Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| CSF.6 | Identify basic hardware components and their functions: a) Hardware used for input and output, b) Hardware inside the computer case, c) Motherboard, d) Processor and the chipset, e) Storage devices, f) Expansion cards, g) Electrical system. |
| CSF.8 | Explain basic web terminology and concepts: a) Server, b) Domain name system (DNS), c) Internet service provider (ISP), d) Hardware and software connective devices, e) Cloud computing, f) Remote access protocols, g) Map protocols, h) Content management systems (CMS), i) Cascading style sheets (CSS), j) Social networking terms. |
| CSF.9 | Compare and contrast the general capabilities of a variety of operating systems: a) Summarize the evolution of operating systems. |
| CSF.10 | Explain the types of networks and what a client-server environment is. |
| CSF.15 | Internet of Things. |
| CSF.18 | Identify the specific activities involved at each step of the troubleshooting process. |
| CSF.25 | Research various social, legal, and ethical issues encountered by IT professionals: a) Copyright laws, b) Open source software. |
| CSF.27 | Determine security fundamentals on confidentiality, availability, and integrity. |
| CSF.28 | Identify various security breaches that can occur with the internet. |
| CSF.29 | Enterprise-level security. |
| CSF.30 | Encryption. |
| CSF.33 | Identify various security practices for computer and network systems: a) Controlled access to secure resources and computer resources, b) Encryption techniques, c) Basic input/output systems (BIOS) features, d) Strategies for dealing with malware. |
