2023-2024 Course Standards
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BL66 Fundamentals of Information Security I
Course Type: Adopted
Standard/Obj # | Standard/Objective | Course Weight | RBT Designation | Essential Employability Skills |
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1.00 | Understand computing basics and computer hardware. | 5% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
1.01 | Understand computing basics. | 1% | - | - |
1.02 | Identify the types of computing devices and internal components. | 2% | - | - |
1.03 | Understand the value of data and information. | 2% | - | - |
2.00 | Understand computer software and software development concepts. | 5% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
2.01 | Understand types of software and their uses. | 1% | - | - |
2.02 | Understand working with files, folders, and applications. | 2% | - | - |
2.03 | Understand programming organizational techniques and interpret logic. | 2% | - | - |
3.00 | Understand networking. | 10% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
3.01 | Understand network characteristics, data sharing, and storage methods. | 5% | - | - |
3.02 | Understand how to install and configure a SOHO router. | 5% | - | - |
4.00 | Understand computer security. | 10% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
4.01 | Identify the types of computer security threats. | 6% | - | - |
4.02 | Understand computer user account settings to secure computing devices. | 2% | - | - |
4.03 | Identify secure web browsing practices. | 2% | - | - |
5.00 | Understand networking fundamentals. | 20% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
5.01 | Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts. | 5% | - | - |
5.02 | Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types. | 5% | - | - |
5.03 | Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives. | 5% | - | - |
5.04 | Configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes. | 5% | - | - |
6.00 | Understand network implementations. | 10% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
6.01 | Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network. | 4% | - | - |
6.02 | Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts. | 3% | - | - |
6.03 | Configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features. | 3% | - | - |
7.00 | Understand network operations. | 10% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
7.01 | Use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability. | 5% | - | - |
7.02 | Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution. | 5% | - | - |
8.00 | Understand network security. | 20% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
8.01 | Explain common security concepts. | 6% | - | - |
8.02 | Compare and contrast common types of attacks. | 6% | - | - |
8.03 | Apply network hardening techniques. | 8% | - | - |
9.00 | Understand network troubleshooting. | 10% | B2 Conceptual Knowledge - Understand | - |
9.01 | Explain the network troubleshooting methodology. | 2% | - | - |
9.02 | Troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools. | 3% | - | - |
9.03 | Use the appropriate network software tools and commands. | 3% | - | - |
9.04 | Troubleshoot general networking issues. | 2% | - | - |