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1. Computer Safety
1.1 Module Overview - Cybersecurity
Video 1.1.1 Welcome to Cybersecurity
Check for Understanding 1.1.2 Welcome to Cybersecurity
Example 1.1.3 Intruder Alert!
Free Response 1.1.4 Cybersecurity and You
Free Response 1.1.5 Course Goals
1.2 What is Cybersecurity?
Video 1.2.1 What is Cybersecurity?
Check for Understanding 1.2.2 What is Cybersecurity?
Connection 1.2.3 City Services Ransomware
Free Response 1.2.4 Ransomware Reflection
Example 1.2.5 Ransomware Simulator
Connection 1.2.6 Internet of Things
Connection 1.2.7 Hackers vs. Smart Homes
Free Response 1.2.8 Internet of Things Reflection
1.3 Impact of Cybersecurity
Video 1.3.1 Impact of Cybersecurity
Check for Understanding 1.3.2 Impact of Cybersecurity
Example 1.3.3 Phishing Simulator
Connection 1.3.4 Phishing for Your Info
Free Response 1.3.5 Phishing Reflection
Connection 1.3.6 Cyber Game
Free Response 1.3.7 Cyber Game Reflection
Connection 1.3.8 Cyber Crime Time
Free Response 1.3.9 Cyber Crime Time Reflection
1.4 Environmental Controls
Video 1.4.1 Environmental Controls
Check for Understanding 1.4.2 Environmental Controls Quiz
Connection 1.4.3 Infographic
Free Response 1.4.4 Infographic FR
Connection 1.4.5 Electrostatic Discharge
Free Response 1.4.6 Your Security Systems
Free Response 1.4.7 Security Design
1.5 Personal Safety
Free Response 1.5.1 Safety Precautions
Free Response 1.5.2 Electrical Hazards
Connection 1.5.3 Fire Suppression
Free Response 1.5.4 Fire Suppression Response
Connection 1.5.5 Emergency Response Plan
2. Project: Put it in Writing!
2.1 Privacy & Security
Video 2.1.1 What is Data Privacy & Security?
Check for Understanding 2.1.2 Privacy & Security Quiz
Connection 2.1.3 Google Privacy Policy Search
Free Response 2.1.4 Google Privacy Policy Search
Example 2.1.5 Guess: Password List
Example 2.1.6 Guess: Using an Algorithm
Example 2.1.7 Guess: Brute Force
Connection 2.1.8 How Strong is your Password?
Free Response 2.1.9 How Strong is your password?
Example 2.1.10 You Can Be Tracked!
2.2 Creative Credit & Copyright
Video 2.2.1 Creative Credit and Copyright
Check for Understanding 2.2.2 Creative Credit and Copyright
Free Response 2.2.3 Cite!
Connection 2.2.4 Exploring Creative Commons
Free Response 2.2.5 Respond: Creative Commons
Free Response 2.2.6 Task: Finding Images
Free Response 2.2.7 Reflection: Why is Copyright Important?
Connection 2.2.8 Prohibited Content
2.3 Level 1: Entry Event
Free Response 2.3.1 Company Development
Free Response 2.3.2 Level 1: Attack!
Video 2.3.3 Level 1: Project Overview
Connection 2.3.4 Put It In Writing! Rubric
2.4 Level 2: User Training
Free Response 2.4.1 User Training Policy Development
Free Response 2.4.2 Challenge: Employee Negligence 1
Free Response 2.4.3 Challenge: Employee Negligence 2
Free Response 2.4.4 Level 2 Debrief
2.5 Level 3: Incident Response
Connection 2.5.1 Incident Response Plan Template
Free Response 2.5.2 Incident Response Plan Link
Free Response 2.5.3 Challenge: Cyber Attack!
Free Response 2.5.4 Level 3 Debrief
2.6 Level 4: Data and Licenses
Video 2.6.1 Data and Licenses
Connection 2.6.2 FTC Data Security Guide
Connection 2.6.3 Data Policy Template
Free Response 2.6.4 Data Policy Link
Free Response 2.6.5 Challenge: Data Breach 1
Free Response 2.6.6 Challenge: Data Breach 2
Free Response 2.6.7 Challenge: Data Breach 3
Free Response 2.6.8 Level 4 Debrief
2.7 Level 5: Change Management
Video 2.7.1 Change Management
Connection 2.7.2 Change Management Plan
Free Response 2.7.3 Change Management Plan Link
3. Operating Systems
3.1 Operating Systems
Video 3.1.1 Operating Systems
Check for Understanding 3.1.2 Operating Systems Quiz
Example 3.1.3 Detect My OS
Connection 3.1.4 Upgrading a Mac OS
Example 3.1.5 Windows OS Installation Simulation
Free Response 3.1.6 Installing an OS
3.2 Comparing Operating Systems
Video 3.2.1 Comparing Operating Systems
Check for Understanding 3.2.2 Comparing Operating Systems Quiz
Example 3.2.3 Windows Simulation
Example 3.2.4 MacOS Simulation
Connection 3.2.5 Choose a Linux Distro!
