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Download Cybersecurity Career Exploration: Comprehensive IT Program and more Slides Operating Systems in PDF only on Docsity! Track last updated: April 2021 Cybersecurity Career Exploration Track Program Description: The job market is growing rapidly for people able to effectively secure computers. Computer security is a very challenging technical field, requiring hands-on knowledge of a broad range of technologies as well as an effective understanding of government laws and policies related to computer crime. Students completing this program will have demonstrated an understanding of all NSA-specified core knowledge units of computer security. Course Plan: Semester Course 1st Semester INF 120: Elementary Programing 2nd Semester CIT 130: Information Technology Fundamentals 3rd Semester INF 284: Intro to Networks and Data Communication 4th Semester CIT 285: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course Descriptions: INF 120: Elementary Programing Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 102 or ACT Math of 25 An elementary introduction to programming for those with no previous programming experience. Emphasis on understanding how to read and write basic procedural programs, and on understanding the concepts of algorithm and execution. General Education Credit: Natural Science CIT 130: Information Technology Fundamentals Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 102 or ACT Math of 25 and ACT benchmark in English Introduction to the organization of computers, operating systems, and networks; comparison of common operating systems; hands-on experience in PC construction and configuration; command-line usage of Windows and Unix/Linux systems; data representation; overview of the information technology industry and its societal context. INF 284: Intro to Networks and Data Communication Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT 103 or ACT Math of 27 Introduction to computer networking principles, focusing on network applications such as HTTP, Email, DNS, SSH and DHCP. Various protocols in the TCP/IP stack and emerging networking technologies are covered. Lab exercises reinforce concepts. CIT 285: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Prerequisite: C- or better in CIT 130 and INF 284 An introduction to fundamental concepts and technologies in cyber-security, with lab exercises that focus on practical aspects of securing computers. Topics include risk analysis, common attacks and defenses, authentication, access control, network security, application and data security, and cryptography. Links: Computer Information Technology Program Website