Intro to Cybersecurity

Class Number: IT - SEC 10151100-1 - Intro to Cybersecurity
Offering Status: Open
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

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

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 10151100-1 - Intro to Cybersecurity
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Class Notes

This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/26/2026 - 3/16/2026 Monday
4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT337
1/26/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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