Introduction to Cybersecurity
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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.
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- Program Pathway to Information TechnologyFrom 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. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students to develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Information Technology cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA and/or TSA.
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