Students will begin preparing for proficiency in cyber security with an overview of Linux fundamentals and advanced commands.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentations: Lab – Linux 101
Assignment:
Read the Lab – Linux 101 to review fundamental Linux commands within the Linux operating system.
Use the Terminal app in your Kali Linux virtual environment in the CYBER.ORG Cyber Range to follow along with the presentations, and practice or test the commands as you read about them.
Begin reading the Lab – Linux 101 presentation to study the fundamentals of the Linux operating system. I will show you how to do some of the steps (Watch) and we will do some of the steps together (Together). Then, you will need to follow the steps listed on each “On Your Own” slide, being careful not to skip any steps.
To demonstrate completion of this Lab Activity, upload three screenshots to today’s Assignment Post in the Google Classroom:
The Terminal window from slide 24 that shows the results of the rm -rf command
The Terminal window from the On Your Own exercise on Slide 30 displaying the results of the Move/Copy Files sequence
The Terminal window displaying the results of the -v option when used with both of the directory commands introduced on slide 36 of the Lab presentation.
Assigned: August 14th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 17th, 2026
Today, you will receive your login information for the CYBER.ORG Cyber Range at https://apps.cyber.org.
A cyber range is a virtual lab environment where students are able to simulate cybersecurity scenarios in a safe, protected online environment as they explore the back end of IT systems used by today’s industries.
Check your Haydenmagnet.org email for your username/password, and use it to log into the Cyber Range. You will use the Cyber Range to complete the Lab Activities and Case Study assignments throughout this course.
Please see Mister Marmolejo if you encounter any difficulties connecting to or logging into the Cyber Range.
We will begin using the Cyber Range with our first Lab Activity exploring the Linux Command Line Interface this week.
I can log into my Haydenmagnet.org Google Account with the login information provided to me and turn in an assignment using Google Classroom, so that I can successfully hand in assignments throughout the school year.
Open a Chrome browser and visit the Google website.
Click the blue Sign In button in the upper right corner.
Sign in with the Haydenmagnet.org account provided to you in your Computer Fundamentals or other Computer Science class. If you do not remember your username or password from this account, or if you never took Computer Fundamentals or Computer Science, please see Mister Marmolejo to get your account information.
Once you are logged in, click on the “waffle” icon in the upper right corner and choose “Drive” from the list of Google Apps to access Google Drive. Here you will have access to the most useful Google Apps: Document, Presentation, Spreadsheet, Form and Drawing.
Click on the blue New button on the left hand side, and create a new Google Doc.
In this document, write a couple of sentences to tell me about what you’re interested in learning about CyberSecurity (techniques, cyberthreats and how to handle them, cryptography, all of the above). If you don’t know specifically what you want to learn, just type a few sentences that let me know that you’ve got an open mind.
When you are finished, click the words “Untitled Document” in the upper left corner, and give this document a proper name.
Today I’ll walk you through the process of logging in to the computer for the first time.
Don’t forget your signed Technology Agreements are due today! Make sure you get those turned in to me before you leave class.
Tomorrow, we’ll begin our introduction to the Macintosh operating system, so make sure you give me your signed Technology Agreement and get logged in today so you’re ready for this week’s lessons.
I can complete a physical security-related icebreaker activity to help build a fun and collaborative working environment.
Links: None.
Topics Discussed:
Cybersecurity
Physical Security
Assignment:
Welcome to my classroom website for AP Cybersecurity! Going forward, this website will be an important resource for all classroom assignments, announcements and materials pertaining to the class.
Today we’re going to complete a Physical Security thought exercise.
The scenario is this: In the kingdom of Far, Far Away, you are the Security Chief of the Royal Museum, appointed by the Queen herself to guard her most precious possession: Her Majesty’s Royal Crown – a priceless artifact made of the most precious metals, jewels and fabrics, and a symbol of the wealth, power and dignity of the royal family.
However, as a monarch of the People, the Queen wants to ensure that everyone can view and enjoy the magnificence of the Royal Crown.
Of course, there are those who would love to make the Crown their own, and would go through great lengths to steal it. As such, she has tasked you with designing a building, outfitted with the latest in security measures, to prevent this from happening.
Grab a partner, and put your heads together to design the most secure facility imaginable, and help Her Majesty protect the Crown! Remember: You have to let people in, but you only have to let them see – not touch- the Crown! Think about all the ways someone might try to steal the Crown, and how you might stop them!
Use the provided giant stickynotes, pencils, pens and markers to sketch out your super secure Crown viewing facility, and be prepared to present and explain your security configuration to the class, and at the end, we’ll vote on the most secure facility!
Good Luck! The Queen’s most precious possession and the dignity of the Royal Family is in your hands!
