UPDATED Intro to Cybersecurity - Harford

Intro to Cybersecurity is intended to introduce students to the evolving field of cybersecurity. Students learn about cyber-attacks and techniques for identifying, detecting, and defending against common cybersecurity threats. Students learn about computer software and hardware, networking, and wireless security, laying the foundation for a more advanced study of cybersecurity.
Date:
2016
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Other Material Types:
Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
Harford Community College
Project Name:
Cyber Pathways Across Maryland
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
cybersecurity, cyber, information technology, computer hardware, computer software, computer networking, digital security, computer technician, computer repair, computer user support, digital forensics, ethical hacking, Cisco, networking, A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
N/A
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
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
Time varies by resource
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
SME Review Rubric uploaded in the “CPAM Program Support Materials” section of SkillsCommons.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
Course Note:
Cyber Technology certificate

Accessibility

Accessibility Features:
  • Text Access - Text to Speech
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  • Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
  • Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
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  • Reading Order - Digital resource layout
  • Structural Markup - Navigation Text
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  • Table Markup
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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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