CyberPatriot Practice Exam
CyberPatriot Practice Exam
About the CyberPatriot Exam
The CyberPatriot Practice Exam is designed to help participants prepare for the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, which is organized by Air Force Association. The practice exam provides an opportunity for individuals, typically high school students, to hone their skills in cybersecurity, system hardening, and network defense.
Knowledge Area
- Securing Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Configuring network protocols and securing network devices.
- Detecting and removing malware.
- Creating strong passwords and managing user accounts.
- Identifying and patching system vulnerabilities.
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing basics.
- Evaluating risks and responding to cyber threats.
- Implementing data encryption and ensuring privacy.
- Hardening systems to minimize security risks.
- Solving challenges within time limits while thinking critically.
Who should take the Exam?
The CyberPatriot Exam is intended for:
- High school students interested in cybersecurity and network defense.
- Individuals aspiring to pursue a career in information security, ethical hacking, or IT.
- Students looking to enhance their problem-solving skills in a cybersecurity context.
- Teams or individuals participating in the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.
- Learners eager to improve their knowledge of system security, network defense, and risk management.
Course Outline
- Introduction to CyberPatriot and Cybersecurity
- Introduction to Online Safety
- Cyber Ethics
- Principles of Cybersecurity
- Computer Basics and Virtualization
- Microsoft Windows Basics and MSDN
- Microsoft Windows Security Configuration
- Introduction to Linux and Ubuntu
- Ubuntu Security Configuration
