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CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Big data needs big protection. That’s because 90% percent of the world’s data has been created in just the last
two years*. And as computer networks grow, so too does the quantity of vulnerable information.
The 24-week Cybersecurity Boot Camp at UCLA Extension is a challenging, part-time program that takes a
multidisciplinary approach to attaining proficiency in IT, networking, and modern information security.
Throughout the course, you will gain experience with a host of popular tools such as Wireshark, Kali Linux,
Metasploit, Nessus, and more. In addition, you will receive training toward certifications such as the CompTIA
Security+, CompTIA Network+, and ISC2 CISSP, which can greatly enhance desirability and employability in
today’s job market. You will also learn methods, techniques, and best practices for convincingly conveying the
severity of the risks facing an organization’s security posture.
CYBERSECURITY
BOOT CAMP
AT UCLA EXTENSION
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
“Our daily life, economic vitality, and national security depend on a stable, safe, and resilient cyberspace.” - U.S. Department of Homeland of Homeland Security
The Cyber and Network Security Boot Camp is for anyone who needs to know how to keep data
safe from prying eyes. Enrolling can help you achieve your goals if you say “yes” to any of the
following:
You are currently a technical professional, such as a web developer, network administrator, or help desk technician, who wants to better understand how to keep data secure.
You are a manager in a company whose revenue depends on the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of client data.
You are a manager dedicated to managing growing cyber risks to your organization.
You are looking to move into Cybersecurity from an already technical field, such as systems administration.
You are a tech enthusiast looking to get your foot in the door in the world of networking and security.
IS THIS PROGRAM RIGHT FOR YOU?
BUILDING ON THE BASICS
Achieving your goals in Cybersecurity requires not only deep security knowledge, but also experience with the
application of that knowledge.
Our curriculum is designed to give you both the knowledge you need to move toward the cybersecurity industry and
ample experience applying that knowledge to real-world problems. Throughout the program, you will learn tools
and technologies vetted by current practitioners, and receive training for three certifications expected of all serious
security professionals.
Network or System Security Administrator
Systems Security Analyst
REAL WORLD APPLICATION, REAL JOBS
Graduates of the Cyber and Network Security Boot Camp will learn critical skills relevant to the
following careers:
Cyber Network Defender Information Assurance Specialist
Cybersecurity Analyst Penetration Tester
Vulnerability Assessment Analyst Digital Forensics Examiner
Incident Response Analyst
IT Auditor
Secure Coding Specialist
Cybersecurity Operations Specialist
COURSE STRUCTURE
DISCUSSION CERTIFICATIONPREPARATION HANDS-ON EXERCISES
The program will consist of both insightful lectures and individual and group exercises, meant to reinforce the tools and ideas introduced in class. Every few weeks, you will focus your studies on a particular in-demand certification, ultimately preparing you to take and pass the corresponding exam. Better yet, you’ll learn how to apply these technologies in the real world.
Throughout the course, you will apply the skills you’ve learned in labs and in other practical scenarios. By the completion of the program, these assignments will give you a vast array of first-hand cybersecurity and networking experience.
Gain valuable experience and training relevant to top certifications in the cybersecurity industry including: The Network+, Security+, and CISSP Certifications.
Industry professionals lead lectures and class discussions on the background, history, and applications of a new technology or concept.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
As you move up the learning curve, you’re likely to have questions around some of the concepts covered in class. We’re here
to help—through in-person and virtual office hours, as well as a dedicated #slack channel where you can get assistance from
instructors, support staff and your fellow students. All work is done via Github, so you can create issues directly on your own
projects for instructors to assist you in a truly asynchronous fashion. In addition to learning to code, you will have access to
career services that will help you prepare for technical roles after graduation such as:
Career Content and Practice Sessions
Projects Supported by Industry
Online Career Events With Industry Professionals
Career Coaching
High Impact Career Events
Soft Skills Training
Frequent Program Enhancements Driven by Industry Professional
Database of Customizable Tools and Templates
- (^) Multiple Technical Resume Templates
- (^) Github Best Practices
- (^) Guidelines To Building A Portfolio
- (^) Creating an Elevator Pitch
- (^) Developing a Bio
One-on-One Career Coaching
- (^) Assist In Targeting Job Search
- (^) Continued Interview Preparation
SAMPLE PROJECTS
Network Analysis & Troubleshooting
A substantial part of modern cybersecurity requires monitoring and analyzing the data flowing over networks. Familiarity with patterns at the packet level is essential for both basic troubleshooting and more intensive tasks. In this activity, you will monitor the packets being transmitted over a network to gain insight into problems such as dropped packets and explore other patterns apparent only at the packet-level.
Data Driven Security Analysis: Identifying Suspicious Login/Request Patterns
The modern IT landscape is defined by the sheer amount of data it’s responsible for. There is far more data than can be examined directly, but it all must be protected. Data analysis can help security specialists identify suspicious trends in data, thereby identifying potential incidents and informing future intrusion detection efforts. In this activity, you’ll search for patterns in large quantities of log data, ultimately identifying and characterizing intrusions evident from the data, and developing protocols for detection of such intrusions in the future.
