Class 1: Cybersecurity Foundation/Fundamentals (For Industry)

Non-Credit Career Pathway Course

Cybersecurity Foundation is an introductory level course targeted to entry-level candidates in the cybersecurity workforce and anyone who participates in activities over the internet. You will have access to an instructor while you complete this 48-hour self-paced, online course.
 
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the modern cybersecurity landscape and today’s cyberthreats. You’ll learn about current attack methods, defense strategies, public Wi-Fi risks, and protection measures. You will also learn about modern security models, focusing on perimeter-based and Zero Trust models. The course concludes with an overview of Palo Alto Networks' prevention architecture and the key capabilities required for preventing successful cyberattacks.
 
The academic curriculum developed and authorized by Palo Alto Networks Academy and delivered by Palo Alto Networks Academy Partner, Bismarck State College, helps provide the knowledge and expertise that prepare you to protect our digital way of life. 

Course Modules:

• Cybersecurity Landscape
• Cybersecurity Threats
• Cybersecurity Attack Types
• Cybersecurity Design Models
• Security Operating Platform 

Course Commitment: Cybersecurity Foundations is a 48-hour self-paced, online course completed over 12 weeks.

Course Prerequisites: There is no course prerequisite for the Cybersecurity Foundation course. You are expected to have basic Internet and application software skills.
  
Course Path: Although not required, this course along with the following courses are building blocks to earn the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification, which is a knowledge-based certification that validates your understanding of fundamental cybersecurity, network security, cloud security, and SOC security:

• Network Security Fundamentals
• Cloud Security Fundamentals
• Security Operations Fundamentals

 
Refund Policy: Participants must contact the BSC Continuing Education office at least five (5) business days prior to the start of class for a refund at (701) 224-5600. If a participant cancels less than five (5) business days prior to the start of the class, the entire registration fee is forfeited. Full refunds are guaranteed if BSC Continuing Education cancels a course.
 
A $20.00 processing fee will be deducted from the amount refunded. All approved refunds are made by mail unless paid with a credit card or electronic check in which case the card or account is credited. Please allow three (3) weeks to process refunds. There are no refunds if an online course has been accessed.