Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentations: 4.1.3. – Shell and Script Environments and 4.1.1 – Network Reconnaissance and Discovery Tools
Assignment:
Download and read the 4.1.3. – Shell and Script Environments presentation to learn about the different interfaces available within Linux. Then, download and read the 4.1.1 – Network Reconnaissance and Discovery Tools presentation to get details about the many network discovery tools available within Kali Linux.
We will be using the information in these presentations in a series of labs that will be issued on Thursday.
Assigned: September 14th, 2021 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 16th, 2021
Objective: Students will begin preparing for proficiency in cyber security with an overview of relevant domestic and international laws so they can conduct cybersecurity operations within the boundaries of domestic and international law.
Resources:
Read the PowerPoint presentation: Appendix C – Federal Laws.pptx
Visit the Google Classroom page to download and read the Cyber Laws.pptx presentation to learn about the domestic and international laws related to cybersecurity that we will discuss in class today.
Download and read the Case Study – Cyber Law.pdf document. We will be completing a Case Study activity to collect our thoughts on the issues raised by the incident discussed in the article.
The class will conclude with a brief Check for Understanding quiz to confirm your understanding of the laws and regulations that pertain to the cyber security profession.
Assigned: August 31st, 2021 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 2nd, 2021
Complete the CYBER.ORG – Networking and Operating Systems 1-2H Final Exam Spring 2021 assessment provided in today’s Google Classroom assignment postby the end of the class period today.
This is an open-resource exam, and you may use any and all CYBER.ORG Lesson slideshows, Case Studies and Labs presented in class, as well as the us.cyberrange.org Kali Linux virtual environment as your resources.
You may not, however, use other students as resources – In-person students should remain silent until the end of the testing session.
Assigned: May 14th, 2021 Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 14th, 2021
Objective: Given a scenario, analyze indicators of compromise and determine the type of malware.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Ransomware Attack
Assignment:
Complete the lab in the Lab – Ransomware Attack.pptx presentation.
This is an advanced lab that involves advanced Linux commands, software download/installation and working with a live Trojan Horse crypto-malware, so it is being presented as an extra credit opportunity.
To submit proof of completion for this lab, upload a screenshot of the activated Ransomware attack (with today’s date) to today’s Google Classroom post.
Assigned: May 6th, 2021 Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 7th, 2021