CIS 141 - Intro to Cyber Security

Introduction to Cybersecurity is designed to provide students the basic concepts and terminology of cybersecurity. The course examines how the concept of security integrates into the importance of user involvement, security training, ethics, trust, application of cybersecurity practices and devices, and best practices management. The fundamental skills cover internal and external threats to network security and design, how to enforce network level security policies, how to protect an organization’s information, and a broad range of other topics.
Microsoft Word Intro to Cyber Security_ SME Review.docx (106 KB)
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Date:
2018-01-01
Primary Material Type:
Syllabus
Other Material Types:
Syllabus
Institution:
Williston State College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
CIS, Computer Information Technology, Introduction to Cybersecurity, Internal and External Threats, Network Security and Design, Protect, Security Training, Ethics, Trust

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
The WSC Advisory Councils provide curriculum guidance and feedback within the context of industry needs.
Industry Sector:
Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)
Occupation:
Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 weeks
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
The President | Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Director for Extended Learning performed the evolution using a rubric developed by the TREND consortium. Reviewers possessed the knowledge and experience to effectively evaluate the materials.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Computer Information Systems

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