Study Guide

Objective

After completing this unit the learner understands cybersecurity principles, roles and responsibilities as well as the related technologies, tools, regulations, and frameworks available.The learner can apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.

Content

principles of network security
network attacks
protecting the network
security monitoring
analyzing intrusion data
incident response and handling

Location and time

Distance learning in the evenings

Materials

Cisco Academy course material

Teaching methods

Lectures
Laboratory exercises
Theory exercises

Completion alternatives

Valid CyberOps certificate and skills exam

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. Student is able to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student understands the importance of expertise in the field of information and communication technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. Student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze expertise in the information and communication technology sector and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. Student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Theory exam
Skills Exam
Learning assignments

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of communication networks and operating systems.