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.

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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.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 25 - September 3

Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT

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Instructor: Jack Chang

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Fee:

$1,095.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 08, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition by Shon Harris

McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN 1260142655

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Wed Jun 25, 2025

6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT