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Introduction to Cybersecurity
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Introduction to Cybersecurity is designed to acquaint middle school students with the technology and methods of modern information and system protection. This course presents basic knowledge of computer structure and functions as well as ethics and security concepts which can be applied in everyday life. Standards introduce basic computer security principles and procedures and allow students to explore hardware and software components.
Investigate and report on the history and evolution of computersIdentify computer peripherals and common ports related to input and outputIdentify the internal components of a computer and explain their functionsLocate, disassemble, and reassemble the internal components of a computerDiagnose common issues related to computer hardware, utilizing the troubleshooting processDescribe the binary, hexadecimal, and ASCII notational systems used in computersIdentify different types of softwareCompare and contrast different types of operating systemsDescribe virtual machines and their purposesContrast command line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI)Describe various kinds of software licenses and their usesExplain the importance of cybersecurity for individuals, organizations, businesses, and governmentsCompare and contrast various types of malwareExplain the use of cryptography in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of both data in transit and data at restExplain the importance of the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability)Demonstrate effective practices for protecting personal information and securing transactionsExplain system access controls and the difference between authentication and authorizationDescribe various means of accessing a computing systemDescribe various methods of protecting access to computer systems and data, including physical securityDescribe the concept of a digital footprintDescribe and discuss online etiquette and safetyIdentify the types of facts about individuals that are considered personally identifiable information (PII)Explain what types of information should and should not be shared online and on social mediaDiscuss the responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital contentDescribe cyberbullying and its consequencesExplain the importance of using safety procedures with mobile devicesConfigure safe web browser settings to protect personal privacy. and NetworkIdentify the key components that allow users to access the InternetCompare and contrast clients, servers, and databasesIdentify networking cable media technologies