Tag Archives: Spring 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – Extra Credit Lab – Passwords

Objective: Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.

Resources:

  • See attached PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Passwords

Assignment:

  1. Complete the lab in the Lab – Passwords.pptx presentation.
  2. This is an advanced lab that involves password hashing, so it is being presented as an extra credit opportunity.
  3. To submit proof of completion for this lab, post the plaintext the three passwords you created at the end of the lab (SHA-512, MD5 and SHA-256) into the provided form in today’s Google Classroom post.

Assigned: April 9th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 12th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – Extra Credit Lab – 6.2.6 Obfuscation

Objective: Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Obfuscation

Assignment:

  1. Complete the lab in the Lab – Obfuscation.pptx presentation.
  2. This is an advanced lab that involves Python scripting, so it is being presented as an extra credit opportunity.
  3. To submit proof of completion for this lab, post the plaintext of your obfuscated script into the provided form in today’s Google Classroom post.

Assigned: April 7th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 9th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

Asynchronous Activity (04/06/2021): Case Study – Wireless Security

Objective: Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings.

Resources:

  • See PDF Document: Case Study – Wireless Security

Assignment:

  1. Read the Case Study – Wireless Security.pdf document and be prepared to answer the questions at the end.
  2. Answer the questions on the provided Google Form in today’s Google Classroom assignment post to receive credit and confirm attendance in class today.

Assigned: April 6th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 6th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.3.2 – Wireless Authentication Protocols

Objective: Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.3.2 Wireless Authentication Protocols

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.3.2 Wireless Authentication Protocols.pptx presentation.

Assigned: April 5th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 6th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.3.1 – Wireless Cryptographic Protocols

Objective: Given a scenario, install and configure wireless security settings.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.3.1 Wireless Cryptographic Protocols

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.3.1 Wireless Cryptographic Protocols.pptx presentation.

Assigned: April 5th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 6th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – Cryptography Quiz – Spring 2021

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of the principles of Cryptography through a summative quiz.

Links:

Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com

US Cyber Range Virtual Linux Environment: https://www.uscyberrange.org/

Topics Discussed:

  • Cryptography Unit Lessons 6.1.1 – 6.2.6

Assignment:

  1. Connect to our Google Classroom and navigate to today’s assignment post titled: CYBER.ORG – Cryptography Quiz – Spring 2012.
  2. The quiz is 20 questions, all multiple choice. Please select the best answer from the options provided.
  3. This is an open-resource quiz, and you may use the Cryptography Unit Lessons 6.1.1 – 6.2.6 slideshows presented in class, as well as the https://us.cyberrange.org Kali Linux virtual environment as your resources.
  4. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today. The testing window will close at the end of the class period, so please manage your time wisely.

Assigned: April 2nd, 2021
Due Date: April 2nd, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.2.5 – Key Stretching Algorithms

Objective: Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.2.5 Key Stretching Algorithms

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.2.5 Key Stretching Algorithms.pptx presentation.

Assigned: April 1st, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 2nd, 2021