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 Spring 2023

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

CPT-120, Section SL1

CRN #30250
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Willard

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023N/A
LectureOnline
Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of the first day of classes. No permission is necessary prior to that date. Please contact the instructor directly.***

CPT-120, Section SL3

CRN #32546
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Willard

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of the first day of classes. No permission is necessary prior to that date. Please contact the instructor directly.***

CPT-120, Section SL4

CRN #32554
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Felton

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jan 23rd, 2023 – May 19th, 2023
Day / Time N/A

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN (online) sections as of the first day of classes. No permission is necessary prior to that date. Please contact the instructor directly.***