CPT-120

Introduction to Cybersecurity

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 Fall 2020

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

CPT-120, Section 191

CRN #21091
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

• Binh-Yen Nguyen

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 26th, 2020 – Dec 22nd, 2020N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 26th, 2020 – Dec 22nd, 2020N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 26th, 2020 – Dec 22nd, 2020
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 26th, 2020 – Dec 22nd, 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.***