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ALL IN ONE- ACADEMY

Computer Course
Department of Computer and Technology

Course name: CYBERSECURITY

Level: BEGINNER
Course Syllabus

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Year, 20…..

Instructor name : …………………………………………..

Title : …………………………………….

Email: …………………………………

Entrance to the Course Program

Students admitted to THE ACADEMY courses are required to take the Placement Test (PT) or
entry exam. Upon completion of the test, students will be appropriately placed into skill core
level courses-beginner intermediate, and advanced according to the cut off scores. All
Placement decisions are final; however, students may request a lower level within the first
week of the class start date. Only a coach may recommend that a student moves/changes to an
upper level.

All students must earn a B (80%) or higher in order to advance to the next level. Grades are
based upon successful completion of course work, attendance, and participation. Students with a
79% or lower will be required to repeat the level course before being allowed to advance.

Academic Policies
Attendance - 100% attendance is highly encouraged and a minimum of 85% is required in
order to successfully pass one’s courses. Students who do not meet this requirement will be
asked to repeat the course.

Respect - Other students, yourself Students are asked to respect themselves, their classmates,
and their teachers. Students who display inappropriate behavior will not be invited back to study
in our program. The Professor or the Staff will discuss the American definitions of rude or
inappropriate at the orientation session at the beginning of the class.

Participation - Participation is expected of all students. It means coming to class on time and
fully prepared, asking questions, engaging in discussion regarding the course topics, listening
actively to fellow classmates and the teacher, completing all assignments, and keeping
/reviewing all handouts and assignments as needed.

Repeating a Level - Students who have not successfully passed a course with an 80% (B would
have no option but to carry over the course again, but should contact the school.

Homework - Students should be prepared to complete a minimum standard 05 hours’ worth of

homework outside of class per week. This averages just over 1 hour per night. Homework is
essential in order to advance in one’s study of Computer Sciences.

Communication - Students are expected to communicate with their instructors, and classmates.
In case of any absences, students are expected to email or slack their instructors immediately. In
case of any problems or concerns, students are expected to contact the school office. Students
are allowed to use WhatsApp, Slack, or Email using their personal Email account.
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Advancing to the Next Level - Students who regularly participate, do all of their course work,
and earn a minimum of an 80% (B) will be invited to participate in the next skill level.

Academic Honesty Students are expected to do their own work. Students must not copy from
another student or source (Book, magazine, etc.). This is considering stealing and is called
plagiarism. Students who plagiarize will fail that particular course. Under extreme instances,
students will be dismissed from the course program.

Appointment with Instructor - If a student/or guest would like to meet an instructor, he/she must
slack or email his instructor or make an appointment for a meeting outside of class hours at :
https://allinoneacademy.setmore.com/

Slack Name Policy

Every Student on Slack should have their first name and last name displayed on Slack so that it
is easy to find them on channels, messages and discussions and projects in Slack.

Problems with a Class

During a course, if you have a problem with one of your classes, please do the following:
1. First, talk to your instructor. Explain the problem and see if he or she can help.
2. If you still need assistance, send an email to the school to notify.
3. The Director of studies will contact you to arrange for a meeting.
4. After meeting, an appropriate solution will be determined.

Withdrawing from a Class

If you wish to withdraw from one or more of your courses, please do the following:
1.Contact the office of the school
2. Meet with the Director of studies to discuss reasons for the withdrawal.

Note: Fees and tuitions for classes paid are not refundable (subject to change- contact the school
for specific details).

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Grade Explanation
94~100% =A
90~93% = A-
87~89% = B+
84~86% =B
80~83% = B-
77~79% = C+
74~76% =C
70~73% = C-
67~69% = D+
64~66% =D
60~or lower = F

A Excellent. Indicates the highest level of achievement in the subject and an outstanding level
of intellectual initiative.

A- Also excellent, but a minor point (s) needs improvement.

B+ Very good. Indicates a very good level of achievement and intelligent fulfillments of course
requirements in a manner that approaches the quality of the highest grade.

B Good. Indicates a good level of achievement, intelligent understanding and application of

subject matter.

B- Also good, but a minor point (s) needs improvement. The students must have a grade of a B-
or higher.

C+ Above satisfactory. Indicates a level of achievement and fulfillment of course requirement

in manner that exceeds the average requirements.

