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Section I: Administrative Information
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Total hours: 30.0
Credit Value: 2.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2024
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A |
Program(s):
Cyber Security - Offensive
Program Coordinator(s):
N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20240108_00
Status: Approved (APPR)
Section I Notes:
Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
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Section II: Course Details
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Detailed Description
Students survey the field of Cyber Security and its high-level concerns and requirements including legal and ethical questions, organizational risk management, and business impacts from security breaches. By developing policies and procedures as part of an organization's Cyber Security program, students explore the challenges faced by modern Cyber Security workers who are tasked with keeping pace in a rapidly changing and evolving field. Discussions about professional organizations, conferences and maintaining credentials reinforce the importance of maintaining current knowledge in the field.
Program Context
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Cyber Security - Offensive |
Program Coordinator(s):
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This is an introductory course required in the Cyber Security micro credential programs: Defensive Security, Offensive Security and Application Cyber Security that forms a foundational knowledge base for subsequent courses.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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Critical Performance: |
| By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to discuss foundational but critical elements of cybersecurity including risks, threats, attacks, security controls, and legal and ethical issues in a manner that is accessible for audiences of any technical skill level.
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Learning Outcomes:
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
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- Define basic Cyber Security terminology, topics and concepts.
- Describe the role of Cyber Security in modern organizations and the relevant job roles and responsibilities for entry-level, senior and executive employees.
- Discuss significant events in the history of Cyber Security.
- Differentiate relevant Cyber Security policies, procedures and standards.
- Distinguish various risk models and technologies that are employed to secure data and systems.
- Explain the necessity of Cyber Security controls while aligning with and supporting an organization's operational and financial goals.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
| Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
| Quiz 1 | 10.0% | | Quiz 2 | 10.0% | | Assignment 1 | 10.0% | | Assignment 2 | 10.0% | | Test 1 | 30.0% | | Test 2 | 30.0% | | Total | 100.0% |
Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure: TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL
The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.
1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.
2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
- Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
- Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
- Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
- Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
- Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):
- Challenge Exam
Notes: Both a challenge exam and interview are required. - Interview
Notes: Both a challenge exam and interview are required.
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Section III: Topical Outline
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: N/A
Resource(s): | Type | Description | Required | Textbook | Principles of Information Security, Author: Michael Whitman, Herbert Mattord, Publisher: Cengage, Sixth Edition, ISBN 9781337102063 |
Applicable student group(s): Continuing and Professional Studies: Online Students
Course Details: Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity A History of Cybersecurity The Components of an Information System Cybersecurity as a Career and Field of Study Cybersecurity in the News (Quiz 1 @ 10%) Module 2: The Business Case for Cybersecurity Assets, Threats and Threat Actors Vulnerabilities, Attacks and Exploits Business Impact and Risk Assessments Security Controls (Quiz 2 @ 10%) (Assignment 1 @ 10%) (Test 1 @ 30%) Module 3: Policies and Procedures Common Policies and Procedures Security and Privacy Incident Response, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity (Assignment 2 @ 10%) Module 4: Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues and Cybersecurity Relevant Canadian, U.S. and International Laws and Legal Bodies Policy vs. Laws Ethical Concepts in Cybersecurity Codes of Ethics Certifications Credentials Professional Organizations (Test 2 @ 30%)
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It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:
- Academic Integrity
- Copyright
- Intellectual Property
- Respectful Behaviour
- Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.
In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.
The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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