ISTM 310 - Cyber Defense Strategies - Course Outline

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Keywords

Cybersecurity, IT industry, Information Technolody, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Bachelor of Applied Science

Project

Authors

Date Submitted

2024

Material Type

Online Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Mt. Hood Community College

Industry Partner

License

CC BY

Funding Source

SCC 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

This class establishes common defense strategy concepts and designs. Students will learn the basics of hardening an IT environment, implement monitoring and alerting tools across a network, and also conduct basic threat hunting activities. Students will develop a rudimentary Security Operations Center (SOC) as well as work with a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. Independent lab work is required. An associate degree or better in any field AND at least 2 years’ experience in Cybersecurity, Information/Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent fields is highly recommended.

Industry (NAISC)

Information Technology -- Computer Operating Systems (Programming), Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Network Security, IT Security (51)

Occupation (SOC)

Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Network and Computer Systems Administrators (15-1071)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Bachelors Degree

Educational Level

Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent

Skill Level

Intermediate Level

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