High Computer and Network Security Fundamentals

SEGMENT 1

Module 1—Cybersecurity and You

• Cybersecurity 101
• Hackers and Cybersecurity Threats
• Computer Components
• Operating Systems

Module 2—Networking Fundamentals

• Computer Networks
• OSI Model
• Network Devices
• Opportunities in Cybersecurity

Module 3—Access Control

• Network Security
• Access Control
• Authentication
• Remote Access Technologies

SEGMENT 2

Module 4—Virtual Computing

• Virtual Computing Basics
• Virtualization and Hypervisors
• Virtualization and Security
• Common Protocols and Services

Module 5 —Protecting Data

• Data Protection
• Physical and Virtual Data Protection
• Configuring Firewalls and Routers
• Network Monitoring

Module 6—Challenges and Trends

• Cyber Terrorism
• Security Breaches
• Social Engineering and Physical Security
• The Future of Cybersecurity

Google Chrome to access the virtual labs present in the course.

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student's overall grade.

The final grade will be determined, in part, by the student’s Readiness Score on the industry certification preparation portion of the course. The student’s overall grade must be at least 80% overall in order to be issued an industry certification test voucher.

Additional course requirements may exist based on specific expectations for individual courses. More information can be found in FLVS policy documents, published at www.flvs.net, or by referring to the course instructor after registration.

To achieve success, students are expected to submit work in each course weekly. Students can learn at their own pace; however, “any pace” still means that students must make progress in the course every week. To measure learning, students complete self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, projects, discussion-based assessments, and discussions. Students are expected to maintain regular contact with teachers; the minimum requirement is monthly. When teachers, students, and parents work together, students are successful.