This course covers foundational topics such as how to identify external threats and vulnerabilities and examines the common threats and vulnerabilities of an enterprise. Students in the course will explore how to use threat data and intelligence sources to identify emerging threats. This data is then used to help identify vulnerabilities, examines cloud computing and tools for assessing vulnerabilities.
Students will learn about key cybersecurity principles, common vulnerabilities, and best practices for protecting digital assets and discuss how to apply such knowledge to analyze, design and manage secure systems in the real world. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology utilizing current technology to enable all students to archive their career and/or educational goals.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
- Identify types of Enterprise Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Utilize Threat Data and Intelligence
- Discuss Vulnerability Management
- Develop & Identify Best Practices
- Infrastructure Controls
- Develop Monitoring and Security Operations through Data Analysis
- Analyzing incident response operations and developing incident response planning and procedures
- Discuss Compliance
- External Threats and Internal Vulnerabilities
- Enterprise Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Utilizing Threat Data and Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Computing and Assessment Tools
- Infrastructure Controls
- Software and Hardware Assurance Best Practices
- Security Monitoring Through Data Analysis
- Security Operations
- Incident Response Planning and Procedures
- Responding to a Cyber Incident
- Risk Mitigation
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Preparation for CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 Certification exam objectives
- Weekly Reading and chapter Questions: Students check their comprehension of important concepts of the materials and use critical thinking skills to answer chapter questions.
- Module quizzes for assessment
- Weekly discussions and reflection assignments
- Virtual Machine labs: Students will work through Live virtual Machine labs weekly to get hands-on experience
- Midterm & Final Exam: The first part of the course receives a thorough assessment through an extensive test that covers the complete course subject matter.
- Textbook and exam objectives study materials
- Virtual Labs.
- Virtual practical training opportunities
- Regular interaction with professionals working in the industry.
- Interactive online resources to include simulations
- Weekly quizes
- End of module questions
- Module case studies
- Weekly discussions between students in the course
- Two module exams, midterm exam, and final exam
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.