Course overview
Defensive security, risk, identity, monitoring and incident response.
Course code: SEC-101 Proposed duration: 10 weeks Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: Basic computer and networking knowledge
Status: Curriculum in development; not open for enrollment.
Learning outcomes
- Explain and apply the core concepts covered in this subject
- Complete guided practical exercises in an appropriate test environment
- Document technical methods, findings and limitations
- Demonstrate understanding through a final project
Proposed weekly syllabus
- Week 1: Security fundamentals
- Week 2: Threats and vulnerabilities
- Week 3: Risk assessment
- Week 4: Authentication
- Week 5: Operating system hardening
- Week 6: Network defense
- Week 7: Logging and monitoring
- Week 8: Incident response
- Week 9: Backups and recovery
- Week 10: Defensive security project
Proposed assessments
- Weekly practice exercises and knowledge checks
- Practical lab documentation
- Final project with an assessment rubric
- Review of technical accuracy, safety and clarity
Final project
Create a security plan for an authorized lab environment.
Course delivery and availability
This is a proposed curriculum outline, not a currently offered credential-bearing course. Tuition, instructor assignments, timetables, enrollment and formal assessment arrangements have not been established.