Free Response 3.2.6 Which would you choose?
3.3 Compatibility
Video 3.3.1 Compatibility
Check for Understanding 3.3.2 Compatibility Quiz
Example 3.3.3 What Processor? Windows
Example 3.3.4 What Processor? Mac
Free Response 3.3.5 What Processor are you running?
Resource 3.3.6 Lab: Configuring a Computer
3.4 Software and Applications
Video 3.4.1 Software and Applications
Check for Understanding 3.4.2 Software and Applications Quiz
Example 3.4.3 Spreadsheet Simulation
Example 3.4.4 Messaging Simulation
Example 3.4.5 Kanban Board Simulation
Free Response 3.4.6 Software Simulations
3.5 Software Licenses
Video 3.5.1 Software Licenses
Check for Understanding 3.5.2 Software Licenses Quiz
Free Response 3.5.3 Do I need a Software License?
Free Response 3.5.4 Is This Original?
3.6 Application Security
Video 3.6.1 Application Security
Check for Understanding 3.6.2 Application Security
Example 3.6.3 Windows Updates
Connection 3.6.4 Windows Defender Antivirus
Free Response 3.6.5 Windows Defender Antivirus
Free Response 3.6.6 CodeHS System Restore
3.7 Browser Configuration
Video 3.7.1 Browser Configuration
Check for Understanding 3.7.2 Browser Configuration
Connection 3.7.3 Cached CodeHS
Free Response 3.7.4 Cached CodeHS
Example 3.7.5 Is Your Popup Blocker On?
Free Response 3.7.6 Browser Extensions Lab
3.8 System Administration
Video 3.8.1 User Accounts
Check for Understanding 3.8.2 User Accounts Quiz
Free Response 3.8.3 User Accounts
Free Response 3.8.4 Shared Folders and Files
Video 3.8.5 Host Security
Check for Understanding 3.8.6 Host Security Quiz
Free Response 3.8.7 Security Baseline
Connection 3.8.8 User Access Control
3.9 Command Line Interface
Notes 3.9.1 Linux/MacOS vs. Windows
Video 3.9.2 Command Line Interface
Check for Understanding 3.9.3 Command Line Interface Quiz
Resource 3.9.4 Command Equivalents
Video 3.9.5 Windows Command Prompt
Free Response 3.9.6 Windows Command Prompt
Free Response 3.9.7 Directory Directions
Connection 3.9.8 Neural Interface?
Free Response 3.9.9 Neural Interface?
4. Hardware
4.1 Internal Components
Video 4.1.1 Internal Components
Check for Understanding 4.1.2 Internal Components
Connection 4.1.3 Build a Computer
Free Response 4.1.4 Build a Computer
Example 4.1.5 Test Your Brain's RAM!
Free Response 4.1.6 Test Your Brain's RAM! Reflection
Connection 4.1.7 The Machine Instruction Cycle
4.2 Lab: Computer Disassembly
Resource 4.2.1 Lab: Computer Disassembly
Connection 4.2.2 Video: Disassemble a Computer
Connection 4.2.3 Article: Disassemble a Computer
4.3 Peripheral Devices
Video 4.3.1 Peripheral Devices
Check for Understanding 4.3.2 Peripheral Devices
Free Response 4.3.3 Personalized Peripherals
Free Response 4.3.4 IT Help
Free Response 4.3.5 Your Ideal Computer Setup
4.4 Network Devices
Video 4.4.1 Network Devices
Check for Understanding 4.4.2 Network Devices
Connection 4.4.3 Speed Test
Free Response 4.4.4 Speed Test
Connection 4.4.5 Fiber Optics Bend Light!
Free Response 4.4.6 Fiber Optics Bend Light!
Connection 4.4.7 Ethernet Standards
Free Response 4.4.8 Ethernet Standards
Connection 4.4.9 Copper vs. Fiber Optic
Free Response 4.4.10 Copper vs. Fiber Optic
Free Response 4.4.11 Network Troubleshooting
Connection 4.4.12 Troubleshooting Cable Issues
Free Response 4.4.13 Troubleshooting Cable Issues
4.5 Lab: Design a Distribution Frame
Resource 4.5.1 Lab: Design a Distribution Frame
4.6 Storage Options
Video 4.6.1 Storage Options
Check for Understanding 4.6.2 Storage Options Quiz
Connection 4.6.3 Security of Cloud Storage
Free Response 4.6.4 Security of Cloud Storage
Free Response 4.6.5 Storage Suggestions
4.7 Network Options
Video 4.7.1 Network Options
Check for Understanding 4.7.2 Network Options Quiz
Connection 4.7.3 What is an SSID?
