CPT-120: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- 4 Credit Hours
- Information and Computer Technologies Department
- Spring 2014
Course Description
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 Spring 2014
2 Sections Offered
CPT-120, Section 181
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
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Lecture | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 263 | Jan 21st, 2014 – May 22nd, 2014 | Monday 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm |
Type | Lecture |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 263 |
Date(s) | Jan 21st, 2014 – May 22nd, 2014 |
Day / Time | Monday 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm |
***When registering for the lecture, CRN 30249, CPT 120-181, you must also register for one of the laboratories, CRN 20250, CPT 120-183 or CRN 30252, CPT 120-186***
CPT-120, Section 183
Scheduled Meeting Times
Type | Location | Date(s) | Day / Time |
---|---|---|---|
Laboratory | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 263 | Jan 21st, 2014 – May 22nd, 2014 | Wednesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Type | Laboratory |
Location | Brighton Campus Building 09, Room 263 |
Date(s) | Jan 21st, 2014 – May 22nd, 2014 |
Day / Time | Wednesday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
***When registering for the laboratory, CRN 30250, CPT 120-183, you must also register for the lecture, CRN 30249, CPT 120-181***