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Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

COM SCI X 420.1

This comprehensive introductory course combines theoretical security models with practical examples to benefit auditors, system administrators, or anyone else with a basic understanding of information technology.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Make security assessments – including vulnerability, threat hunting, and penetration testing – for detecting vulnerabilities
  • Examine types of cryptographic function; hash algorithm, symmetric cipher, asymmetric cipher
  • Identify and assess the design and use of authentication products for on-premises networks, web/cloud apps, and physical security
  • Explore segmentation-based network designs and provision switching, routing, Wi-Fi, and load balancing technologies for securing network access
  • Practice redundancy recognition, backup, configuration/change management, diversity, and deception to improve cybersecurity resilience

About this course:

This course combines theoretical cybersecurity fundamentals with state-of-the-art use cases for a comprehensive introduction to the field. It is designed to benefit a cross-section of students, including those considering a career in cybersecurity; system administrators, network administrators or security auditors; professionals responsible for securing network services, devices and traffic communication in their organization; and information technologists with the passion and inner drive to protect organizations and understand security needs. Get practical knowledge and professional experience for implementing basic security services on any type of computer network. Topics covered are security roles, risk analysis, cryptography and network security. The course material is consistent with relevant portions of the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Jack Chang
400695
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition by Shon Harris
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
Discussion
Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 210
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Mason Orang
400694
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-601) by James Pengelly

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Jack Chang
402596
Fee:
$1,095.00
In Personformat icon
Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.

Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition by Shon Harris
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
Discussion
Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204AB
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Mason Orang
402595
Fee:
$1,095.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 04, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Official CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-601) by James Pengelly

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