C Satisfactory. Indicates academic work of an acceptable quality and an understanding of the

subject matter.

C- Also, satisfactory, but a minor point(s) needs improvement.

D+ Unsatisfactory. Indicates work done was less than satisfactorily.

D Poor. Minimum credit. Indicates the lowest passing grade, unsatisfactory work and the only
the minimum understanding of the subject matter.

F Failure. Indicates a lack of even the minimum understanding and application.

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Course Overview
Mastering the concept of security is nowadays essential to develop international career. This
course focuses on the first Computer Security Course for advanced students in computer
science. Everyday computer security: PC, Tablets, Smartphones. The dangers, the remedies.

Course duration:
60 hours (02 sessions of 04 hours per week + 05 hours of practical exercises per week).

Course Objective
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

• Increased comfort in everyday security situations,

• Improved encrypted communication,
• Better understanding of viruses,
• Password management,
• Updates
• Backups
• Phishing
• Internet censorship
• Privacy Policy management
• BYOD

This course meets the policy and regulations of the school and THE ACADEMY

Required Textbook
• Hacking Essentials by Adidas Wilson Coauthor Roger Fassinou
• The Practical Privacy Guide For Anyone by Roger Fassinou
• Others alternate books:
o Cybersecurity For Dummies
! Author –: Joseph Steinberg
o The Art of Exploitation
! Author – Jon Erickson
! Edition – Second Edition
o Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking
! Author – Christopher Hadnagy

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Procedures
Each student will demonstrate his/her understanding of cybersecurity, Why massive security
breaches still happen Core resources for protecting data Evading AV and network detection and
all through classroom discussions, required lab experiments, and assignments submitted to the
instructor. This course introduces learners to What causes data breaches and corporate examples
Habits and advice for highly effective security Technology defenses for fighting breaches. It is
designed for learners with experience in computer science CSC100.

Classes Policy Names:

Intro to Cybersecurity Class: cybersecurity

The Board
Students enrolled in the board can print out their power point slides or files, or handouts if
applicable located in the board (https://allinone-board.com/) prior to attending a class. (NOTE:
Those slides you print out do not contain every information – it is each student’s responsibility
to take notes while listening to presentations.).
Students should read the board user guide, visit the board during the first week of class and
understand how to use it: http://tiny.cc/Board_User_Guide

Possible Change of Schedule

Your instructor may change your schedule in a last minute by adding a new task/short
assignment, changing the due date, etc. This is to prepare students to be ready once they get into
a workforce. We constantly face new challenges, issues, last minute changes, last minute
request, etc. We’d like our students to get used to such changes and be able to adapt to those
changes you may face in the future.

Does your company plan an accident? Would you know when an accident was to occur? No.
Does your boss/client/customer always stick to the schedule? Not necessarily. If you have an
accident, you must drop everything to take care of it OR you must take care of it while you are
working on other projects. It is very important that students become aware of this fact, be
prepared, and be able to act in a swift manner

Attendance/Participation
Student participation is a critical part of this course and it is expected.

Slack Participation/Assignment
The students are required to use Slack application to complete Slack assignments. How to
get Slack?
1. Option1: download Slack on your computer/tablet or phone; visit:
https://slack.com
2. Option2: you can use SLACK on any browser by visiting: https://allinone-
academy.slack.com
Slack Invitation: You should receive an invitation to join THE ACADEMY workspace
via Slack. Check your mailbox to see the invitation and accept the invitation (or use the
link sent to you). If you do not see the invitation, please contact your instructor on the first

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day of the class. Once you receive the invitation, open it and select Slack application to
open the invitation and set up your profile (Displayed name, What you do, password, etc.)
Use of Slack: open Slack (the first time, you need to sign in)
Every student enrolled in classes is expected to do the following:
1. Post one word one day in #general-discussion in the following format:
a) Word of today: ….
b) Definition (the definition can be found on www.wordreference.com and the
student will explain it in its own words)
c) Example: (the student is expected to provide examples on how to use the word in
a context)
2. React and comment on someone’s post: you should open a thread to someone’s post or
ask question to engage a thread and discuss, or contribute.
3. Respond to the topic: if an instructor asks students to respond to TOPICS posted on
Slack General Discussions with regard to certain topic/question, etc., each student is
expected to respond within 48 hours from its original posting of such request.
Note: if a student misses to complete one of the above requirements, he gets (-1pt from
his slack grade). However, if the student goes beyond the requirements, he will get a
bonus point. See bonus section. For some student’s classes, please ask your instructor if
you should post on Slack.

