Honors Cybersecurity 5-6

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Cybersecurity 5-6 is the advanced capstone class of the pathway that prepares students for success in postsecondary information technology majors and for careers in network administration and information technology support services with a focus on Cybersecurity. The course includes a series of technical modules that provide hands-on learning as well as knowledge and skills development in computer hardware, operating systems, networking, coding, and security infrastructures. Industry-based curricula are utilized in network and virtual image environments to emulate real-life scenarios and prepare students for industry recognized certifications. A primary focus of all capstone classes is project-based learning; and learning to work as a member of a team. Ethical hacking and penetration testing concepts will be introduced with an emphasis on information security research. The Cybersecurity curriculum is designed to ensure a deep understanding of privacy, reliability, and integrity of information systems for students preparing for majors and careers in Cyber Security and Information and Communications Technology.

In today's digital world threats from cyberspace are real and dangerous. Cybersecurity 5-6 concludes the multi-year pathway by establishing foundational principles and best practices of cyber security and online identity protection. Topics include information security, ethical and legal practices, and mitigating cyber vulnerabilities. As courses are linked from English, Social Sciences, Math, and Visual & Performing Arts, students will complete interdisciplinary projects, practice incident response and analysis, and test the integrity of modern information systems.

Certifications: Upon successful completion of the Cybersecurity Pathway, students will have the foundational knowledge necessary for certifications such as CompTIA Security+, A+, Network+, Server+, and Cisco Certified Network Associate.

Units

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1. Hardware & Fundamentals
2. System Administration and Maintenance
3. Offensive Security
4. Cyber Incidence, Analysis, and Response
5. Cyber Defense
6. Cyber Threats
7. Networking
8. Cyber Laws, Ethics, and Compliance
9. Digital Forensics

Course Information

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COURSE NUMBER: CTE1031001 (S1)     CTE1031002 (S2)

RECOMMENDED GRADE LEVEL:  11 - 12

DURATION:  2 semesters (may be repeated for credit)

CREDIT:  5 units per semester

MEETS UC AND CSU ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Yes; “d”

Career Preparation

Information Security, Computer Programming, Web Development, Information Systems, Systems Software, Software Applications

Competitive Teams

CyberPatriot

The mission of CyberPatriot is to inspire students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future through fun and engaging programs designed for K-12 students. Each team competes in a series of online competition rounds by fixing vulnerabilities, hardening systems, and performing other tasks. Rounds are held on weekends, and all divisions compete on the same weekends. Teams may compete in any six consecutive-hour period within the specified competition windows during the online competition rounds. Awards and national recognition are available for winning teams.

National Cyber League

The National Cyber League (NCL) is the most inclusive, performance-based, learning-centered collegiate cybersecurity competition today! The NCL, powered by Cyber Skyline, enables students to prepare and test themselves against practical cybersecurity challenges that they will likely face in the workforce, such as identifying hackers from forensic data, pentesting and auditing vulnerable websites, recovering from ransomware attacks, and much more! The NCL is a community and virtual training ground that allow students to develop and demonstrate their technical cybersecurity skills, helping students bridge the gap from curriculum to career.

NorCalCyber Mayors Cup

The NorCalCyber Mayors Cup brings awareness to cybersecurity careers and provides students an opportunity to engage in team-based learning. The Sacramento County Office of Education and the North Regional Consortium invite students, educators, businesses, and government leaders from across Northern California to participate in the NorCalCyber Mayors Cup experience.

SSD Pathway

This course is a part of Enochs’s Software & Systems Development pathway.  Click here for more information on our pathway and the courses we offer.