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CYBER.ORG: Networking – 1.3.2 – Fiber-Optic Cables & 1.3.2 – Activity – Fiber-Optic Cables Form

Objective:

The student will be able to summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 1.3.2 – Fiber-Optic Cables.pptx

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 1.3.2 – Fiber-Optic Cables.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to fiber optic cable and its associated standards and connectors.
  2. Next, complete the  1.3.2 – Activity – Fiber-Optic Cables activity posted in the Google Classroom, and hand it in by end of day today.

Assigned: October 2nd, 2023
Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 3rd, 2023

Cyber Warfare Boot Camp – Week 4: Network Basics

Objective: 

Students will continue preparing for proficiency in cyber security by reviewing networking fundamentals.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • Network Basics
  • OSI Model
  • TCP/IP Model
  • Network Addressing
  • Application Layer
  • Transport Layer
  • Network Layer
  • Link Layer
  • DHCP Overview
Assignment:
  1. Visit the Linux Journey website and scroll down to the “Networking Nomad” section. Click on the “Network Basics” item. This week we will focus on Networking fundamentals.
  2. Read up on the Network Basics and the OSI model. Much of this will be review from our previous experience in the lab, but we will use this week to go into further detail as to how the different parts of the OSI model work together, and how each part of the process functions to allow machines to communicate with each other.
  3.  On Thursday, we will get into subnetting, which is a way of dividing networks up into smaller groups by address.
Assigned: January 29th, 2018
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 2nd, 2018