Foundations of Cybersecurity

About the Course

In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop essential knowledge and explore concepts related to the function and operations of cybersecurity. This includes examining cyberattacks and threats, and how enacting security policies can minimize risk to a computer system.

SAMPLE LESSON

Assessing Cybersecurity Risk

Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.

Lesson Resources:

Lesson Plan
Project: Risk Analysis

Lessons Available in This Course

Introduction to Cybersecurity
Risks of Sharing Information
Basic Cybersecurity Concepts: Security & Incident Response
Preventing System Compromise: System Protection & Awareness
Principles of Network Operations: Network Addressing & Devices
Digital Forensics Basics
Cyber Vulnerabilities Threats & Attacks
Threats to Computer Applications

Digital Citizenship
Social Engineering
Malware
Cyber Issues: Infected Computers & Breaches
Principles of Network Operations: Ports, Protocols & Monitoring
Cryptography Basics
Network Vulnerabilities
Assessing Cybersecurity Risk

Cybersecurity Ethics & Laws
Basic Cybersecurity Concepts: Risk Management
Preventing System Compromise: System Administration & Services
Cyber Issues: Ransomware
System Administration Practices
Cyber Issues: Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication
Internet of Things Defined
Cyberterrorism & Counterterrorism

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Foundations of Cybersecurity: Reviews and Comparisons

As a computer science educator, you understand that cybersecurity is a foundational concept and skill set necessary for students to be successful in the industry. After all, today’s technology-driven workforce requires individuals to understand the purpose of cybersecurity regardless of the industry students enter.

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