Technology, Exploration & Career Center WEST

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89777000 FOUNDATIONS OF CYBERSECURITY, 1 credit

In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional studies in cybersecurity. A variety of courses are available to students interested in this field. Foundations of Cybersecurity may serve as an introductory course in this field of study. 

Prerequisite: None

89777100 DIGITAL FORENSICS, 1 credit

Digital forensics is an evolving discipline concerned with analyzing anomalous activity on computers, networks, programs, and data. As a discipline, it has grown with the emergence of a globally-connected digital society. As computing has become more sophisticated, so it is the ability of malicious agents to access systems and private information. By evaluating prior incidents, digital forensics professionals have the ability to investigate and craft appropriate responses to disruptions to corporations, governments, and individuals. Whereas cybersecurity takes a proactive approach to information assurance to minimize harm, digital forensics takes a reactive approach to incident response. **Must take with Internetworking Technologies 2 (89811500)

Recommendation: Internetworking Technologies 1 and Foundations of Cybersecurity

89811000 INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES I, 1 credit

The Internetworking Technologies I course is normally comprised of the courses called Cisco CCNA R&S: Introduction to Networks (CCNA 1) and Cisco CCNA R&S: Routing and Switching Essentials (CCNA 2). The Introduction to Networks course introduces the concept of networking, using various analogies to help the student understand the movement of packets throughout the Internet, and the protocol standards used. *Fees required

Prerequisite: Foundations of Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

89811500 INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES II, 1 credit

The Internetworking Technologies 2 course is normally comprised of the courses called Cisco CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks (CCNA 3) and Cisco CCNA R&S: Connecting Networks (CCNA 4) The CCNA 3 course covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. *Fees required

Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance 1, Networking 1

89760900 CYBERSECURITY CAPSTONE, 1 credit

In the Cybersecurity Capstone course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore advanced concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will develop security policies to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study toward industry certification. (Must sign up simultaneously for Cybersecurity Project-Based Research) 

Prerequisite: Internetworking Technologies 1, Internetworking Technologies 2

89760800 CYBERSECURITY PROJECT BASED RESEARCH, 1 credit

Project-Based Research is a course for students to research a real-world problem. Students are matched with a mentor from the business or professional community to develop an original project on a topic related to career interests. Students use scientific methods of investigation to conduct in-depth research, compile findings, and present their findings to an audience that includes experts in the field. To attain academic success, students must have opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings.  

89777200 PRACTICUM IN CYBERSECURITY, 2 credits

In the Practicum in Cybersecurity, students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems. Knowledge and skills in the proper use of analytical skills and application of IT concepts and standards are essential to prepare students for success in a technology-driven society. Critical thinking, IT experience, and product development may be conducted in a classroom setting with an industry mentor, as an unpaid or paid internship, as part of a capstone project, or as career preparation.

Prerequisites: Internetworking Technologies 1, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Internetworking Technologies 2, and Digital Forensics