Demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired in the Cybersecurity MicroMasters Program.
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The Cybersecurity Capstone is specifically designed to provide a platform for verified learners to practice the hands-on cybersecurity skills and techniques studied in the courses of the RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters program. It also includes the evaluation of the competencies and performance tasks that enable professional cybersecurity success. Before enrolling in the Cybersecurity Capstone, you must successfully complete and pass the four courses in the RITx Cybersecurity MicroMasters program as a verified learner. Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity Capstone, you will receive the Cybersecurity MicroMasters certificate. During the Cybersecurity Capstone, you will perform a set of hands-on lab exercises in a web-based virtual lab environment. Below are the requirements to successfully access the virtual lab environment: Access to a laptop or desktop computer A modern web browser with Javascript enabled A fast internet connection The areas of hands-on lab activities include, but are not limited to: basic systems and network services such as firewall, DNS, DHCP, Wireshark digital forensics investigation with tools such as Encase, FTK, and Volatility Framework network security related tools such as port scanning, Snort, and Metasploit, etc. You will be assessed by answering questions and uploading results based on hands-on lab activities completed in the web-based virtual lab environment. Assessment questions are within the edX platform.
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Prior experience recommended
Subject Category
Computer Science
Part of our Computer Science curriculum
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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