Week 1 Saturday
Self-Study
It's as easy as 1-2-3. Review yesterday's lecture, prepare for tomorrow's lecture, and reflect on what did and not work for your today.
Here's a study plan to help you get started. Feel free to adjust it based on what does or does not work for you.
- Review (20 - 30 minutes)
- Learn (30 minutes - 1 hour)
- Reflect (5 - 10 minutes)
- Taking It Further (optional)
1. Review (20-30 minutes)
Begin your session by reviewing your reflection insights from yesterday and recapping key points from the last lecture. Review the lecture material to solidify your understanding before moving on to new concepts.
Choose at least one activity from those listed below.
Test Questions - Encryption
Use "test-worthy" questions to hone your topical knowledge and testing skills. Try describing the 1 "why" and 3 "why nots" before choosing your answer. Review your notes when a question reveals a weakness or gap in your understanding.
Review Your Notes and Slides
Re-teach parts of the lesson to yourself using the lecture slides and your notes. Try to present the material in your own words as though you were teaching someone else.
Re-Watch Lectures
Watch the lectures again (perhaps at 1.5x speed)...following along with your notes. Hit pause and rewind when needed. Update your notes with new ideas, questions, vocab or relationships that you missed the first time. Pause between lectures and summarize the material in your own words before progressing.
2. Learn (30 - 60 minutes)
Here you will find the core content for this study session.
At a minimum, be sure to study the vocabulary before the next lecture.
- Build Your Vocabulary
- Skim the Text
- Quiz
Build Your Vocabulary First
Learn and understand key terms, acronyms and phrases. Use glossaries, flashcards, or games to master the vocabulary.
Read or Skim the Student Text
Get a bird's eye view of the topic. Identify main ideas and important points. Focus on headings, subheadings, introductions, and summaries. See how the vocabulary fits within the topic.
Take A Quiz
Quick quizzes on facts and definitions to solidify your basic understanding.
(Note: These are easy questions. They are not what you'll see on the exam)
3. Reflect (5- 10 minutes)
Take a moment to reflect on what you've learned. Consider how the new information connects to previous knowledge. Make some notes on material you want to review tomorrow and any changes you may make to your routine that would help improve your study.
Taking It Further (optional)
Want to dive deeper into the subject? This section offers supplementary materials: recommended readings; additional lectures; and potential projects/labs to extend your learning beyond the course. Explore these resources to enhance your understanding.
CompTIA Lecture
Cryptographic Algorithms
CompTIA Lecture
PKI
CompTIA Lecture
Cryptographic Solutions
Crypto Case Study
DigiNotar CA Hack