CPT-120: Introduction to Cybersecurity

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.

CPT-120 Sections for Spring 2020

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 Sections Offered

CPT-120, Section SL1

CRN #30250
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Dunker

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of three days before the official class start date. Please contact the instructor directly. No permission is necessary prior to that date.***

CPT-120, Section SL2

CRN #30252
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Binh-Yen Nguyen

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of three days before the official class start date. Please contact the instructor directly. No permission is necessary prior to that date.***

CPT-120, Section SL3

CRN #32546
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Eric Gustavson

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of three days before the official class start date. Please contact the instructor directly. No permission is necessary prior to that date.***

CPT-120, Section SL4

CRN #32554
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Felton

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
LectureOnline
Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 21st, 2020 – May 23rd, 2020
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of three days before the official class start date. Please contact the instructor directly. No permission is necessary prior to that date.***