Free Response 4.7.4 What is an SSID?
Connection 4.7.5 Wireless Threats
Free Response 4.7.6 Wireless Threats
Free Response 4.7.7 Wireless Network Setup
4.8 Network Administrator
Video 4.8.1 Advanced Devices
Check for Understanding 4.8.2 Advanced Devices Quiz
Connection 4.8.3 Network Administrator Career
Free Response 4.8.4 Network Administrator Career
Free Response 4.8.5 Choosing the Best Devices
Free Response 4.8.6 Network Diagram
4.9 Lab: SOHO Devices
Notes 4.9.1 SOHO Devices
Resource 4.9.2 Lab: Printer Settings
Free Response 4.9.3 Sharing Devices
4.10 Network Communication
Video 4.10.1 Network Communication
Check for Understanding 4.10.2 Network Communication Quiz
Example 4.10.3 Setting up a Firewall
Free Response 4.10.4 iptables
Notes 4.10.5 iptables simulation
4.11 Lab: Windows Networking
Resource 4.11.1 Lab: Windows Networking
Resource 4.11.2 Lab: Windows Networking w/Simulation
Example 4.11.3 Windows Networking
4.12 Network Management
Notes 4.12.1 Linux/MacOS vs. Windows
Video 4.12.2 Network Management
Check for Understanding 4.12.3 Network Management Quiz
Example 4.12.4 MacOS Terminal Simulation
Example 4.12.5 Windows Command Prompt Simulation
Video 4.12.6 Windows Command Prompt Spy
Free Response 4.12.7 Windows Command Prompt Spy
Notes 4.12.8 SSH Logs
Example 4.12.9 SSH Logs
Free Response 4.12.10 SSH Logs Submission
4.13 Laptops and Tablets
Free Response 4.13.1 Form Factor
Connection 4.13.2 Laptop vs. Tablet
Free Response 4.13.3 Laptop vs. Tablet
Notes 4.13.4 Which is best?
Video 4.13.5 Product Chart
Free Response 4.13.6 Device Comparison
4.14 Mobile Devices
Video 4.14.1 Mobile Devices
Check for Understanding 4.14.2 Mobile Devices Quiz
Connection 4.14.3 How Apple FaceID Works
Free Response 4.14.4 How Apple FaceID Works Response
Free Response 4.14.5 Biometric Data Debate
Connection 4.14.6 BYOD and MDM Concept Map
Free Response 4.14.7 BYOD and MDM Conclusions
4.15 Lab: Mobile Device Connectivity
Connection 4.15.1 Mobile Device Features
Notes 4.15.2 Mobile Device Simulator
Resource 4.15.3 Lab: Mobile Device Connectivity
4.16 IT Infrastructure Quiz
Unit Quiz 4.16.1 IT Infrastructure Quiz
5. Project: Troubleshooting
5.1 Methodology
Notes 5.1.1 Troubleshooting Methodology
Free Response 5.1.2 Identify the Problem
Free Response 5.1.3 Research Solutions
Free Response 5.1.4 Establish a Theory
Free Response 5.1.5 Test the Theory
Free Response 5.1.6 Fix the Problem!
Connection 5.1.7 Diagnostic Tools
5.2 Support Practice
Exercise 5.2.1 Signal Strength
Exercise 5.2.2 Interference
6. Project: IT Professional
6.1 Communication is Key!
Notes 6.1.1 IT Professional
Free Response 6.1.2 Cybersecurity Careers
Connection 6.1.3 Customer Service Skills
Free Response 6.1.4 Customer Service Skills
Free Response 6.1.5 Act it Out!
6.2 Building a Knowledge Base
Connection 6.2.1 What is a Knowledge Base?