I can agree to abide by the class policies by reviewing the established policies and procedures to help ensure the classroom is a safe and fun place for everyone.
Links:
None.
Topics Discussed:
Classroom Policies and Procedures
Computer Acceptable Use Policy
Assignment:
Welcome back! Today we’re going to go over the class rules, or as I like to call them, the Policies and Procedures.
Society’s based on policies and procedures. Without ’em, we’re no better than poo-flinging monkeys in the jungle. Humans agree to abide by laws so we can all get along and get things accomplished with a minimum of screaming, head-bashing and poo-flinging.
The policies and procedures are pretty straightforward, and they’re all posted in the front of the room where you can see them at all times. They’re all really based on one simple thing: respect.
I’m going to show you respect at all times in the classroom, and all I ask is that you return the favor.
I also ask that you treat everyone else with respect, so that they can do the same for you.
The chairs have wheels for a reason: if you need to scoot over to collaborate with a partner, that’s great. Don’t use them to scoot all over the room, and don’t get up and wander aimlessly. Move with purpose.
Have respect for other people who are trying to get work done, and don’t bother them. Don’t steal anybody’s work (or stuff, for that matter).
Treat my stuff and the school’s stuff with respect, so that it can stay in good shape for you and for everyone else. Let me know right away if anything is marked, damaged or missing so I can address it immediately.
We’re going to have a lot of opportunities to critique the work of others in this class. Keep it respectful, positive and constructive, please. Don’t feel bad if someone else critiques your work, it’s only going to help you improve and get stronger.
I’ve got a lot of cool stuff to teach you in this class. Please don’t make it any harder for me than it already is by disrupting my class, or making it harder for the people around you to pay attention.
Cell phones are banned in classrooms across campus for a reason. Don’t let yours become a disruption in my classroom, and it won’t be a problem.
I promise not to come to your room and mess it up; can you do me the same courtesy? I’d appreciate it. In this regard, keep all food out of the classroom, and keep any drinks bottled with a tight cap and on the floor.
Don’t leave the room without my permission. I need to know where you are at all times. If you need to leave the room, make sure you ask me first and create an E-Hallpass only after you receive my approval.
Read your online Student Handbook! We all (you and me both) are required to abide by its policies, so it’s important to know exactly what those policies are so you don’t violate them unintentionally (Or intentionally!).
Do any of the class policies seem strange? Like something you shouldn’t have to be asked not to do? Guess what: the reason that policy’s in place is because some knucklehead decided to be a creep and had to be told to stop. Please: Don’t be that knucklehead.
If you can agree to abide by these policies and procedures, then we can all get along. If there’s anything you feel like you can’t agree to here, let me know and we can talk it over.
I can understand and agree to abide by the Computer Lab and Internet Usage Policy for the Center for Computer Studies measured by the returned signature page bearing my and my parents’ or guardian’s signatures, so that the classroom and network remains a safe and secure place for us to work, learn and play.
By now, you’ve been using computers in school long enough that you should have a pretty good handle on what is an acceptable use of computer equipment and the Internet, and what isn’t acceptable. Today’s presentation will eliminate any doubt or confusion as to what is and isn’t acceptable here in the lab.
Watch the Usage Policy Presentation along with me, and feel free to ask any questions you may have on the policy.
This policy is also outlined on the Plan for Success that you will receive today. Please read the Plan for Success, and sign on the last two pages to confirm that you agree to abide by the policies, then take it home and show it to your parents/guardians, and have them sign to confirm that they understand and agree to the policy. Please return the document with all required signatures to me by Monday, August 10th.
The policies make sure that this room remains a clean and functional place for everyone to live and learn in. We can’t get much accomplished in here unless everyone can agree to abide by them. If you can live with that, then we can move on to learning the good stuff.
I can prepare for success in the class by familiarizing myself with the classroom and introducing myself to the instructor and the other students in the classroom so I can more efficiently and effectively complete class activities and assignments.
Links: None.
Topics Discussed:
Cybersecurity
Room 225
Mister Marmolejo
Yourself!
Assignment:
Welcome to my classroom website for AP Cybersecurity! Frankly, I’m surprised you’re here – I’m not going to introduce this website to the rest of the class for another couple of days. I guess until then, it’ll be our little secret. This website will be your one-stop shop for all classroom assignments, announcements and materials pertaining to the class.
Take a look around! I’ll explain everything here very soon.
Today we’re going to do one of those “getting to know you” activities. I know, you’re probably going to do something like this in every class for the next few days. Don’t worry, I’ll do my best to make it fun.
The fact that you even found this site shows you have a remarkably inquisitive and adventurous personality. Those qualities will serve you well here. When you meet me, mention the secret word: “Dvorak“, and I’ll give you a prize. Don’t tell anyone else! It’s a secret to everybody.