Book Participation/Assignment
Every student is expected to complete the Book for his/her class. This is the minimum
requirement to complete the level. The Notebook for all students should be bought the first
week of class. The instructor/coach will discuss about how the Notebook will be grade with the
student. For more questions, contact the instructor. Any student who lost his/her Notebook will
face a grade of ZERO for book assignments. It is each student’s 100% responsibility to take all
appropriate and reasonable measures to keep their notebook clean and safe until the end of the
class and the completion of their book. Students should use the notebook to complete their
book assignments and any in-class practices or assignments.
Please ask the instructor/coach or the staff if you have any questions.
Any additional book requirements can be discussed with the instructors of the respective
classes.

Materials
The materials required to complete this course are:
• Notebooks
• Besides the Module content authored for the course, students are advised to refer to or
use Introduction to cybersecurity e-books available in the various digital libraries or
from any other sources.
• Computers with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office Applications
Installed.
• Lab account on TryHackMe Or ROOT-ME
• Linux, Mac or Windows are acceptable.

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NOTE: THE ACADEMY policy states that if a student is absent (no communication) for
two (2) consecutive weeks, the student may be administratively withdrawn from class.
Thus, if a student misses two or more consecutive weekly assessments/assignments and/or any
participation in the course activity without contacting the instructor to explain the extenuating
circumstances, the student will be referred to the Director of studies of the school for
administrative withdrawal.

To the instructor
You (the instructor) has the responsibility to give the students feedback on their post and
correct if needed. Encourage the students to search and learn in your class. Post topics and
questions on Slack to the students (even students not in your class). Your only class lesson is
not sufficient for the student to make progress. Student should practice a lot.
It is at the best interest to the students to complete all the requirements for the class to
successfully pass the level.
1) Students should read the course syllabus, sign the contract on the last page, and submit
on the board as first assignment (this helps them to understand the class policy)
2) Complete their book with the help of their instructor.
3) Complete their board assignments, Slack discussions, Quizzes, and Exams. Missing
one of those requirements will jeopardize their passing grade. A class will be complete when
the following requirements are met:
a. Board assignments, (all assignments should be completed by students)
b. Slack assignments
c. Quizzes, (quizzes on the board only count)
d. And Exams (exams on the board only count)

Expectations/Course Policy
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional/scholarly manner while taking the
classes. Professionalism of students and academic honesty are regarded as essential in this
course.
o The expectation is that students will:
1. Turn in homework in a timely manner,
2. Take initiative,
3. Go above and beyond of requirement(s),
4. Respect their peers,
5. Communicate necessary information with the instructor,
6. Behave appropriately.
o No derogatory comments about, or towards, any member of the class will be
tolerated in any class period.
Check your personal email, board, and Slack announcements section every day.
A student who has a question(s) about assignments must contact his/her instructor at least four
(4) days PRIOR to that assignment’s due date. Each student may seek help by:
(1) Visiting his/her instructor
(2) Making an appointment for a meeting using Setmore meeting link
(3) Sending an email to his/her instructor

• Cheating and plagiarism will be dealt with severely. Any student caught cheating or
plagiarizing work (cheating includes copying programs or homework) will be subject
to receiving a grade of "F" for the course OR expulsion from the school.
• If you copy assignments/responses, etc. from your classmates, all parties involved
will receive a grade of “F.”

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• Working on assignments using a computer at home or in a computer lab is at your own
risk. If the computer you are using crashes and your files become defected, or are not
printable, this is 100% your responsibility. Save and back your work up often! It is
critical to save a backup copy of your work on the flash drive, on a disk, and/or on a jump
or USB drive. Disk/jump drive problems are not an excuse for not meeting due dates.
• No point(s) will be given for those assignments that do not meet ANY part of the
instruction(s). In another words, there will be no partial credit in this course.
Therefore, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you follow instructions (Including any
specific direction(s) given in class, email, and/or course announcement.)
• Be sure to retain your notes, handout, and assignments in a clean notebook for your
future reference.
• When you encounter any problem online/using Internet, please be sure to copy what
EXACTLY says on your screen. - This should help both of us to solve the issue.

