Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentation: 1.1.1 – OSI Model.pptx
Assignment:
Begin reading the 1.1.1 – OSI Model.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, a tool to help you visualize how data moves in a network.
Next, complete the 1.1.1 Activity – My IOS Mnemonic Assignment form posted in the Google Classroom.
Please do your best to complete this activity by the end of the day on Friday, September 13th.
Assigned: September 12th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 13th, 2024
Objective: Given a scenario, the student will use the appropriate tool to assess organizational security.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentation: 4.1.1 – Network Reconnaissance and Discovery Tools.pptx
Assignment:
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. This lesson includes a sampling of the most basic command line tools used in cybersecurity. This is not an exhaustive list, only a starting point.
Next, read and follow the instructions in both of the Lab presentations. We will have plenty time to work on these labs in today’s class meeting.
When you have completed both the labs, answer the questions in the Assignment form posted in the Google Classroom.
These labs are self paced, but do your best to complete them by the end of the day on Thursday, September 12th.
Assigned: September 10th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 12th, 2024
Objective: Students will begin preparing for proficiency in cyber security with an overview of computer networking fundamentals.
Topics Discussed:
APT Repository apt-cache apt-get redirection (with “|” pipe) CTRL + C (break) options/flags cat nano tar archive chmod perl
Resources:
PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Fun With Linux
PDF document: Linux Commands Cheat Sheet.pdf
Assignment:
Begin reading the Lab – Fun With Linux presentation to have a little fun while practicing with commands in the Linux operating system.
This lab will introduce you to the APT Repository, an open source collection of apps, games and utilities that can be downloaded and used in Linux for free.
Notice that the games and utilities that you will encounter in today’s lab use many of the commands and techniques that we have been studying over the past week!
To complete today’s Lab activity, upload a screenshot of your ASCII aquarium to today’s Google Classroom assignment post!
Bonus: On today’s assignment post, you will find the promised Linux Commands Cheat Sheet! Download it, and use it in good health.
Assigned: September 4th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 5th, 2024
Read the Lab – Linux 102 to review advanced 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 presentation, and practice or test the commands as you read about them.
The Lab – Linux 102 presentation will introduce advanced options and flags, searching for text strings using find and grep, changing file ownership and permissions, and gaining “super user” privileges with the sudo command, among other topics.
We will work on this Lab today and tomorrow, and will conclude with a final Linux activity on Wednesday that will be due on Friday.
As proof of completion of the Linux 102 Lab, upload a screenshot of the custom log commands you created on the syslog (On Your Own) slide, as verified by displaying the last 10 lines of the syslog (demonstrated in the presentation).
Assigned: August 29th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 30th, 2024
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 Teams 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 on Monday.
Assigned: August 16th, 2024 Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 16th, 2024
Given a scenario, the student will use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentation: 3.1.1 Performance Metrics.pptx
Assignment:
Begin reading the 3.1.1 Performance Metrics.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to what an SSID on a network is, and its available settings.
Next, complete the 3.1.1 Activity: Performance Metrics form in class today. Open the form posted in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post to submit your answers to the prompt provided in the activity sheet.
Assigned: November 29th, 2023 Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 29th, 2023
Given a scenario, the student will be able to install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentation: 2.4.3 – Wireless Technologies.pptx
Assignment:
Begin reading the 2.4.3 – Wireless Technologies.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to what an SSID on a network is, and its available settings.
Next, complete the 2.4.3 – Activity – Wireless Technologies form in class today. Open the form posted in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post to submit your answers to the prompt provided in the activity sheet.
Assigned: November 28th, 2023 Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 29th, 2023
Given a scenario, the student will be able to install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentation: 2.4.2 – SSID.pptx
Assignment:
Begin reading the 2.4.2 – SSID.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to what an SSID on a network is, and its available settings.
Next, complete the 2.4.2 – Activity – SSID Tracking .pdf activity in class today. Open the 2.4.2 – Activity – SSID TrackingFillable Form posted in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post to submit your answers to the prompt provided in the activity sheet.
Assigned: November 27th, 2023 Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 28th, 2023
Given a scenario, the student will be able to configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features.
Given a scenario, the student will be able to install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies
Resources:
See PowerPoint presentations: 2.3.1 – Ethernet Switching Features, 2.3.2 – Ethernet Port Configurations.pptx, & 2.4.1 – WiFi Standards.pptx
Assignment:
Begin reading the 2.3.1 – Ethernet Switching Features, 2.3.2 – Ethernet Port Configurations.pptx, & 2.4.1 – WiFi Standards.pptx presentations. These lessons will introduce you to common Ethernet switching features, the different Ethernet port configurations and how they differ, and the different current WiFi standards, .
Next, complete the 2.4.1 Activity: Wi-Fi Standards worksheet in class today. Open the 2.4.1 Activity: Wi-Fi Standards Fillable Form.pdf posted in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post for instructions.
Assigned: November 17th, 2023 Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 17th, 2023
