Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)
Cybersecurity Lab (Defensive Tools)
COM SCI X 420.9
This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies for various environments and explores remediation strategies for thwarting attacks.
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Explore cyber defense, the tools used to detect and prevent cyberattacks, and the underlying protocols
Discuss how to protect your test network by adding web servers, intrusion detection, and firewalls
Build layered defense architecture to use for testing
Practice deploying honeypots and decoys on your network
About This Course
This hands-on course introduces core defensive strategies and security tools for various environments. Topics covered include: setting up virtual environments for penetration testing, router emulation, implementing firewalls, implementing a web server, vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection and prevention systems and attack methodologies.
Prerequisites
Summer 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted.
Enrollment deadline: June 28th, 2026.
Deadline
No refunds after June 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lab
Thu Jun 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jul 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jul 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jul 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jul 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Jul 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Aug 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Aug 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Aug 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Aug 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lab
Thu Sep 3, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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This section has no set meeting times.
Online
Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28th, 2026.
Deadline
No refunds after June 15, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing
by Kevin Cardwell
ISBN 1785883496
Windows Computer
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