WGU BSIT- Security programming portion

Juicy Jon

So I plan on attending WGU in August when they are done looking at my transcripts and I decided to go for BSIT-Security.

I was wondering how they actually teach programming and what languages they teach for the security sector. I have taken a few programming classes before but not too many. I also read through the core coursework and did not get the information I was seeking.

Everyone here looks friendly and helpful so I thought I would ask as I am curious.

Thanks in advance,
Juicy

Chitownjedi

I am currently beginning the today as I've just started accelerating. It looks to be focused on Python, and links to CodeAcademy resources. And for the Record I believe that Python fits the bill well as a lot of Kali and Pentesting content out there like (Black Hat Python) revolve around Python.

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    • Scripting and Programming - Applications - C169
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redworld

Java

C169 - Scripting and Programming - Applications
Competencies
This course provides guidance to help you demonstrate the following 4 competencies:

• Competency 4016.1.1: Introduction to Java Programming
  The graduate defines programming languages, identifies common algorithms, and identifies the parts of the Java Programming Environment.
• Competency 4016.1.2: Object-oriented Concepts
  The graduate understands the object-oriented programming paradigm and identifies its elements.
• Competency 4016.1.3: Variables and Data Types
  The graduate declares, initializes, and assigns values to a variable and differentiates between primitive and object data types.
• Competency 4016.1.4: Control Structures
  The graduate utilizes decision and loop constructs to control the flow of a program.

vaguemedia

I just started the Python related material. It's interesting. The course material is high quality, I'm enjoying it so far. Just hope that I can walk away from the courses with a touch practical knowledge vs. a high level understanding.

Danielm7

It is really nice to see they added python. I spent entirely too long telling my mentor about how having a security focus and skipping python to teach web design is just bonkers. I ended up going through code academy and others for python on my own.

Dakinggamer87

Thanks for the links I will be taking this in my last term so it helps give me a heads up!!