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K–12 Standards

Cybersecurity Fundamentals (6302)

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Exploring Cybersecurity FundamentalsCF.1

  • 1

    Describe cybersecurity.CF.1.1

  • 2

    Describe the critical factors of information assurance.CF.1.2

  • 3

    Define vulnerability and risk.CF.1.3

  • 4

    Explain why organizations need to manage risk.CF.1.4

  • 5

    Identify the concepts of cybersecurity risk management.CF.1.5

  • 6

    Describe cybersecurity threats to an organization.CF.1.6

  • 7

    Describe national and industry standards and regulations that relate to cybersecurity.CF.1.7

  • 8

    Describe the cyberattack surface of various organizations.CF.1.8

  • 9

    Analyze risks affecting critical infrastructure.CF.1.9

Examining Computer Networks as a Foundational Element of CybersecurityCF.2

  • 1

    Describe computer components.CF.2.1

  • 2

    Describe a network.CF.2.2

  • 3

    Describe a wired network.CF.2.3

  • 4

    Describe a wireless network.CF.2.4

  • 5

    (Optional) Compare wired and wireless networks.CF.2.5

  • 6

    Compare networking conceptual models.CF.2.6

  • 7

    Discuss services and potential vulnerabilities.CF.2.7

  • 8

    Differentiate between network types.CF.2.8

  • 9

    Describe the concept of the Internet as a network of connected systems.CF.2.9

  • 10

    Identify networking protocols.CF.2.10

Understanding Cyber Threats and VulnerabilitiesCF.3

  • 1

    Differentiate between a cyber threat and a vulnerability.CF.3.1

  • 2

    Describe types of cyber threats.CF.3.2

  • 3

    Analyze types of current cyber threats.CF.3.3

  • 4

    Describe the concept of malware and the techniques to guard against it.CF.3.4

  • 5

    Identify the perpetrators of different types of malicious hacking.CF.3.5

  • 6

    Describe the characteristics of vulnerabilities.CF.3.6

  • 7

    Identify the prevention of and protections against cyber threats.CF.3.7

  • 8

    (Optional) Identify the cyber risks associated with bring your own device (BYOD) opportunities on computer networks.CF.3.8

Exploring Ethics as it Relates to CybersecurityCF.4

  • 1

    Differentiate between ethics and laws.CF.4.1

  • 2

    Distinguish among types of ethical concerns.CF.4.2

  • 3

    Define cyberbullying.CF.4.3

  • 4

    Identify actions that constitute cyberbullying.CF.4.4

  • 5

    (Optional) Identify possible warning signs of someone being cyberbullied.CF.4.5

  • 6

    (Optional) Demonstrate net etiquette (i.e., netiquette) as it relates to cybersecurity.CF.4.6

  • 7

    Identify laws applicable to cybersecurity.CF.4.7

Exploring Data PrivacyCF.5

  • 1

    Explain the concept of “personally identifiable information.”CF.5.1

  • 2

    Explain why personal data is valuable to both an individual and to organizations (e.g., governments, businesses) that collect it, analyze it, and make decisions based on it.CF.5.2

  • 3

    Explain the techniques used to collect personal data through social media, web tracking, and mobile devices.CF.5.3

  • 4

    Identify ways to control and protect personal data.CF.5.4

  • 5

    Analyze the social and legal significance of the ongoing collection of personal digital information.CF.5.5

Examining Data Security as it Relates to CybersecurityCF.6

  • 1

    Distinguish between data, information, and knowledge.CF.6.1

  • 2

    Identify the most common ways data is collected.CF.6.2

  • 3

    Identify the most common ways data can be stored.CF.6.3

  • 4

    Explain the difference between data at rest, data in transit, and data being processed.CF.6.4

  • 5

    Identify the most common ways data is used.CF.6.5

  • 6

    Discuss how data can be compromised, corrupted, or lost.CF.6.6

  • 7

    Explain how businesses and individuals can protect themselves against threats to their data.CF.6.7

Securing Operating SystemsCF.7

  • 1

    Define the function of a computer operating system.CF.7.1

  • 2

    (Optional) Identify the components of an operating system.CF.7.2

  • 3

    List types of operating systems.CF.7.3

  • 4

    Identify examples of widely used desktop and server operating systems.CF.7.4

  • 5

    Evaluate the potential vulnerabilities, threats, and common exploits to an operating system.CF.7.5

  • 6

    Identify best practices for protecting operating systems.CF.7.6

  • 7

    Evaluate critical operating system security parameters.CF.7.7

  • 8

    (Optional) Describe security and auditing logs.CF.7.8

  • 9

    (Optional) Describe the role of a system backup.CF.7.9

  • 10

    Define virtualization technology.CF.7.10

  • 11

    (Optional) Identify advantages and disadvantages of using virtual machines.CF.7.11

Programming as a Component of CybersecurityCF.8

  • 1

    Identify representation of data at lowest levels.CF.8.1

  • 2

    Define programming in the context of cybersecurity.CF.8.2

  • 3

    Differentiate between computer programming languages.CF.8.3

  • 4

    (Optional) Describe Python.CF.8.4

  • 5

    (Optional) Demonstrate Linux.CF.8.5

  • 6

    (Optional) Evaluate common programming flaws that lead to vulnerabilities.CF.8.6

  • 7

    Identify best practices in secure coding and design.CF.8.7

Exploring Cybersecurity Implications for Current and Emerging TechnologiesCF.9

  • 1

    Identify ubiquitous computing.CF.9.1

  • 2

    Description security and privacy implications of ubiquitous computing.CF.9.2

Exploring Cybersecurity CareersCF.10

  • 1

    Research career opportunities for cybersecurity professionals.CF.10.1

  • 2

    Examine the Career Clusters affected by current and emerging technology.CF.10.2

  • 3

    Identify the educational pathways for emerging cybersecurity professionals.CF.10.3

  • 4

    Identify career paths and job titles within the cybersecurity and/or cyber forensics industry and Career Clusters.CF.10.4

  • 5

    Research the cyber threats and security measures related to career pathways.CF.10.5

Preparing for Industry CertificationCF.11

  • 1

    Identify testing skills and strategies for a certification examination.CF.11.1

  • 2

    Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the Cybersecurity Fundamentals course.CF.11.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate the ability to complete selected practice examinations.CF.11.3

  • 4

    Successfully complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course.CF.11.4

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