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Cybersecurity

IT510
Open Closing on June 1, 2024 / 3 spots left
Calbright College
Sacramento, California, United States
Tim Perez
Tim Perez He / Him
Department Chair, Technology
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General
  • Undergraduate
  • 20 learners; individual projects
  • 40 hours per learner
  • Dates set by teams
  • Educators assign learners to projects
Preferred companies
  • 3 projects wanted
  • Anywhere
  • Academic experience
  • Any company type
  • Any industries
Categories
Computer science & it Mobile app development Security (cybersecurity and it security) Information technology Hardware Networking
Overview
Details

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Calbright College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


Learners will work individually or in small groups, of 2-4 students, based on the number of students enrolled at the time.


*Project start date is flexible, but project duration is 8 weeks long.


Learners in this program/experience explore the concepts and skills necessary to transition into information security-based careers. In this course, learners will progress through the program by mastering competencies in the fundamental principles and topics of information security and risk management at the organizational level including hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, and policies and procedures with respect to organizational cybersecurity and risk management.

Learner skills
Cloud computing, Wireless security, Network protocols, Logical security, Online communication, Cyber security, Wireless networks, Authentications, Change management, Risk management
Deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


The final breakdown of the project is as follows:


  • Networking - Compare and contrast TCP/UDP ports, network protocols, common networking devices, wireless networking protocols. 


  • Virtualization and Cloud Computing - Compare and contrast cloud computing concepts, and configure client-side virtualization.


  • Security - Summarize physical measures, explain logical security concepts, and compare and contrast wireless security protocols/authentication methods.


  • Operational Procedures - Understand best practice for documentation and basic change management. Implement basic disaster prevention/recovery.
Project Examples

Learners will work individually or in small groups, of 2-4 students, based on the number of students enrolled at the time.


*Project start date is flexible, but project duration is 8 weeks long.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Analyzing a wide variety of technical issues in Information Security from networking, operating systems, mobile devices to various technical systems. 


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?