Learning objectives
- Define the CIA Triad and articulate its key principles in the context of cybersecurity.
- Explain social engineering techniques, phishing, and tools for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) with an understanding of their purposes and potential risks.
- Utilize the Terminal for both Linux and Windows environments to execute commands and employ various tools for practical cybersecurity tasks.
- Break down the process of computing binary and hexadecimal numbers, demonstrating a deep understanding of the underlying principles and the ability to analyze and manipulate these numerical systems.
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Intro to Cybersecurity Part 1
Session ID: 14211
Self-paced Monthly Offering
Enroll from December 1, 2026, 4:00 pm CST through December 2, 2026, 12:00 am CST. These dates describe the enrollment window, not a live meeting.
What do we need to do to keep ourselves safe online? How can we protect our identities and the devices we use? What are others doing online that could cause me harm? These questions and more are discussed in the Introduction to Cybersecurity course to help you lead a safer cyber existence.
The hands-on labs utilize the CYBER.ORG Range, which is a no-cost cyber range for all K-12 students and educators. This condensed course covers cybersecurity concepts introduced in Units 1 – 4 of CYBER.ORG’s Intro to Cybersecurity course.
Session Details
- Delivery method
- Distance
- Venue
- Statewide or Multiple Locations
Statewide
In-State, ND 0000 - Instructional hours
- 8
- Cost per participant
- $0.00
- Graduate credit hours
- Eligible at any participating university.
- Trainers
- Shannon Blomker — Lead trainer
Primary Learning Goal
This 8-hour course introduces educators to cybersecurity concepts to gain knowledge and confidence to teach those concepts to students.
Registration available
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