A sequence of courses provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and cybersecurity-related careers. The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, foundational knowledge and skills in computer and network security, security vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques, intrusion detection and prevention, risk identification, incidence response, access control, and recovery. Specialized courses focus on database security, planning and analysis, software, and web security. Students who graduate from this program earn the skills as an Information Security Analyst and can earn a variety of different related industry certifications required by potential future employers.

Course Sequence

9th Grade: IT Fundamentals
This course introduces students to the essential concepts, components, terminology, and knowledge about computers, computer systems, peripherals, and networks. 

10th Grade: Computer and Network Security Fundamentals
This course introduces students to cybersecurity and provides them with essential computer and networking knowledge and skills, particularly those related to cybersecurity. 

11th: Operational Cybersecurity 
This course provides students with insight into the many ways in which computer systems can be secured, countermeasures implemented, and risk assessment performed. 

12th Grade: Applied Cybersecurity Operations
This is a project-based capstone course to provide Applied Cybersecurity students with the opportunity to apply their skills from both offensive and defensive perspectives. Students work in teams to research, plan, design, create, and configure a virtual network to prevent intrusion. Students will be expected to plan, document, perform, and report on penetration testing of a mock virtual network.  

Eligibility Requirement: 
2.5 GPA
4 year Academy

Industry Certs:
Information Technology Specialist (ITS) - Device Configuration and Management