Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Cybersecurity (2021)

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Explore to Cybersecurity ConceptsCYB 1

  • 1

    Define the importance of the cybersecurity industry.CYB 1.1

  • 2

    Identify the role cybersecurity plays in personal usageCYB 1.2

  • 3

    Identify the role cybersecurity plays in industry usage.CYB 1.3

Establishing Trust CybersecurityCYB 2

  • 1

    Investigate the Confidentiality Integrity Availability (CIA) Triad – Security Models.CYB 2.1

  • 2

    Compare and contrast usability and security. CYB 2.2

Explore Data Security and Security SystemsCYB 3

  • 1

    Investigate encryption and encryption types. CYB 3.1

  • 2

    Investigate how businesses utilize security systems. CYB 3.2

  • 3

    Compare and contrast public versus private wifi.  CYB 3.3

  • 4

    Explore processes that maintain integrity of data. CYB 3.4

  • 5

    Investigate data breaches and its impact on business and customers.CYB 3.5

Examine risks, vulnerabilities, threats, and implicationsCYB 4

  • 1

    Differentiate between threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks.CYB 4.1

  • 2

    Utilize adversarial thinkingCYB 4.2

  • 3

    Describe common security related software vulnerabilitiesCYB 4.3

  • 4

    Explore social engineering techniques related to cybersecurityCYB 4.4

Examine legal and ethical issues related to cybersecurity CYB 5

  • 1

    Compare and contrast ethical versus nonethical hackingCYB 5.1

  • 2

    Understand confidentiality and the role it plays in cybersecurity.CYB 5.2

  • 3

    Discuss the impact of unethical and illegal hacking on quality of life.CYB 5.3

  • 4

    Evaluate how the role of value and ethics impacts laws and policy decisionsCYB 5.4

  • 5

    Evaluate how the role of value and ethics impacts laws and policy decisionsCYB 5.5

Explore Careers in cybersecurityCYB 6

  • 1

    Identify personal interests and abilities related to cybersecurity careers.CYB 6.1

  • 2

    Investigate career opportunities, trends, and requirements related to cybersecurity careersCYB 6.2

  • 3

    Identify skills needed for cybersecurity careers.CYB 6.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Cybersecurity

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