Program Overview:

Once establishing a basic information technology foundation, components will include the security of the network infrastructure, security network systems, and the prevention, detection, and mitigation of common vulnerabilities and attacks. Targeted application centered on securing network resources including infrastructure, operating systems, data, and applications will be emphasized. Our goal is to prepare students for careers as a cybersecurity specialist and a troubleshooter. Training will be ever-changing so that students can break into this rapidly expanding pathway. Students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials and college credit.

Industry Credentials:

Certiport Information Technology Specialist Computational Thinking – 1 Point
Certiport Information Technology Specialist Cybersecurity – 1 Point
CompTIA Fundamentals – 6 Points
EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) – 3 Points
EC-Council Network Defense Essentials (NDE) – 3 Points
EC-Council Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE) – 3 Points
Google IT Support Professional Certificate – 4 Points
Google Analytics – 3 Points
Google Ads – 3 Points
OSHA – 10-Hour Training – 1 Point
CPR/First Aid – 1 Point
Ohio Driver’s License – 1 Point
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt – 3 Points
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – 6 Points
Leadership Excellence – Student – 3 Points

Courses:

11th Grade:

• Networking (*college credit available)
• Fundamentals of Operating Systems
• Cybersecurity

12th Grade:

• Cyber Defense & Reinforcement (*college credit available)
• Application of Artificial Intelligence
• Information Technology Capstone