Research and discuss effective time management strategies for reducing stress levels and improving workplace productivity.
Utilize a plan to implement effective time management skills.
Leadership
Explore the Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) available in Alabama relating to information technology and explain how they enhance the skills and knowledge needed in information technology fields.
List the goals of selected CTSOs.
Outline the history of selected CTSOs.
Describe the student leadership positions available at the local and state levels in selected CTSOs.
Research and prepare an entry for a CTSO competitive event at the local and state levels.
Describe local, state, and national CTSO programs, events, and conferences.
Utilize research to create and present a recruitment video for a selected CTSO that presents interesting facts, describes the benefits of membership, and outlines the leadership, educational, and service opportunities it affords.
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Foundational Standards
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Computer Basics
Investigate and report on the history and evolution of computers.
Identify computer peripherals and common ports related to input and output.
Identify the internal components of a computer and explain their functions.
Examples: central processing unit (CPU), random access memory (RAM), motherboard, hard drive, heat sinks
Locate, disassemble, and reassemble the internal components of a computer.
Diagnose common issues related to computer hardware, utilizing the troubleshooting process.
Software Basics
Describe the binary, hexadecimal, and ASCII notational systems used in computers.
Identify different types of software.
Examples: application software, operating systems, utility software
Compare and contrast different types of operating systems.
Examples: Windows, Linux, Windows server
Describe virtual machines and their purposes.
Contrast command line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI).
Describe various kinds of software licenses and their uses.
Security Fundamentals
Explain the importance of cybersecurity for individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments.
Compare and contrast various types of malware.
Examples: virus, worm, ransomware
