Cybersecurity

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course Description

This class is part one of two of Introduction to Cybersecurity.

This class is for students starting their journey in the cybersecurity field.  Students will understand key security paradigms, terminology, and mindset.  Students will also have a keen awareness of the importance of security and the threats to a business when security procedures are not followed.  Students should be willing to teach others about security concerns while developing the investigative and implementations skills necessary to succeed in the field and have an aptitude and desire to learn more.

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. 

Topics Covered

1. Essential Security Principles

2. Basic Network Security Concepts

3. Endpoint Security Concepts

4. Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management

5. Incident Handling

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

• Information Technology Specialist:  Cybersecurity

  • Required

  • Certification Test Total Points:  1000

  • Certification Test Passing Points:  700

  • Certification Test Attempts:  Multiple with restrictions

• Information Technology Specialist:  Network Security (Certiport)

  • Optional (BPA contest 320 - Computer Security - Free testing at NLC)

  • Certification Test Total Points:  1000

  • Certification Test Passing Points:  700

  • Certification Test Attempts:  Multiple with restrictions

Articulation

• Cybersecurity Articulation Agreements

Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements

• 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

• • • Grades:  9-12

    • Length:  1 semester

    • Credits:  1/2

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