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CompTIA Security+
This Cybersecurity course introduces students to the foundations of digital safety, ethical computing, system protection, and network defense.
- Cybersecurity
- Certification Prep
- Voyage
- Semester
- 6th grade
- 7th grade
- 8th grade
- 9th grade
- 10th grade
- 11th grade
- 12th grade
Course Summary
This comprehensive Cybersecurity course guides students through essential concepts in digital ethics, system security, and network protection, preparing them to navigate and safeguard today’s technology-driven world. Students explore topics such as the CIA triad, social engineering, authentication methods, encryption, malware analysis, and firewall configuration. Through structured units, they learn how operating systems enforce permissions, how organizations use auditing and encryption to protect data, and how networks are isolated and defended from attack. Hands-on projects give students opportunities to practice secure password management, evaluate cyber threats, configure protective tools, and design solutions that model industry practices. The course also emphasizes digital wellness, intellectual property, and responsible information use to support healthy and ethical online behavior. By the end, students will understand core cybersecurity principles, explore related career paths, and apply their skills to real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Course Outline
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- Intro to Cybersecurity and the CIA Triad
- Taxonomy, Assets and Breaches
- Active and Passive Defense Mechanisms
- Security Design Principles Pt. 1
- Security Design Principles Pt. 2
- Physical and Site Security
- Network Access and Wireless Security
- Vulnerabilities and Hardening
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- Authentication Methods
- Password Policies and Strength
- Permissions and Access Control
- Audit Policies and Intrusion Definition
- Intruder Taxonomy and Techniques
- Vulnerability Enumeration and Tracking
- Malware Types
- Malware Types (Part 2) and Advanced Attacks
- Zero-Day and P2P Risks
- Denial of Service and Buffer Overflows
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- Encryption Fundamentals
- Symmetric, Asymmetric, and Hashing
- Non-Repudiation and Digital Signatures
- Introduction to PKI and Trust
- Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Lifecycle
- Certificate Revocation and Standards
- Steganography
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- Firewalls: Purpose and Types
- Intrusion Prevention and Network Segmentation
- Intrusion Prevention Techniques
- Protocol Security and Sniffing
- Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Overview
- Host-Based IDS and Detection Approaches
- IDS Audit Records and User Behavior
- Network-Based IDS and Sensor Placement
- IDS Application and Limitations
- Port Scanning and Traffic Analysis for Detection
- Virtual Computing Vulnerabilities
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- Client and Server Protection
- Email Protection
- Social Engineering (Part 1)
- Social Engineering (Part 2) and Countermeasures
- Disaster Recovery and Continuity
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- Zero Trust Architecture and Change Management
- Cloud Security Architecture and Mobile Device Management
- Automation, Orchestration, and Scripting
- Advanced Vulnerability Management and Digital Forensics
- Advanced Detection and Response Systems
- Third-Party Risk, Compliance, and Privacy Frameworks
- Incident Investigation and Log Analysis
- Security Assessments and Penetration Testing
Standard Alignment
State standards documents
| Document | Standards | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| National | ||
| 2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide | CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2022 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Alabama | ||
| Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Alabama Course of Study Digital Literacy and CS Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Arizona | ||
| Arizona Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Arizona Computer Science Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Arkansas | ||
| Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming + Skill Struck Alignment | Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards High School Programming · 2023 | 9-12 |
| Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Standards Middle School Introduction to Coding Standards · 2023 | 6-8 |
| California | ||
| California K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | California K-12 CS Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Georgia | ||
| Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Georgia Standards of Excellence for K-8 Computer Science | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
| Idaho | ||
| Idaho Content Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Idaho Content Standards Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Illinois | ||
| Illinois Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Illinois Computer Science Standards · 2022 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Indiana | ||
| Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Indiana K-12 Computer Science Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Iowa | ||
| Iowa Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Iowa Computer Science Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Kansas | ||
| Kansas CS Standards P-12 + Skill Struck Alignment | Kansas CS Standards P-12 · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Kentucky | ||
| Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Kentucky Academic Standards for Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Maryland | ||
| Maryland K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Maryland K-12 CS Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Massachusetts | ||
| Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Michigan | ||
| Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Michigan K-12 Standards Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Mississippi | ||
| Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Mississippi College and Career Readiness standards for Computer Science · 2022 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Missouri | ||
| Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Missouri K-12 Computer Science Performance Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nebraska | ||
| Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Nebraska K-12 Technology Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nevada | ||
| Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS + Skill Struck Alignment | Nevada Academic Content Standards for CS | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology + Skill Struck Alignment | Nevada Academic Content Standards for Integrated Technology | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Nevada Computer Science Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Nevada Computer Science Standards | 9-12 |
| New Jersey | ||
| New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | New Jersey Computer Science and Design Thinking Standards · 2020 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| New York | ||
| New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 + Skill Struck Alignment | New York Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards K-12 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| North Carolina | ||
| North Carolina K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | North Carolina K-12 CS Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Ohio | ||
| Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Ohio's Learning Standards Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Oklahoma | ||
| Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Oklahoma Academic Standards for Computer Science | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Rhode Island | ||
| Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Rhode Island's K-12 CS Education Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| South Carolina | ||
| South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | South Carolina Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
| South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School + Skill Struck Alignment | South Carolina's Computer Science Standards for High School · 2023 | 9-12 |
| Tennessee | ||
| Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Tennessee K-12 Computer Science State Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Texas | ||
| TEKs Skills for CTE + Skill Struck Alignment | TEKs Skills for CTE | 9-12 |
| TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | TEKs Technology Applications K-8 Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |
| Utah | ||
| Utah 6-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Utah 6-12 CS Standards · 2019 | 6-8, 9-12 |
| Virginia | ||
| Virginia K-12 CS Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Virginia K-12 CS Standards · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Washington | ||
| Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Washington K-12 CS State Learning Standards | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Wisconsin | ||
| Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science + Skill Struck Alignment | Wisconsin Standards for Computer Science · 2023 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 |
| Wyoming | ||
| Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards + Skill Struck Alignment | Wyoming Computer Science Content Standards · 2020 | K-2, 3-5, 6-8 |