MICH-CS-Intro - Introductory Cybersecurity Course
Course Description
The Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Professional Bootcamp offers a 30-hour introductory course designed to introduce participants to the cybersecurity industry and the multitude of opportunities that exist within the current landscape. In addition, the course provides an overview of some of the core concepts in cybersecurity and previews how those concepts will be covered within the extended program. When the course ends, learners complete an assessment exam and consult with an admissions advisor who can help them make an informed decision on whether they are a good fit to continue to the extended program and if pursuing a career in cybersecurity is the best choice for their future.
Course Outline
The Introductory Course begins with the fundamentals of information security and risk management, ensuring that participants understand the business context of cybersecurity. Participants are then introduced to networking and network security fundamentals, the Linux and Microsoft platforms and related security, and unique considerations for software security. The concept and role of offensive security are introduced, and the course concludes with an explanation of how to contextualize threats and threat actors within the previous topics.
The following topics are covered in the introductory course:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Information Security and Risk Management
- Network Security
- System Security: Linux
- System Security: Microsoft
- Application Security
- Offensive Security
- Threats and Threat Actors
Learner Outcomes
This introductory course aids learners in assessing if cybersecurity is the right career path for them. Nexus instructors and advisors will evaluate each student’s passion, aptitude, and ability to land a position in the cybersecurity field. At the end of the introductory course, learners take a summary exam and have a one-on-one assessment to examine their future in the program and discuss their expectations of working in cybersecurity
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to enroll in the Nexus at University of Michigan Engineering Cybersecurity Bootcamp Introductory Course
Testimonials
“I chose cybersecurity because I felt like I could actually do it. When the cybersecurity program came along, I saw that this was boiled down to the essentials of what I really need to know.”
-Amie Burke, Past Participant