Course title

Cybersecurity I

Pre-requisite

None

Course description

Cybersecurity is an exciting, complex, and diverse field that is critical to all industries. As our lives become more dependent on internet-based tools and services, the demand for cybersecurity experience continues to expand. . In this course, we will look at, and delve into, many of the major concepts required in the field of cybersecurity. This hands-on course provides much of the foundational technical knowledge required for cybersecurity such as programming, basics of computer networking, basics of web technology, computer hardware, cryptography, secure designs of systems. Students will harden operating systems and take part in the legal/ethical issues related to cybersecurity. Students will also assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices. They will learn systems, and procedures to protect the property and operation of private businesses and government agencies.

School Country

United States

School state

Arizona

School city

Tucson

High school

Andrada Polytechnic High School

School Address

12960 S Houghton Rd

School zip code

85747

Requested competency code

CTE

Date submitted

Approved

Yes

Approved competency code

  • CTE
  • Career and technical education

Approved date

Estimated grade level

10th

Online / Virtual

No