Free Response 6.2.2 Draft a KB Article
Free Response 6.2.3 Share your KB Article
Free Response 6.2.4 Finalize your KB Article
6.3 Star in a Video!
Connection 6.3.1 Instructional Videos
Free Response 6.3.2 Instructional Video Plan
Free Response 6.3.3 Write the Script
Free Response 6.3.4 Create the Storyboard
Free Response 6.3.5 Record Your Video
6.4 Create a Service Agreement
Notes 6.4.1 Terms of Agreement
Resource 6.4.2 Agreement Checklist
Free Response 6.4.3 Shake Hands
7. Networking
7.1 Introduction to the Internet
Video 7.1.1 Welcome to the Internet
Check for Understanding 7.1.2 Intro to the Internet
Connection 7.1.3 Inside Facebook's Connectivity Lab
Free Response 7.1.4 Connectivity Lab Reflection
7.2 Notational Systems
Video 7.2.1 Number Systems
Check for Understanding 7.2.2 Number Systems Quiz
Notes 7.2.3 Number Base Tool
Video 7.2.4 Decimal to Binary
Check for Understanding 7.2.5 Decimal to Binary Quiz
Exercise 7.2.6 Binary Game
Connection 7.2.7 Analog to Digital
Free Response 7.2.8 Respond: Analog to Digital
7.3 Data Representation
Video 7.3.1 Hexadecimal
Check for Understanding 7.3.2 Hexadecimal Quiz
Exercise 7.3.3 Binary to Hex Game
Video 7.3.4 Encoding Text with Binary
Check for Understanding 7.3.5 Encoding Text with Binary Quiz
Example 7.3.6 Custom Encoding
Example 7.3.7 Bits to ASCII
Exercise 7.3.8 Hello World in Bits
7.4 Internet Hardware and Sending Information
Video 7.4.1 Internet Hardware
Check for Understanding 7.4.2 Internet Hardware
Video 7.4.3 Sending Information
Check for Understanding 7.4.4 Sending Information
Connection 7.4.5 The Internet is in the Ocean
Free Response 7.4.6 Internet in the Ocean Reflection
7.5 Internet Addresses
Video 7.5.1 Internet Addresses
Check for Understanding 7.5.2 Internet Addresses
Free Response 7.5.3 The Need for Addresses
Connection 7.5.4 IPv4 vs. IPv6
Free Response 7.5.5 Reflection: IPv4 vs IPv6
7.6 Domain Name System (DNS)
Video 7.6.1 Domain Name System (DNS)
Check for Understanding 7.6.2 Domain Name System
Connection 7.6.3 How Does DNS Work?
Free Response 7.6.4 How Does DNS Work?
7.7 Routing
Video 7.7.1 Routing
Check for Understanding 7.7.2 Routing
Free Response 7.7.3 Redundancy
7.8 Packets & Protocols
Video 7.8.1 Packets
Check for Understanding 7.8.2 Packets
Video 7.8.3 Protocols
Check for Understanding 7.8.4 Protocols
Connection 7.8.5 How the Internet Works
Free Response 7.8.6 The Journey of an Image
7.9 Protocols and Standards
Video 7.9.1 Protocols
Check for Understanding 7.9.2 Protocols Quiz
Video 7.9.3 Standards
Check for Understanding 7.9.4 Standards Quiz
Connection 7.9.5 The New Wireless Standard
Connection 7.9.6 801.11ax
Connection 7.9.7 Wavelength
Free Response 7.9.8 801.11ax FR
7.10 Viewing a Webpage
Video 7.10.1 Viewing a Webpage
Check for Understanding 7.10.2 Viewing a Webpage
Free Response 7.10.3 Explaining a URL
Connection 7.10.4 Net Neutrality Explained
Connection 7.10.5 FCCs Net Neutrality Rules Officially Repealed
Free Response 7.10.6 Take a Side on Net Neutrality
Connection 7.10.7 Net Neutrality and Cybersecurity
Free Response 7.10.8 Net Neutrality and Cybersecurity Research
7.11 Impact of the Internet
Video 7.11.1 Impact of the Internet
Check for Understanding 7.11.2 Impact of the Internet
Connection 7.11.3 What is the Digital Divide?
Free Response 7.11.4 What is the Digital Divide?
7.12 Advanced Networking
Connection 7.12.1 The OSI Model and Network Attacks
Free Response 7.12.2 The OSI Model and Network Attacks Response
Connection 7.12.3 Encapsulation
Connection 7.12.4 What is Virtualization?
Free Response 7.12.5 Virtualization Response
Free Response 7.12.6 Baseband vs. Broadband
Free Response 7.12.7 Bit Rate vs. Baud Rate
Resource 7.12.8 CSMA/CD vs. CSMA/CA
7.13 Networking Fundamentals Quiz
Survey 7.13.1 Mindsets
Unit Quiz 7.13.2 Networking Fundamentals Quiz
8. Final Exam
8.1 Final Exam
Final 8.1.1 Final Exam
9. What's Next?
9.1 After Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Notes 9.1.1 Cybersecurity Pathways
Connection 9.1.2 CodeHS Advanced Cybersecurity
Notes 9.1.3 College Pathway
Connection 9.1.4 Certification Pathway
Connection 9.1.5 Career Spotlight
Free Response 9.1.6 My Pathway