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Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)

COM SCI X 420.9

This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies for various environments and explores remediation strategies for thwarting attacks.

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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Explore cyber defense, the tools used to detect and prevent cyberattacks, and the underlying protocols
  • Discuss how to protect your test network by adding web servers, intrusion detection, and firewalls

  • Build layered defense architecture to use for testing
  • Practice deploying honeypots and decoys on your network

About this course:

This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies and security tools for various environments. Topics covered include: setting up virtual environments for penetration testing, router emulation, implementing firewalls, implementing a web server, vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection and prevention systems and attack methodologies.
Prerequisites

COM SCI X 420.1 Fundamentals of Cybersecurity.

Summer 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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403687
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 09, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
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Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Sep 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak
403685
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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405179
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 08, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak
405178
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity
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Systems Analysis
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