Tennessee Cybersecurity I
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 140
- Timeframe Year
This course places an emphasis on security integration, application of cybersecurity practices and devices, ethics, and best practices management. The fundamental skills in this course cover both in-house and external threats to network security and design, how to enforce network-level security policies, and how to safeguard an organization’s information.
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MODULES - 13
Students delve into key areas such as personal data collection, the reliability of online information, cyber ethics and laws, personal data security, cybersecurity essentials, and strategies to combat common cyber threats and their prevention, equipping individuals with the knowledge to navigate the digital landscape responsibly and securely.
Students dive into the history of cryptography systems, the motivation behind using encryption systems, and modern cryptography systems. This includes explaining the core concepts of Public Key Infrastructure and hash functions. Students will also explore the importance of digital certificates, and authentication methods.
Students compare and contrast common operating systems (Windows, Linux, OS) and explain the importance of application security. They will investigate security options and implement user accounts to enforce authentication and authorization. Students will also demonstrate how to work with basic and advanced command prompts.
Students explore the structure and design of the internet and networks, and how this design affects the reliability of network communication, the security of data, and personal privacy. Students will learn how the Internet connects computers all over the world by use of networking protocols.
Students learn about the physical elements of computers and networking such as motherboards, RAM, routers, and the use of port numbers, ethernet, and wireless devices.
In this project, students will create a "magazine" that explains key concepts about Local Area Networks (LANs), topologies, Ethernet standards, and LAN cabling. Students will research and present the information in a magazine-style layout with sections, images, and creative design.
Students learn about the benefits and dangers of collecting and storing large sets of data. They will learn how to prevent attacks such as SQLi and XSS using programming controls. Students will also learn about risk management and how to identify, assess, prioritize, and minimize risks.
In this project, students will learn the theory and practice of the engineering design process. This project allows students to think creatively about the applications of the concepts covered in the course, and create something of personal value.
Students are assessed on topics learned throughout the course.
Students prepare for the CodeHS Cybersecurity Level 1 Certification by taking practice quizzes and reviewing content from the Fundamentals of Cybersecurity course.
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