ELECTIVES
Computer Networking & Security Fundamentals
High School · 9 – 12 Courses
Computer Networking & Security Fundamentals
Overview
Do you want to learn higher-level coding skills? This course teaches advanced programming concepts using the computer language Python. You will learn techniques and processes associated with computer programming and software development. This course provides honors-level elective credit. Digital Information Technology, Foundations of Programming, and Procedural Programming make up the Web Application and Development POS.
Major Topics and Concepts
Module 01 Cybersecurity and You
7- 01.00 Cybersecurity and You Checklist
- 01.01 Cybersecurity 101
- 01.02 Hackers and Cybersecurity Threats
- 01.03 Computer Components
- 01.04 Operating Systems
- 01.05 Cybersecurity and You Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 01.06 Cybersecurity and You Exam
Module 02 Networking Fundamentals
6- 02.00 Networking Fundamentals Checklist
- 02.01 Computer Networks
- 02.02 OSI Model
- 02.03 Network Devices
- 02.04 Opportunities in Cybersecurity
- 02.05 Networking Fundamentals Module Project
Module 03 Access Control
7- 03.00 Access Control Checklist
- 03.01 Network Security
- 03.02 Access Control
- 03.03 Authentication
- 03.04 Remote Access Technologies
- 03.05 Access Control Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 03.06 Segment One Exam
Module 04 Virtual Computing
7- 04.00 Virtual Computing Checklist
- 04.01 Virtual Computing Basics
- 04.02 Virtualization and Hypervisors
- 04.03 Virtualization and Security
- 04.04 Common Protocols and Services
- 04.05 Virtual Computing Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 04.06 Virtual Computing Exam
Module 05 Protecting Data
7- 05.00 Protecting Data Checklist
- 05.01 Data Protection
- 05.02 Physical and Virtual Data Protection
- 05.03 Configuring Firewalls and Routers
- 05.04 Network Monitoring
- 05.05 Protecting Data Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 05.06 Protecting Data Exam
Module 06 Challenges and Trends
7- 06.00 Challenges and Trends Checklist
- 06.01 Cyber Terrorism
- 06.02 Security Breaches
- 06.03 Social Engineering and Physical Security
- 06.04 The Future of Cybersecurity
- 06.05 Challenges and Trends Review and Discussion-Based Assessment
- 06.06 Segment Two Exam
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