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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description
This class is part one of two, of the Cybersecurity core. IT Fundamentals completes this Cybersecurity core.
The Information Technology Specialist Cybersecurity certification is ideal for anyone new to the field of cybersecurity and is interested in becoming a cybersecurity specialist. The objectives cover the core topics important to cybersecurity specialists, including essential principles, network security, endpoint security, vulnerability assessments, risk management, and incident handling. Mastering these core topics builds a good foundation for passing the exam and becoming a cybersecurity professional. LearnKey’s Information Technology Specialist Cybersecurity course covers all five exam domains. Join LearnKey security expert Michael Solomon as he covers all the necessary objectives required in the Information Technology Specialist - Cybersecurity certification exam.
Students will have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments by participating in Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitions. It is a “hand-on” class and much of the work is completed independently. There will also be opportunities in Soft Skills and Work Based Learning.
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- Essential principles
- Network security
- Endpoint security
- Vulnerability assessments
- Risk management
- Incident handling.
Course Prerequisites
Course Prerequisites
- Good Work Ethic
- 8th grade reading, writing, and communication skills
- Algebra 1
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- General operating system knowledge (Windows, MacOS, Linux)
- Familiarity with connecting to a wireless network with common commercial components
- Familiarity with setting up a simple home network
Certifications
Certifications
Required
Certification Test Total Points: 1000
Certification Test Passing Points: 700
Certification Retake Policy:
If you don’t receive a passing score on an exam the first time, you must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
If you don’t receive a passing score on your second attempt, you must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
You may not take a given exam any more than five times per year/12-month period, which starts from your first attempt. If you take a given exam five times in that period, you will become eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of your first attempt.
Optional (BPA contest 320 - Computer Security - Free testing at NLC)
Certification Test Total Points: 1000
Certification Test Passing Points: 700
Certification Retake Policy:
If you don’t receive a passing score on an exam the first time, you must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
If you don’t receive a passing score on your second attempt, you must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
You may not take a given exam any more than five times per year/12-month period, which starts from your first attempt. If you take a given exam five times in that period, you will become eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of your first attempt.
Articulation
Articulation
- Language Other Than English: The second credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Physical Education & Health: PE/Health credit can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Science: One credit of Physics or Chemistry can be substituted with CTE program completion
- Social Studies: One credit of Social Studies (except Govt) can be substituted with additional CTE program completion
- Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts: Credit can be substituted with CTE program completion
Other
Other
- Grades: 9-12
- Length: 1 fall semester
- Credits: 1/2
- 11.1003 Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- PSN: 21402
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Agenda:
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