This is a beginner course which teaches the fundamentals of operating systems and a particular focus on Windows and Linux.
It is one of two foundational courses recommended for those with little to no background in cybersecurity, IT or network operations.
Upon completing this course, students can expect to be able to demonstrate a genuine foundational understanding of command line interfaces, kernels, I/O, filesystems, processes/services, active directory, user account/access control, permissions, logging.
Enrollment Opens Summer 2025
This is a beginner course which teaches the fundamentals of computer networking devices and technologies.
It is one of two foundational courses recommended for those with little to no background in cybersecurity, IT or computer networking.
Upon completing this course, students can expect to be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the Ethernet & TCP/IP protocols which are the basis of all computer networks. Other technologies discussed include: ARP, ICMP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, IPv4/IPV6 and more!
Enrollment Opens Summer 2025
This is an intermediate level course which teaches all of the basic cybersecurity concepts that are required for entry level cybersecurity positions.
Since this course builds upon skills, terminology, and concepts taught in Level I, it is recommended to first complete all Level I Courses prior to enrollement.
In this course, students will learn to identify and mitigate common attack vectors such as: Denial-of-Service (DoS), Phishing, Spoofing, Code Injection, Supply Chain Interdiction, Insider Threats, etc... Students will also learn to perform basic forensic investigations and malware analysis on multiple platforms.
Enrollment Opens Summer 2025
This is an advanced course which utilizes the knowledge and skills developed from prior courses and/or experience to apply them to common security practices.
(Enrollment in this course requires completion of the Basic Cybersecurity course. Students may be able to test out of that course by scoring 90% or higher on the test-out exam.)
Upon completing this course, students can expect to be able to demonstrate a genuine understanding of packet analysis, log triage, advanced firewall configurations, threats/attacks/vulnerabilities, security technologies and tools, security architecture/design, access control, risk management and cryptogography. Students will also utilize their skills in operating system administration to identify and mitigate direct security threats and learn to report threats and compromises by translating technical concepts to high-level briefs.
Students who complete this course are ready to pass standard industry security certifications and will become competetitive in the workforce.
Enrollment Opens Summer 2025
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