Computer and Network Security Fundamentals
OVERVIEW
Have you or someone you know ever had personal information compromised? This inspiring course covers the fundamentals of computer safety, network security, and the prevention of digital attacks.
You’ll experience a hands-on approach to security strategies, expand your computer and networking security techniques, and improve your problem-solving skills. You will also explore numerous employment opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries: Cybersecurity. This course provides honors-level elective credit. Digital Information Technology, Computer Networking & Security Fundamentals, and Cybersecurity Essentials comprise the Applied Cybersecurity Program of Study.
MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS
Semester One:
Module 01 Cybersecurity and You
- 01.00 Cybersecurity and You Checklist
- 01.01 Cybersecurity 101
- 01.02 Hackers and Cybersecurity Threats
- 01.03 Computer Components
- 01.04 Operating Systems
- 01.05 Cybersecurity and You Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 01.06 Cybersecurity and You Exam
Module 02 Networking Fundamentals
- 02.00 Networking Fundamentals Checklist
- 02.01 Computer Networks
- 02.02 OSI Model
- 02.03 Network Devices
- 02.04 Opportunities in Cybersecurity
- 02.05 Networking Fundamentals Module Project
Module 03 Access Control
- 03.00 Access Control Checklist
- 03.01 Network Security
- 03.02 Access Control
- 03.03 Authentication
- 03.04 Remote Access Technologies
- 03.05 Access Control Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 03.06 Segment One Exam
Semester Two:
Module 04 Virtual Computing
- 04.00 Virtual Computing Checklist
- 04.01 Virtual Computing Basics
- 04.02 Virtualization and Hypervisors
- 04.03 Virtualization and Security
- 04.04 Common Protocols and Services
- 04.05 Virtual Computing Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 04.06 Virtual Computing Exam
Module 05 Protecting Data
- 05.00 Protecting Data Checklist
- 05.01 Data Protection
- 05.02 Physical and Virtual Data Protection
- 05.03 Configuring Firewalls and Routers
- 05.04 Network Monitoring
- 05.05 Protecting Data Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 05.06 Protecting Data Exam
Module 06 Challenges and Trends
- 06.00 Challenges and Trends Checklist
- 06.01 Cyber Terrorism
- 06.02 Security Breaches
- 06.03 Social Engineering and Physical Security
- 06.04 The Future of Cybersecurity
- 06.05 Challenges and Trends Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 06.06 Segment Two Exam
Fee Details
| Progam | Regular | |
| Fee | $ 633 | |
Grade Level
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration
10 Months
Requirements
- Windows 8.1 Lab Infosec Learning
- To achieve success, students must submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that they must progress in the course every week. Students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple-choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions to measure learning. Students must maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.
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