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.

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CPT-120 Sections for Summer 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

1 Section Offered

CPT-120, Section SL1

CRN #63376
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

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Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Jun 1st, 2026 – Aug 7th, 2026N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Jun 1st, 2026 – Aug 7th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Jun 1st, 2026 – Aug 7th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Jun 1st, 2026 – Aug 7th, 2026
Day / Time N/A