Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)
Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)
COM SCI X 420.9
This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies for various environments and explores remediation strategies for thwarting attacks.
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,095.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Explore cyber defense, the tools used to detect and prevent cyberattacks, and the underlying protocols
Discuss how to protect your test network by adding web servers, intrusion detection, and firewalls
Build layered defense architecture to use for testing
Practice deploying honeypots and decoys on your network
About This Course
This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies and security tools for various environments. Topics covered include: setting up virtual environments for penetration testing, router emulation, implementing firewalls, implementing a web server, vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection and prevention systems and attack methodologies.
Prerequisites
Winter 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
-
Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu May 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu May 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu May 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu May 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jun 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
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