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 Fall 2026

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 Sections Offered

CPT-120, Section SL3

CRN #21091
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

10

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

CPT-120, Section SL2

CRN #21618
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

10

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

CPT-120, Section SL1

CRN #21619
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

10

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A

CPT-120, Section SL4

CRN #27615
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

To be announced

Seats Remaining

10

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
Lecture/LabOnline
Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026N/A
Type Lecture/Lab
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 31st, 2026 – Dec 18th, 2026
Day / Time N/A