Course Standards

2025-2026 Academic Year

CL61 Fundamentals of Information Security II

Course Type: Adapted

Standard/Objective NumberStandard/ObjectiveCourse WeightRBT Designation
1.00Networking Fundamentals24%B2 Understand Conceptual
1.01Compare and contrast the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model layers and encapsulation concepts.3%-
1.02Explain the characteristics of network topologies and network types.3%-
1.03Summarize the types of cables and connectors and explain which is the appropriate type for a solution.3%-
1.04Given a scenario, configure a subnet and use appropriate IP addressing schemes.3%-
1.05Explain common ports and protocols, their application, and encrypted alternatives.3%-
1.06Explain the use and purpose of network services.3%-
1.07Explain basic corporate and datacenter network architecture.3%-
1.08Summarize cloud concepts and connectivity options.3%-
2.00Network Implementations19%B2 Understand Conceptual
2.01Compare and contrast various devices, their features, and their appropriate placement on the network.4%-
2.02Compare and contrast routing technologies and bandwidth management concepts.5%-
2.03Given a scenario, configure and deploy common Ethernet switching features.5%-
2.04Given a scenario, install and configure the appropriate wireless standards and technologies.5%-
3.003.00 Network Operations16%B2 Understand Conceptual
3.01Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.6%-
3.02Explain the purpose of organizational documents and policies.5%-
3.03Explain high availability and disaster recovery concepts and summarize which is the best solution.5%-
4.004.00 Network Security19%B2 Understand Conceptual
4.01Explain common security concepts.4%-
4.02Compare and contrast common types of attacks.4%-
4.03Given a scenario, apply network hardening techniques.4%-
4.04Compare and contrast remote access methods and security implications.4%-
4.05Explain the importance of physical security.3%-
5.005.00 Network Troubleshooting22%B2 Understand Conceptual
5.01Explain the network troubleshooting methodology.5%-
5.02Given a scenario, troubleshoot common cable connectivity issues and select the appropriate tools.4%-
5.03Given a scenario, use the appropriate network software tools and commands.4%-
5.04Given a scenario, troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues.4%-
5.05Given a scenario, troubleshoot general networking issues.5%-