# Module 1 Overview

## Module Overview

In this module we will present an overview of cybersecurity. We will discuss what needs to be protected/secured about information and why. The focus will be on terminology, in particular the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) Triad and the concepts of asset, threat, and vulnerability. You will also log into the Netlab system and learn the core commands of the Linux OS.

Learning objectives for this module and the tasks you need to complete in this module are listed below. Along with each module learning objective (MLO) are listed. Along with each task you need to complete, the MLO(s) that it aligns with are indicated in parentheses at the end of the item.

## Module Learning Objectives

By the end of this module you should be able to:

1. Provide definitions for confidentiality, integrity and availability in the context of information security,
2. Apply definitions of confidentiality, integrity, availability in a given scenario,
3. Demonstrate basic skills in using core commands in the operating system Linux.

## Task List

The tasks included in this module are:

1. Go over the IntroToInfoSec presentation (aligned with MLO1,MLO2)
2. Complete Discussion 1:Applying CIA (MLO1, MLO2)
3. Go over the Netlab+ section in Module 1 and log into Netlab following the instructions provided (aligned with MLO3)
4. Go over the PowerPoint in the Linux section (Watch the video along with it) (aligned with MLO3)
5. Complete Quiz 1 (aligned with MLO1,MLO2,MLO3)