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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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Jack Chang
405179
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to 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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Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Thu Dec 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
405178
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to 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

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Jack Chang
405847
Fee:
$1,095.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
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
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Date
Time
Location
Lab
Thu Jan 8, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Jan 15, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Thu Jan 22, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jan 29, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Thu Feb 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Thu Feb 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Mar 19, 2026
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 November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak
405846
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Data Science with Concentration in Cybersecurity
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Systems Analysis
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Cybersecurity
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