CPT-120
Introduction to Cybersecurity
- 4 Credit Hours
- Information and Computer Technologies Department
- Fall 2014
Designed for students with no security experience or background, this course will cover basic terminology and concepts. Included will be the basics of computers and networking such as Internet Protocol, routing, Domain Name Service, and network devices. This course will introduce students to the basics of cryptography, security management, wireless networking, and organizational policy. Topics will include: an overview of the information security framework, network infrastructure security, security and cryptography, information security policy, and defense in depth. Other topics covered in this course include: basic security terminology and professional terms, network basics, tracert, nslookup, ipconfig, ping, DNS, DoS attacks, overview of malware, rules for avoiding viruses and vulnerabilities. Three class hours. Two lab hours. Three credits.
CPT-120 Sections for Fall 2014
2 Sections Offered
CPT-120, Section BH1
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | TBA | Sep 2nd, 2014 – Dec 18th, 2014 | TBA |
| Type | Lecture |
| Location | TBA |
| Date(s) | Sep 2nd, 2014 – Dec 18th, 2014 |
| Day / Time | TBA |
***When registering for the lecture, CRN 20346, CPT 120-BH1, you must also register for the laboratory, CRN 20347, CPT 120-BH5 or CRN 20348, CPT 120-BH6******Hybrid Courses blend online learning and face-to-face classes. Most courses meet one day/week and the rest of the work is done in an electronic format. The best of both worlds.***
CPT-120, Section BH5
Scheduled Meeting Times
| Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 263 | Sep 2nd, 2014 – Dec 18th, 2014 | Monday 5:30 pm - 7:20 pm |
| Type | Laboratory |
| Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 263 |
| Date(s) | Sep 2nd, 2014 – Dec 18th, 2014 |
| Day / Time | Monday 5:30 pm - 7:20 pm |
***When registering for the laboratory, CRN 20347, CPT 120-BH5, you must also register for the lecture, CRN 20346, CPT 120-BH1******Hybrid Courses blend online learning and face-to-face classes. Most courses meet one day/week and the rest of the work is done in an electronic format. The best of both worlds.***