Foundations of Cybersecurity

About the Course
 

Scientific Research and Design is a versatile course offering teachers the flexibility to create a local curriculum that complements any existing program of study. This course encompasses all the essential components of a rigorous scientific or engineering program, starting from problem identification and investigation design to data collection, analysis, formulation, and presentation of conclusions.

Total Lessons 11
Grade Level 10th - 12th
Projects, Activities & Assessments 206

SAMPLE LESSON  The Accounting Industry

Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.

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Course Lessons

Introduction to Cybersecurity
Digital Citizenship
Cybersecurity Ethics & Laws
Risks of Sharing Information
Social Engineering
Basic Cybersecurity Concepts: Risk Management
Basic Cybersecurity Concepts: Security & Incident Response
Malware
Preventing System Compromise: System Administration & Services
Preventing System Compromise: System Protection & Awareness
Cyber Issues: Infected Computers & Breaches
Cyber Issues: Ransomware
Principles of Network Operations: Network Addressing & Devices
Principles of Network Operations: Ports, Protocols & Monitoring
System Administration Practices
Digital Forensics Basics
Cryptography Basics
Cyber Issues: Passwords & Two-Factor Authentication
Cyber Vulnerabilities Threats & Attacks
Network Vulnerabilities
Internet of Things Defined
Threats to Computer Applications
Assessing Cybersecurity Risk
Cyberterrorism & Counterterrorism