Technology, Exploration & Career Center WEST

Grades: 9-12

In the Foundations of Cybersecurity course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore fundamental concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will review and explore security policies designed to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional studies in cybersecurity. A variety of courses are available to students interested in this field. Foundations of Cybersecurity will serve as an introductory course in this field of study. 

89777100 DIGITAL FORENSICS    1 credit

**Must take with Foundations of Cybersecurity**

Grades: 9-12

Digital forensics is an evolving discipline concerned with analyzing anomalous activity on computers, networks, programs, and data. As a discipline, it has grown with the emergence of a globally-connected digital society. As computing has become more sophisticated, so has the ability of malicious agents to access systems and private information. By evaluating prior incidents, digital forensics professionals have the ability to investigate and craft appropriate responses to disruptions to corporations, governments, and individuals. Whereas cybersecurity takes a proactive approach to information assurance to minimize harm, digital forensics takes a reactive approach to incident response. 

89811000 INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES I    1 credit

Grade: 10-12

Prerequisites: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

This course is designed to prepare the student for successful completion of CompTIA Network+ curriculum, and to take the Network+ certification exam which shows the industry that you have basic competency in the physical support of networking systems and knowledge of the conceptual aspects of networking. Network+ Certification is an industry-wide, vendor-neutral certification program developed and supported by the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). Material and supply fees may be required. 

89811500 INTERNETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES II    1 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisites: Foundations of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

The Internetworking Technologies 2 course is normally comprised of the courses called Cisco CCNA R&S: Scaling Networks (CCNA 3) and Cisco CCNA R&S: Connecting Networks (CCNA 4) The CCNA 3 course covers the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. *Offered only at TECC-West **Fees required

89760900 CYBERSECURITY CAPSTONE    1 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Internetworking Technologies 1 & Internetworking Technologies II

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing scientific research and professional and technical services, including laboratory and testing services, and research and development services. Cybersecurity is an evolving discipline concerned with safeguarding computers, networks, programs, and data from unauthorized access. As a field, it has gained prominence with the emergence of a globally-connected society. As computing has become more sophisticated, so to have the abilities of malicious agents looking to penetrate networks and seize private information. By evaluating prior incidents, cybersecurity professionals have the ability to craft appropriate responses to minimize disruptions to corporations, governments, and individuals. In the Cybersecurity Capstone course, students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to explore advanced concepts related to the ethics, laws, and operations of cybersecurity. Students will examine trends and operations of cyberattacks, threats, and vulnerabilities. Students will develop security policies to mitigate risks. The skills obtained in this course prepare students for additional study toward industry certification. A variety of courses are available to students interested in the cybersecurity field. Cybersecurity Capstone may serve as a culminating course in this field of study. 

89760800 PROJECT BASED RESEARCH (CYBERSECURITY)    1 credit 

Grades: 11-12 

Prerequisite: Internetworking Technologies 1 (89811000) & Internetworking Technologies II (89811500)

89777200 PRACTICUM IN CYBERSECURITY    1 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite: Cybersecurity Capstone & Cybersecurity Project Based Research