Students with Special Needs Enrolled in this Course

Students who may need accommodations due to disability should contact their instructor to
discuss specific needs.
It is a student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of special needs. It is suggested this
information be shared early in the course so that adaptation instruction and/or evaluation can
be effectively and efficiently made.

Academic Honesty
THE ACADEMY values intellectual integrity and the highest standards of academic conduct.
To be prepared to meet societal needs as leaders and role models, students must be educated in
an ethical learning environment that promotes a high standard of honor in scholastic work.
Academic dishonesty undermines institutional integrity and threatens the academic fabric of
THE ACADEMY. Dishonesty is not an acceptable avenue to success. It diminishes the quality
of THE ACADEMY education, which is valued because of ALL IN ONE-ACADEMY high
academic standards. Fostering an appreciation for academic standards and values is a shared
responsibility among students, instructors, and staff.

[Let the student read this section alone]

I understand that academic dishonesty will not be tolerated at my school. I am here to learn.
Through learning, I will strive to become a better person and a more valuable contributor to
society. I understand that dishonesty in the classroom, through cheating, plagiarism or other
dishonest acts, defeats this purpose and disgraces the mission and quality of THE
ACADEMY education. Therefore, I make the following pledge:

[The student raises his right hand and read ALOUD the pledge in red:]
In accordance with the Honor Code, I will not engage in dishonesty in my
academic activities, and I will not tolerate such dishonesty by other students.

- Honor Code and Academic Dishonesty Policy

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Grading
A student grade will be determined based on the following:
1. Book, Board and Slack assignments 70%
2. Quizzes/Mini preparation tests 15%
3. Exam(s)/Full preparation tests 15%
Total Percentile 100%
Those tasks (assignments, reviews, discussion threads, etc.) that: (a) didn’t meet
requested format, (b) didn’t answer questions, (c) didn’t follow instruction and (d)
submitted late will receive “0” point or no credit. Partial credit is not given in this
course.

Grading Criteria #1: Assignments/Discussions

Please feel free to contact your instructor for any question/concern/help immediately!!
Your instructor is here to help. There is so much he/she could do if you wait until the last
minute.

Assignments are typically graded after their due dates, and may take several days to
complete. Please hold/wait any question relevant to your grade until receiving a grade
(Including 0) within your board grade book.

An instructor is looking for the following in ASSIGNMENTS:

1) Use Microsoft Word; contact your instructor/coach for any other requirements.
2) Name documents/assignments as requested. (See “Communication” section
below)
3) Answer each question in a constructive manner. (See item a. and b. below)
a. When constructing assignments or answer essay/short answer questions, please
be sure to: (1) rephrase the question and/or recap the scenario for any case
study AND (2) answer in a paragraph format.
b. Although different definitions of a paragraph exist, a paragraph consists of at
least 5 sentences. (1-introductory sentence, at least 3-supporting sentences,
and 1-conclusion sentence.) In other words, SUPPORT/JUSTIFY each
responses/answer. Assignments/responses not meeting a paragraph format will
receive zero points for that particular assignment.
4) Document you will submit must be easily understood by your
reader/instructor.
5) When instructed, students are required to use credible resources (eg: Journals,
Books, Internet, etc.) to support/justify his/her responses. DO NOT USE
Wikipedia. No French words allowed in class assignments (Slack, or board)
unless specific instructions given by instructors.
6) Assignments must meet the file name format requested.
7) (For students in USA). When using outside resources make sure that you follow
American Psychological Association (APA) – 6th Edition format. Please note APA
is DIFFERENT from other format students may have seen/used in the past, such as
MLA, Chicago, etc. Therefore, each student will need to find out/research what the
APA format requires
a. For further information or examples, please visit a campus/local library and/or
search online. (Be careful about the contents reliability when searching online.
Points will be deducted if you follow old version/ wrong format.)
Not meeting these requirements will lead to “0” point. No partial credit will be given to
those assignments not meeting requirements and not following instructions.

