CyberPatriot

CyberPatriot

by ACI Learning, Steve Linthicum, Cherokee Boose
Released February 2024
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781835889244

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Video description

The course unfolds with a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity, spanning essential topics like online safety, ethics, and current events. Delving deeper, participants explore core principles, including the CIA Triad, threats, and vulnerabilities. From fundamental to advanced levels, the course covers cybersecurity techniques with hands-on experience in both Microsoft Windows and Linux environments. Navigating through networking basics, Microsoft Windows history, and security tools, the course emphasizes account management, security policies, and tools. A thorough examination of Ubuntu and Linux security, encompassing both graphical and command-line interfaces, ensures a well-rounded understanding. The course continues by unraveling the intricacies of computer operations, virtualization, and performance monitoring. Introducing Linux and Ubuntu, the course covers command-line usage, security measures, and advanced techniques. In the final stretch, you will explore ethical hacking tools and techniques, developing critical security analysis and incident response skills. The course concludes with advanced Ubuntu security, providing a comprehensive skill set for tackling evolving cyber threats.

What you will learn

  • Grasp the CIA Triad principles
  • Implement basic and advanced cybersecurity techniques
  • Navigate Microsoft Windows and MSDN
  • Understand Linux and Ubuntu fundamentals
  • Apply ethical hacking tools and techniques
  • Develop critical incident response skills

Audience

This course is ideal for students and professionals seeking to excel in cybersecurity. A basic understanding of computer basics is recommended. Perfect for those aspiring to enhance their skills and adapt to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

About the Authors

ACI Learning: ACI Learning trains leaders in Cybersecurity, Audit, and Information Technology. Whether starting an IT career, mastering a profession, or developing a team, they provide essential support at every step.

Steve Linthicum: Steven W. Linthicum was a professor of computer science at Sierra College in Rocklin, California, retiring from his role in June 2017. Steve continues to teach and support other community college faculty in a variety of classes that focus on network administration, information assurance and security, and virtualization/cloud technologies. Steve has always been on the leading edge of technology, holding a variety of industry certifications issued by major industry leaders like Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA, ISC2, EMC, and Citrix.

Cherokee Boose: Cherokee Boose started as a computer technician and moved to a network administrator role. Her love for learning is what pushed her towards a career in IT education. Certifications: MCSE Cloud Platform and Infrastructure; MCSA: Server 2012; MCT; MCP; MTA: Networking Fundamentals; MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals; Six Sigma Green Belt; CompTIA A+, A+ CE, Network+, CTT+, and Cloud+

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Introduction to CyberPatriot and Cybersecurity
    1. Program Overview
    2. CyberPatriot and Cybersecurity
    3. The Competition
    4. Introduction to Cybersecurity
  2. Chapter 2 : Introduction to Online Safety
    1. Online Safety
    2. Online Safety Part 2
  3. Chapter 3 : Cyber Ethics
    1. Cyber Ethics
    2. Current Event 1
    3. Current Event 2
    4. Current Event 3
    5. Scenario 1
    6. Scenario 2
    7. Scenario 3
    8. Scenario 4
    9. Scenario 5
    10. Scenario 6
  4. Chapter 4 : Principles of Cybersecurity
    1. Principles of Cybersecurity
    2. CIA Triad
    3. Threats and Vulnerabilities
    4. Cyber Threats and Countermeasures
    5. Cyber Threats and Countermeasures Part 2
    6. Basic Cybersecurity Techniques
    7. Basic Cybersecurity Techniques Part 2
  5. Chapter 5 : Computer Basics and Virtualization
    1. Computer Basics and Virtualization
    2. How Computers Work
    3. How Computers Work Part 2
    4. Virtual Machines
    5. Networking Basics
  6. Chapter 6 : Microsoft Windows Basic and MSDN
    1. Microsoft Windows Basics and MSDN
    2. Windows Version History
    3. Windows Basics
    4. What is MSDN
    5. How to Use MSDN for Training
  7. Chapter 7 : Microsoft Windows Security Tools
    1. Microsoft Windows Security Tools
    2. Basic Security Policies and Tools
    3. Basic Security Policies and Tools Part 2
    4. Basic Security Policies and Tools Part 3
    5. Account Management
    6. Account Management Part 2
  8. Chapter 8 : Microsoft Windows Security Configuration
    1. Microsoft Windows Security Configuration
    2. Windows File Protections
    3. Windows Auditing
    4. Performance Monitoring
  9. Chapter 9 : Introduction to Linux and Ubuntu
    1. Introduction to Linux and Ubuntu
    2. What is Linux
    3. Ubuntu Terminology and Concepts
    4. Introduction to Ubuntu Command Lines
    5. Introduction to Ubuntu Command Line Part 2
  10. Chapter 10 : Ubuntu Security Configuration
    1. Ubuntu Security
    2. Basic GUI Security
    3. Basic Command Line Security
    4. Advanced Ubuntu Security

Product information

  • Title: CyberPatriot
  • Author(s): ACI Learning, Steve Linthicum, Cherokee Boose
  • Release date: February 2024
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781835889244