The course combines theoretical cybersecurity fundamentals with state-of-the-art use cases and aligns with the CompTIA Security+ certification, offering both academic and professional preparation.
This comprehensive introductory course at UCLA Extension combines theoretical cybersecurity fundamentals with state-of-the-art use cases, providing a thorough introduction to the field. Students will gain practical knowledge and professional experience in implementing basic security services on various computer networks. The curriculum covers essential topics such as security roles, risk analysis, cryptography, and network security. The course material is consistent with relevant portions of the CompTIA Security+ certification, preparing students for industry-recognized credentials. Through this program, participants will learn to make security assessments, including vulnerability, threat hunting, and penetration testing, to detect vulnerabilities. They will also examine different types of cryptographic functions, identify and assess authentication products for various network environments, and explore segmentation-based network designs for secure access. The course emphasizes improving cybersecurity resilience through practices like redundancy recognition, backup, configuration/change management, diversity, and deception.
A typical day involves lectures covering theoretical security models and practical examples, followed by discussions and potentially hands-on exercises related to cybersecurity fundamentals, risk analysis, cryptography, and network security.
This course is ideal for individuals considering a career in cybersecurity, system administrators, network administrators, security auditors, and information technologists passionate about protecting organizations and understanding security needs.
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center, Los Angeles, CA
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