Skills Needed
- (^) Wireshark
- (^) Packet and protocol analysis
- (^) Familiarity with TCP/IP, HTTP, and other protocols
- (^) Tapping into networks
Skills Needed
- (^) Network monitoring
- (^) Packet analysis
- (^) Threat intelligence
- (^) Database management
- (^) Machine learning
Objectives
- (^) Use Wireshark to analyze packets and identify transmission patterns associated with poor network performance
- (^) Articulate the relationships between different network protocols such as TCP/IP and HTTP
- (^) Identify suspicious patterns of network activity to hone in on malicious users
Objectives
- (^) Use common data analysis tools to analyze large amounts of log data for telltale patterns of cyberattacks
- (^) Deploy powerful machine learning techniques to profile previously unknown, suspicious patterns of activity, so they can be prevented and identified later
- (^) Configure logging and monitoring systems and periodically collect and analyze data they capture
SAMPLE PROJECTS continued...
Cracking and Securing Password-Protected Data
Most of the web’s user-provided data is secured by little more than a password. Since users often reuse passwords between accounts and/or use easily-guessed passwords, the onus is on the cybersecurity professional to enforce best practices around password creation, storage, and database management. In this activity, you’ll use John the Ripper to gain experience with password cracking strategies, and write a report suggesting technical, governance, and UX policies effective for minimizing vulnerability to such attacks.
Skills Needed
- (^) John the Ripper (JTR)
- (^) Hashing algorithms
- (^) Password storage best practices
- (^) Dictionary attacks
- (^) Brute-force attacks
Objectives
- (^) Use John the Ripper to guess a user’s password via both dictionary and brute-force attacks
- (^) Articulate the relative strengths and weaknesses of different password cracking techniques
- (^) Articulate policy recommendations for managers to reduce the surface area of password-based attacks
Objectives
- (^) Explore common web application exploits—such as SQL injection XSS and XSS—from an offensive perspective, to better understand how hostile parties analyze and assault their targets
- (^) Use Burp Suite to automate web-app vulnerability scanning
- (^) Explore the various available attack vectors and insertion points relevant to web applications
- (^) Distill the technical results of a penetration test into policy recommendations bound for management
Attacking a Web Application
The modern web is one of the most popular places for people to spend their time and store their data. Because of this popularity, websites are common avenues of attack. In this activity, you will explore, attack, and profile a vulnerable website with tools like Burp Suite. Then, you will summarize the site’s vulnerabilities with policy recommendations for managers and leadership.
Skills Needed
- (^) HTTP
- (^) JavaScript
- (^) SQL
- (^) XSS
- (^) XSRF
- (^) Familiarity with cookie-based authentication
COURSE CURRICULUM BY MODULE
Module Description What You’ll Learn
Learning Module:
Networking Essentials
This module starts by laying the framework of networking. Incrementally, students learn how to network in large and sophisticated systems.
» Protocols and Standards » Routing » Switching » Packet Analysis » Wireshark » Cisco Packet Tracer
Learning Module:
Network+ Preparation
Students capstone their network knowledge with a week of review, addressing outstanding items on the Network+ Certification exam
» Network Architecture » Network Operations » Network Security » Troubleshooting » Industrial Standards, Practices, and Network Theory
Learning Module:
Systems
Students learn the systems that make enterprises run. Students learn how to apply their new skills to real world problems.
» Microsoft Windows » Linux » HTML,CSS, JavaScript » Web Application Architecture » Databases
Learning Module:
Programming and
Scripting
Students learn programming and scripting to enhance, automate, and accelerate their security tasks.
» Python » Bash » PowerShell
Learning Module:
Security Essentials
Students cover the Security+ body of knowledge in depth. Connecting the new security concepts with network, systems, and web technologies.
» Malware » Firewalls » Cryptography » Secure Design » Physical Security
Learning Module:
Ethical Hacking
Students learn the art and science of offensive security. Students learn to discover and exploit technology weakness and translate these findings into business value.
» Metasploit » Kali Linux » John The Ripper » Hacking Lifecycle
COURSE CURRICULUM BY MODULE
Module Description What You’ll Learn
Learning Module:
Cyber Career Immersion
Students spend two weeks experiencing a day in the life of specialized cybersecurity professional.
» Digital Forensics » Security Operations » Cyber Threat Intelligence » Intrusion Detection
Learning Module:
Security+ Preparation
Students review cybersecurity topics to gain mastery of the Security+ Certification body of knowledge.
» Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities » Technologies and Tools » Architecture and Design » Identity and Access Management » Risk Management » Cryptography and PKI
MLearning Module:
Emerging Technology
Students spend the week learning the technologies disrupting the IT and cybersecurity market. This week keeps students focused on the leading edge.
» Cloud » BlockChain » Cryptocurrency » Docker
Learning Module:
Cyber Leadership
The final two weeks of the course, students focus on high level security and business topics. Students see the world from the view of the C-suite.
» Business Continuity » Certification and Accreditation » Project Management » IT service Management
