Course Syllabus

Cybersecurity is defined as the steps and processes taken to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from unauthorized access that can result in theft or damage.  Small and large companies alike put cybersecurity measures into place to protect their network, as well as to restrict employees from visiting websites that may compromise sensitive data.   It's just as important as any measures a company takes to secure their trade secrets or physical assets from being compromised. 

In this course, you will receive beginner training in the field of cybersecurity.  This training is ideal for those new to the field, but interested in pursuing a career.  This course covers the many areas of cybersecurity that you'll need to gain employment, including network security, cloud security, system security, network infrastructure, protocols, and encryption. 

You will learn various security concepts and protocols including:

• The types of hardware used in computer networks
• Basic network design
• TCP/IP, Common TCP protocols and port numbers
• Best practice for wireless networks
• Best practice for remote users
• Subnetting
• Network administration principles
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Forensic procedures
• Incident response procedures
• The types of cyber attacks and how to prevent them
• The types of wireless attacks, application attacks, and injection attacks
• About phishing and other social engineering methods
• Penetration testing and vulnerability testing
• Hardware Security
• Virtualization
• Encryption and Cryptography
• And more.

You do not need any special programs or equipment to take this course.   Everything that you need to learn the material and meet the requirements are provided in the lessons.  Although the goal of this course is not preparation for certification exams that might be needed to gain employment, it provides the groundwork for future studies or the potential for entry level work in smaller companies.