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Bonus points
Bonus points are available for those students who exceed instructor’s expectation. For
example: inclusion of a graph(s), a related picture(s), and/or other related materials which
support responses. Bonus points are typically available up to 5pt per task/assignment,
depending on appropriateness of materials, proper reference to such materials, (and proper
usage of appropriate APA format for USA students). In other words, don’t just place a picture
to look good! Students MUST have a good reason as to why he/she included such material(s)
and be able to cite properly.

All assignments must be submitted via BOARD. (if you are using the board)

Grading Criteria #2: Quizzes

There are several quizzes in this course throughout the course. Each student is to work on
his/her own. Students may use Internet or other resources when instructed.
There will be NO MAKE UPs for whatever the reason (Unless a student could provide his/her
instructor with an official documentation which states/indicates the interruption of unavoidable
absence was caused beyond student’s control.)

Grading Criteria #3: Exams or Test

Two exams are required and the Final Exam is comprehensive, but will review at least one week
prior the test.

Communication
Unless the system is down, all course related communication must be done through your Email
account that you provided when you registered. Regardless, all email communications must
contain the following within the subject line:

Class Name_Your_Name_Subject of email

Example: CYBERSECURITY_Your Name_Subject of email

Email not meeting this requirement will be deleted.

Students are encouraged to C.C. (carbon copy) their email to themselves. This way, students
could have a proof of their email submission to their instructor. This would become helpful if
there was any discrepancy with regard to communication. (This practice is essential not only
in the course but also once you get out in the industry/workplace…)

All assignments shall be submitted via BOARD Assignments link (only if you are enrolled
in the board). When saving your document, NAME your ORIGINAL document as:

Class Name_Assignment Name_Your Name

Example, CYBERSECURITY_Assignment 1_Your Name

Your assignment will not be accepted if a student deviates from the above format.
Your instructor usually responds back to his/her student’s email within 24 hours except during a
business trip and over the weekends/holidays. Emails sent to your instructor after Friday noon
(West African Time) may not be respond back to a student until the following Monday.
(Questions regarding assignments – see Assignment section in this Course Syllabus.)

Please be sure to include proper information when sending a message either via Email, Slack or
through the board mail function. When receiving your message, your instructor expects you to:
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• Indicate who you are addressing to.
• Content of your email. (Don’t just attach a document. In other words, indicated what it
is, what you would like the recipient to do, etc. In other words, please don’t send an
email which contains only message that says “See attached.”)
• Capitalize “I” or any word that needs to be capitalized.
• When sending an email, be sure to write or construct your email so that there is enough
information for the recipient to take necessary action. In other words, try not to waste
each other time by sending an email back and forth.
• Include your name at the bottom of your email.
When construction an email, think in terms of writing a hard copy/paper letter to someone.

Technical Requirements
As the course uses All In One-Academy board, it is required that you have regular access to a
computer with the Internet connectivity. The course materials can be accessed with either a PC
or a Macintosh computer or a smartphone. The preferred browser is Firefox/Chrome.

Additional information: If you have trouble submitting assignments or attaching files to

postings or emails, you need to check your version of Java. The browser checker on the log
in page will help you determine if you have the correct version. Java is a free plug in for your
browser software.

You will need to access the course frequently. It is your responsibility to make sure that you
find access to a computer or smartphone or tablet with the Internet connectivity that meets the
requirements for using the board.
Technical Problems
When using technology, there is a chance that it may fail. The best solution for handling
emergency situations is not to wait to the last minute to complete course requirements. It is
also advised to have a backup plan; in case your primary computer fails. However, if you
experience a technical problem that impacts your ability to meet a deadline, follow the steps
listed below:
1. Write down: (a) the exact time the situation occurred, (b) any error messages that
appear on the screen. (Or even capture the screen at the time of the situation)
2. Note the sequence of events that lead up to the technical problem.
3. Attempt to complete the task again. It is advisable to restart your computer.
4. If you are unable to complete the task, contact the Academy with above information to
[email protected] BE SURE to C.C. yourself and your instructor/coach

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Contract

I have read the Course Syllabus, understood, and agree with the contents of the:
Class name: ………………….… for 20 …... term and am in receipt of that syllabus.

I further understand, it is my full responsibility to check my Slack, Board and personal

email account.

SIGNED:

NAME: (printed)

DATE:

Please print ONLY this page, sign, print your name, date it, scan and submit it via board
within the appropriate link.

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