Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to master fundamental concepts of cybersecurity by exploring challenges facing information security professionals related to ethics, system security, network security, and application security. Students will examine trends in cyber-attacks, common vulnerabilities, and the emergence of cyber terrorism. Students will develop and implement security policies to mitigate those risks.

Computer Maintenance w/ Lab - 13027310 - HT3K10Y2W3 - 2 Credit - Year-Long Course

• In Computer Maintenance Lab, students will acquire knowledge of computer maintenance and creating appropriate documentation. Students will analyze the social responsibility of business and industry regarding the significant issues relating to the environment, ethics, health, safety, and diversity in society and in the workplace as related to computer maintenance. Students will apply technical skills to address the IT industry and emerging technologies.

Foundations of Cybersecurity - 03580850 - HT1K30S1 - 1 Credit - Semester-Long Course

• 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 study in cybersecurity. A variety of courses are available to students interested in this field. Foundations of Cybersecurity may serve as an introductory course in this field of study.

Cybersecurity Capstone - 03580855 - HT5K40S1 - 1 Credit - Semester-Long Course

• 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.

Certification Opportunities:

• A+ Essential Certification 
• A+ IT Technician Certification
• Comp TIA Network+ Certification 
• Comp TIA Security+ Certification 
• TBD

Instructor: 

Travis Hamilton