Intro to Cybersecurity

Class Number: IT - SEC 10151100-5 - Intro to Cybersecurity
Offering Status: Waitlist
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-151-100 INTRO TO CYBERSECURITY ...learners will develop an understanding of cybersecurity methods, terms, and key technical concepts to identify and protect assets against attacks.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Explore what information security is and who is responsible for attacks.
  2. Explain cryptography and different cryptographic algorithms.
  3. Identify threats and attacks on hardware devices and the security that can protect them.
  4. Identify threats against network infrastructure and how to protect a network.
  5. Explore the operation and management of a security operation center.

Class Details

Class Number:
IT - SEC 10151100-5 - Intro to Cybersecurity
Date:
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Delivery:
Online Live
Term:
2026 Spring Session 2

Class Notes

This class is taught through a combination of online-live and online instruction. A portion of the class must be attended live virtually during the scheduled dates and times, and the remaining instruction accessed online by the student any time. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
3/30/2026 - 5/19/2026 Online Live Monday
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
3/30/2026 - 5/19/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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