Cybersecurity Essentials
Cybersecurity Essentials
Overview
This course provides the student with an understanding of the fundamental tenants of cybersecurity and covers the general security concepts involved in maintaining a secure network computing environment. Students will learn the nature and scope of today’s cybersecurity challenges, strategies for network defense, as well as detailed information about next-generation cybersecurity solutions. Students will also deploy a variety of security methodologies as well as technologies and concepts used for implementing a secure network environment.
Benefits
The MAJU Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy equips students with leading-edge cybersecurity knowledge and skills they will need to protect their digital way of life and prepare for the many unfilled jobs in cybersecurity.
Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Academy - Essentials Syllabus
Course Information
I. Course Credits: 3 Semester Hours
II. Course Prerequisites: Cybersecurity Gateway
III. Recommended Textbook: PaloAlto Networks CyberSecurity Guide v3.
IV. Course Description:
This course evaluates cybersecurity principles and demonstrates how to secure a network computing environment through the application of security controls. Students will learn the nature and scope of today’s cybersecurity challenges, strategies for network defense, as well as detailed information about next-generation cybersecurity solutions. Students will also deploy a variety of security methodologies as well as technologies and concepts used for implementing a secure network environment.
V. Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Formulate an industry-standard design to protect infrastructure against cybersecurity threats
• Apply advanced filtering methodologies such as user, application, and content ID to protect against all known and unknown attack vectors
• Describe the basics of cryptography including synchronous/asynchronous encryption, PKI, and certificates.
• Demonstrate ability to assess and harden endpoints based on security policies
• Describe uses of advanced malware research and analysis to provide enhanced protection for enterprise networks
• Examine mobile and cloud-based connection technologies
VI. Course Grading:
Final grades are determined by a weighted average of all work assigned in the course and is based on a combination of exams, papers/projects, writing assessments, and oral presentations. Your final grade in this course is based on the following:
Examinations:
Written and Practical Exams Total: 50%
Course Assignments:
Lab Assignments Total: 25%
Homework Total: 20%
Participation: Total: 5%
Course Total: 100%
Letter grades are determined as follows:
A 90–100% of the total percentage points possible
B 80–89% of the total percentage points possible
C 70–79% of the total percentage points possible
D 65–69% of the total percentage points possible
F less than 65% of the total percentage points possible