Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Occupational Expertise
Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Information Technology cluster.
Meet benchmarks selected by the instructor from the appropriate curriculum frameworks, based upon the individual student’s assessed needs.
Demonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in information technology.
Use mathematical and/or scientific skills to solve problems encountered in the chosen occupation.
Locate, evaluate, and interpret information related to the chosen occupation in oral, print, and digital formats.
Analyze and apply data and/or measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.
Construct charts, tables, or graphs using functions and data.
Leadership
Apply enhanced leadership and professional career skills needed in information technology careers.
Develop and present a professional presentation offering potential solutions to a current issue.
Demonstrate leadership and career skills in job placement, job shadowing, entrepreneurship, or internship, or by obtaining an industry-recognized credential of value.
Participate in leadership development opportunities available through the appropriate student organization and/or professional organizations in the information technology field.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through presentations, public speaking, live or virtual interviews, and/or an employment portfolio.
Cybersecurity I
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.
Technology Laws, Ethics, and Digital Safety
Identify and discuss ethical considerations and consequences resulting from technological advances.
Examples: deepfake, facial recognition, big data, privacy concerns
Research and discuss federal laws, regulations, and agencies that govern online activities and individual and corporate network use.
Examples: Computer Security Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS); COPPA, HIPAA, FERPA, and CMMC regulations
Gather and share information regarding ethical standards which apply to cybersecurity professionals.
Describe national and international standards and frameworks related to security operations.
Examples: Center for Internet Security (CIS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF/CSF, International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
Identify security policies related to the employees of organizations or businesses and discuss the importance of establishing such policies.
Examples: personnel policies, acceptable use, non-disclosure agreements, credential policies
Access Controls
Explain and differentiate among identification, authentication, authorization, and accounting for controlling access.
Identify and describe authentication types and attributes.
Compare and contrast authorization access control models.
Examples: mandatory access control (MAC), discretionary access control (DAC), role-based access control (RBAC), lattice
Explain the principle of least privilege as it relates to account policy.
