Tag Archives: Spring 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.2.4 – Hashing Algorithms

Objective: Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.2.4 – Hashing Algorithms

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.2.4 – Hashing Algorithms.pptx presentation.
  2. Complete the lab in the Lab – File Hashing.pptx presentation.
  3. To verify completion of the lab, answer the questions in today’s assignment post in the Google Classroom.

Assigned: March 19th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 22nd, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 5.8.1 – Data Destruction

Objective: Given a scenario, carry out data security and privacy practices.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 5.8.1 – Data Destruction

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 5.8.1 – Data Destruction.pptx presentation.
  2. Complete the lab in the Lab – Data Sanitizing.pptx presentation.
  3. Read the Case Study – Data Destruction document and be prepared to answer the questions at the end.
  4. A Google Form will be provided to answer the Case Study questions on March 18th.

Assigned: March 17th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 18th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 2.2.1L – Wireshark Lab

Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Wireshark.pptx

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the Lab – Wireshark.pptx presentation.
  2. This lab focuses on the use of the Wireshark application to intercept and analyze network packets.
  3. Use the Kali Linux virtual console at https://uscyberrange.org/ to complete the steps provided in the lab presentation.

Assigned: February 24th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 25th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 2.2.1 – Software Security Tools

Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 2.2.1 – Software Security Tools

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 2.2.1 – Software Security Tools presentation. This lesson includes an overview on software tools that are widely used in cybersecurity.
  2. Review last week’s presentations to prepare for the Command Line Security Tools quiz tomorrow.

Assigned: February 22nd, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 23rd, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 2.2.2L – Command Line Security Tools Lab Work

Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentations: Lab – ip-ifconfig.pptx, Lab – TCPDump.pptx, Lab – Traceroute.pptx

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the Lab – ip-ifconfig.pptx, Lab – TCPDump.pptx, Lab – Traceroute.pptx. These lessons will provide practice with three very useful command line tools used in cybersecurity.
  2. Follow the instructions in each of the Lab presentations.
  3. The TCPDump lab will produce a file that you will need to upload to today’s assignment post in our Google Classroom.
  4. The Traceroute lab will ask questions that you will be required to answer in a form posted in the Google Classroom.
  5. These labs are self paced, but do your best to complete them by the end of the day on Friday, February 19th.

Assigned: February 18th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 19th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG 2.2.2 – Command Line Security Tools

Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 2.2.2 – Command Line Security Tools

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 2.2.2 – Command Line Security Tools presentation. 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.
  2. Download the Linux Commands Cheat Sheet.pdf file to use as a quick resource for the useful Linux commands and tools that we have studied thus far.

Assigned: February 16th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 17th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

Test Your Might! – Linux Quiz – Spring 2021

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of Linux fundamentals through a summative quiz.

Links:

Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com
US Cyber Range Virtual Linux Environment: https://www.uscyberrange.org/

Topics Discussed:

  • Linux Labs 101 – 104

Assignment:

  1. Connect to our Google Classroom and navigate to today’s assignment post titled: CYBER.ORG – Linux Quiz – Spring 2021.
  2. The quiz is 13 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 Linux 101 – 104 slideshows presented in class, as well as the us.cyberrange.org Kali Linux virtual environment as your resources.
  4. Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today. The test will autosubmit at the end of the class period, so please manage your time wisely.

Assigned: February 12th, 2021
Due Date: February 12th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – Lab – Fun With Linux

Objective: Students will begin preparing for proficiency in cyber security with an overview of computer networking fundamentals.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Fun With Linux

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the Lab – Fun With Linux presentation to have a little fun while practicing with commands in the Linux operating system.

Assigned: February 11th, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 12th, 2021