Cybersecurity - YCPS 7300

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Computer Science Degree/Certificate Checklists

BRCC (Baton Rouge Community College)
       AS Degree
       AAS Degree (Application Development)
       AAS Degree (Cloud Computing)
       AAS Degree (Cybersecurity)
       Information Technology
       Network Certificate

LSU (Louisiana State University)
       LSU Transfer Degree (AS)
       LSU Transfer Guide

SELU (Southeastern Louisiana University)
       Information Technology (AS)
       Pre MBA (AS)
       Scientific (AS)

SU (Southern University)
       Computer Science (AS)

ULL (University of Louisiana Lafayette)
       AS Computer Science
       AS Informatics

CS Course Descriptions (CNET, CSCI, INTE)

Academic Calendar

Accommodated Testing

Welcome

Orientation
      Learning Journey Overview
      IBM SkillsBuild Participant Survey

Governance, Risk, Compliance, & Data Privacy
      - Module 1: Data and Privacy
      - Module 2: Governance, Risk, & Compliance
      - Capstone Project 1: Evaluate an Organization's
             Data Security Posture 
      - Capstone Project 1: Submit Your Project

Vulnerability Management
      - Module 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities
      - Module 4: Vulnerability Management
      - Capstone Project 2: Perform an Impact Analysis
             in Address Vulnerabilities
      - Capstone Project 2: Submit Your Project

System and Network Security
      - Module 5: System Security
      - Module 6: Network Security
      - Capstone Project 3: Design a Secure Network for
              Increased Security

Cloud Security
      - Module 7: Cloud Computing and Virtualization
      - Module 8: Securing Cloud Infrastructure
      - Capstone Project 4: Propose Cloud Services and
             Security Measures
      - Capstone Project 4: Submit Your Project

Security Operations and Management
      - Module 9: Security Operations
      - Module 10: Security Monitoring
      - Capstone Project 5: Assemble a SOC Team and
              Perform Security

 Incidence Response and System Forensics
      - Module 11: Incident Response
      - Module 12: Digital System Forensics
      - Capstone Project 6: Investigate an Incident
              Through Digital Forensics

IBM SkillBuild Cybersecurity Certificate
      - Module 13: Emerging Threats and the Future
              of Cybersecurity
      - Cybersecurity Final Assessment
      - Cybersecurity Capstone Challenge
      - Cybersecurity Capstone Challenge - Graded
              Activity

Course Completion Information

Congratulations on completing the course, IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate!

Through this experience, you have learned new concepts, explored examples of the concepts in the workplace and in your daily life, practiced applying digital tools in various scenarios, worked on a range of employability skills, explored cybersecurity-related careers, and more.

A reminder about earning the IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate credential

• Please allow time for your completion score for the Cybersecurity Capstone Challenge to be added to your grade book. 
• You will receive the IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity Certificate credential automatically if you achieve a final grade of 80% or more for the overall course. Allow 24-48 hours for issuing of this final credential.
• Ensure that you have claimed all your digital credentials to date. Log into your Credly account, check out your digital badge wallet, and share your accomplishments!

Download the Employability Skills Inventory

As a final step in your learning journey, download the following Employability Skills Inventory, which lists the skills you practiced and provides examples that you can use when updating your resume, at networking events, and in job interviews.

Once again, congratulations on your hard work and the important step you’ve taken along your career path!

As technology advances, ensuring the security of digital assets and protecting the online presence of individuals and organizations have emerged as critical priorities. Every industry now finds itself in need of skilled cybersecurity professionals.

Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in cybersecurity.

You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles, and engage in activities with tools, frameworks, and scenarios to help you apply and practice what you're learning.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  As technology continues to advance, ensuring the security of digital assets and protecting the online presence of individuals and organizations has emerged as a critical priority. Every industry is now finding itself in need of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Whether you are a beginner exploring the field or an experienced professional seeking to expand your knowledge, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in cybersecurity basics. You will delve into key concepts, terminology, and essential principles, as well as engaging in hands-on activities with tools and frameworks to help you apply and practice what you’re learning.

PREREQUISITES: None                      CO-REQUISITIES: None

INSTRUCTOR:   David L. Sylvester, Sr., Professor
                                 Computer Science / Engineering / Mathematics  Department
                                 Rm. 247, Cypress Bldg.
                                 (225) 216-8152

   Office Hours:    Mondays 10:15 am – 2:00 pm
                                 Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:15 - 12:30 am
 

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EMAIL ADDRESS:  sylvesterd@mybrcc.edu

                            Class Website: https://www.syl9.com
                            CANVAS's URL: https://mybrcc.instructure.com
                            LOLA's URL: https://my.lctcs.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
                            BRCC's URL: https://www.mybrcc.edu