The CodeHS Cybersecurity Level 2 Certification Exam proves students’ understanding of advanced cybersecurity topics and concepts. This certification can serve as a stepping stone for students’ career aspirations and help build programming skill credibility.
Exam Format
Format: 45 Multiple Choice Questions
Delivery Method: Online Timed Exam
Topics & Concepts Covered
Advanced Cryptography
Block and Transposition Ciphers
Asymmetric and Symmetric Encryption
Public Key Cryptography
Hash Functions
Digital Certificates
Advanced Networking
Network Devices (IDS, IPS, UTM)
Access Control
Physical Security (Biometrics, Mantrap, etc)
Environmental Controls
Ports and Protocols (TCP, UDP)
Wireless Protocols (802.11ac, etc)
Private Networks (DMZ, VPN, MAC filtering)
Mobile Device Security
Cyber Defense
Threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
Malware Types and Prevention (Trojan, worm, rootkit, etc)
Network Attacks (Cross-Site Scripting, DDos, Botnet, etc)
Internal Attacks (BIOS, UEFI, DLP)
Documentation
Change Management
Incident Response Plans
Software Licenses
Data Policy, Privacy and Protection
Risk Management
Types of Vulnerabilities
Risk Assessment
Risk Response
Penetration Testing
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to take the CodeHS Cybersecurity Level 2 Certification Exam. However, we recommend that students take the CodeHS Advanced Cybersecurity course to prepare for the exam.
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