actors, PenTest, Vulnerability Scanning and impact
  • The Role of People in Security and Introduction to Cryptography
  • Public Key Infrastructure and The Security Problem
  • Network Security Fundamentals & Infrastructure Security
  • Remote Access, Authentication, and Wireless/Mobile Security

Prerequisites

Intermediate experience with the use of computers in general is required. Completion of the ITF+ and N+ courses as some knowledge of group policies, networking, and the acronyms associated with those areas of study will be needed to understand network security.

Study Methods:

  1. Hands-on Practice: Engage with hardware, software, and operating systems through practical tasks and lab exercises. Practice PC installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and repair.
  2. Certification Prep: Focus on CompTIA ITF+ and CompTIA A+ materials. Be sure to ask for practice exams and study guides to prepare for certification tests.
  3. Real-World Scenarios: Simulate Tier I and Tier II IT support scenarios to develop problem-solving skills. Work on case studies involving data backup, storage, recovery, and security.
  4. Online Resources: Utilize online tutorials, forums, and revisit video lectures for additional learning support. Leverage resources like Microsoft Office application guides and network connectivity tutorials.

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Term Dates

CIS 120A is offered each term, every five weeks. For a list of all term start dates, please view our Term Schedules 

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