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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
COM SCI X 420.1

This comprehensive introductory course combines theoretical security models with practical examples to benefit auditors, system administrators, or anyone else with a basic understanding of information technology.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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.

Make security assessments – including vulnerability, threat hunting, and penetration testing – for detecting vulnerabilities
Examine types of cryptographic function; hash algorithm, symmetric cipher, asymmetric cipher
Identify and assess the design and use of authentication products for on-premises networks, web/cloud apps, and physical security
Explore segmentation-based network designs and provision switching, routing, Wi-Fi, and load balancing technologies for securing network access
Practice redundancy recognition, backup, configuration/change management, diversity, and deception to improve cybersecurity resilience

About This Course

This course combines theoretical cybersecurity fundamentals with state-of-the-art use cases for a comprehensive introduction to the field. It is designed to benefit a cross-section of students, including those considering a career in cybersecurity; system administrators, network administrators or security auditors; professionals responsible for securing network services, devices and traffic communication in their organization; and information technologists with the passion and inner drive to protect organizations and understand security needs. Get practical knowledge and professional experience for implementing basic security services on any type of computer network. Topics covered are security roles, risk analysis, cryptography and network security. The course material is consistent with relevant portions of the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
405839
Fee:
$1,095.00
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UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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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.
CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition by Shon Harris
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Jan 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Jan 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Jan 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Feb 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Feb 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Feb 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Feb 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Mar 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Mar 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Mar 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405838
Fee:
$1,095.00
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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.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Study Guide

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407455
Fee:
$1,100.00
In Personformat icon
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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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.
CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition by Shon Harris
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Apr 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Apr 8, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Apr 15, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Apr 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Apr 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed May 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed May 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed May 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed May 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Jun 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
Discussion
Wed Jun 10, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 208
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
407454
Fee:
$1,100.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
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.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Study Guide

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