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Additional Cost Description:

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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

• Explain how end-user devices and local networks interact with the global Internet.
• Explain the requirements for network connectivity.
• Build a small network using an integrated network router.
• Explain the importance of IP addressing.
• Explain how the protocols of the TCP/IP suite enable network communication.
• Configure an integrated wireless router and wireless clients to connect securely to the Internet.
• Configure basic network security.
• Build a simple computer network using Cisco devices.
• Troubleshoot common network issues found in home and small business networks.
• Explain the need and importance of cybersecurity.
• Explain the characteristics and value of personal data, and data within an organization.Recognize the characteristics and operation of a cyber attack.
• Interpret the trends in the cyber threat landscape.
• Understand how to protect devices from threats.
• Master how to safeguard your privacy.
• Learn techniques to protect organizations from cyber attacks.
• Recognize the behavior-based approach to cybersecurity.
• Understand legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity.
• Explain the opportunities for pursuing an education and a career in cybersecurity.
• Describe the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability as they relate to data states and cybersecurity countermeasures.
• Describe the tactics, techniques and procedures used by cyber criminals.
• Describe how technologies, products, and procedures are used to protect confidentiality.
• Describe how technologies, products, and procedures are used to ensure integrity.
• Describe how technologies, products, and procedures provide high availability.
• Explain how cybersecurity professionals use technologies, processes, and procedures to defend all components of the network.
• Explain the purpose of laws related to cybersecurity.

Segment 1: Networking Essentials
Communications in a Connected World
Online Communications
Explore Networks
Peer to Peer Networks
Providing Network Services
Communications Principles
Network Design
Routing
Internet Protocol
Dynamic Addressing (DHCP)
IP Addressing
Transport Services
Build a Home Network
Security Considerations
Cisco Switches and Routers

Segment 2: Introduction to Cybersecurity
The Need for Cybersecurity
Attacks, Concepts, Techniques
Protecting Your Data and Privacy
Protecting the Organization
Your Future in Cybersecurity

Segment 3: Cybersecurity Essentials
Cybersecurity Experts or Criminals
The Cybersecurity Cube
Threats, Vulnerabilities, Attacks
The Art of Protecting Secrets
The Art of Ensuring Integrity
The Five Nines Concept
Protecting a Cybersecurity Domain
Becoming a Cybersecurity Specialist

• A computer with either Windows (7 or later), Linux, Macintosh Operating System, or Chromebook. Chromebook users will need to contact their instructor to request installation of a virtual machine.
• Reliable Internet Access;
• Ability to download and install Packet Tracer, a stand-alone program that is required for all Cisco NetAcademy Courses;
• Ability to download/upload PDF files as well as Packet Tracer files (.pka);
• A PDF reader to complete assignments (Recommend: Adobe Reader); Note: All Reading Guides/Labs are fillable PDF files.
• Up to date Chrome and/or Firefox Web Browser to access the curriculum;
• Java (JRE) to access Packet Tracer testing environment;
• Students also require access to YouTube.

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/