CSC 130 - Security Plus
Course Description
Cybersecurity attacks continue to grow in complexity and scale, creating strong demand for professionals who can protect systems, networks, and data. This course introduces the essential principles of cybersecurity and provides a foundation in threat management, network defense, endpoint security, risk management, and incident response.
You will learn how cyber attacks are carried out, how organizations defend against threats, and how to apply security best practices to protect information assets. Through hands-on activities and practical exercises, you will develop the skills needed for entry-level cybersecurity and security operations roles.
Course Details
Learning Outcomes
By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Identify common cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Implement foundational network, endpoint, and access control security measures to protect organizational assets.
- Apply cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, cryptography, and security monitoring.
- Assess risks, evaluate security controls, and support governance and compliance initiatives.
- Investigate security incidents using threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and incident response methodologies.
Topics
- Cybersecurity Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Attacks
- Network Security Principles and Defense Strategies
- TCP/IP, Protocol, and Network Service Vulnerabilities
- Threat Mitigation and Attack Prevention
- Wireless and Mobile Device Security
- Network Security Infrastructure and Security Services
- Windows Security Administration
- Linux Fundamentals for Security Operations
- Endpoint Protection and Malware Defense
- Cybersecurity Principles and Best Practices
- System and Network Defense
- Identity, Access Control, and Authentication
- Access Control Lists (ACLs)
- Firewall Technologies and Network Segmentation
- Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Security Monitoring, Logs, and Alert Analysis
- Governance, Compliance, and Security Policies
- Security Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
- Threat Intelligence and Risk Management
- Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Disaster Recovery
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in IT or Cybersecurity as:
- Junior Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Technician
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst
- Security Administrator
- Network Security Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- IT Support / Tier 1 Help Desk Analyst
- Network or Cloud Support Specialist
- Students pursuing further cybersecurity certifications and professional development
Notes
Course materials from a third-party vendor will be provided to all learners for the course.Prerequisites
There are no mandatory prerequisites for this course. However, you are required to perform a self-assessment to ensure you meet the requirements to enrol, or to complete the recommended prerequisite course.
Self-assessment for enrolment
- At least 6 months of computer networking experience
Recommended prerequisite
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Network and Linux System Administration : Optional Courses