Introduction

Organization:	Cyber Defense Training Academy
Author:	Maj Jacob Stauffer
Contributors:	Lt Col Paul Creed, III
Released:	20170601
Version:	1
Revision:	20180601

DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles of cyber security and information assurance. Students will learn common terms and definitions along with basic principles like: cryptography, current threats, and ethics. Students will also learn common issues facing youth to include: cyber crime, cyber stalking, and cyber bullying. This course is the first requirement for the Cadet Cyber Badge - Technician Level and a prerequisite for the Cyberspace Familiarization Course (NCSA).

COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL

© 2014-2018 CYBER DEFENSE TRAINING ACADEMY ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The subject matter in this book was strictly developed for use by Cyber Defense Training Academy staff, designated training instructors, and course trainees. At no time will partial or full reproductions of this course, workbook, handouts, or presentations, electronic or printed material be made without the explicit written consent from the Cyber Defense Training Academy Commandant or designated approving authority. Violations will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The men and women of the United States Air Force, who defend this nation's cyber infrastructure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week developed this course material. Their dedication to this mission and the understanding that the education of our nation’s youth exemplifies the Air Force’s second core value Service Before Self.