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 2025

With the following scheduling option(s)

3 Sections Offered

CPT-120, Section SL3

CRN #21091
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Dunker

Seats Remaining

9

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0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A

CPT-120, Section SL2

CRN #21618
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Binh-Yen Nguyen

Seats Remaining

6

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A

CPT-120, Section SL1

CRN #21619
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Jeffrey Dunker

Seats Remaining

6

Already on Waitlist

0

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LaboratoryOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
LectureOnline
Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025N/A
Type Laboratory
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A
Type Lecture
Location Online
Date(s) Aug 25th, 2025 – Dec 13th, 2025
Day / Time N/A