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Introduction To Cybersecurity v2.1 - Scope and Sequence

The document introduces the Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.1 course. The course is designed for students considering careers in IT and cybersecurity. It provides an exploratory introduction to topics like online safety, types of malware and attacks, and organizational security measures. The curriculum is appropriate for various education levels and institutions. The course consists of five chapters covering online safety basics, security threats and protections, data privacy, organizational security, and cybersecurity career opportunities. Activities are included to engage different learning styles.

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Introduction To Cybersecurity v2.1 - Scope and Sequence

The document introduces the Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.1 course. The course is designed for students considering careers in IT and cybersecurity. It provides an exploratory introduction to topics like online safety, types of malware and attacks, and organizational security measures. The curriculum is appropriate for various education levels and institutions. The course consists of five chapters covering online safety basics, security threats and protections, data privacy, organizational security, and cybersecurity career opportunities. Activities are included to engage different learning styles.

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Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.

1
Scope and Sequence
Last updated 22 August 2018

Target Audience
The Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.1 is designed for students who are considering IT as career with specialization
in cybersecurity. This exploratory course provides the students an introduction to cybersecurity. The curriculum will
explore ways to be safe online, learn the different types of malware and attacks, measures used by organizations
to mitigate the attacks, and research their career opportunities. The curriculum is appropriate for students at many
education levels and types of institutions, including high schools, secondary schools, universities, colleges, career
and technical schools, and community centers.

Curriculum Overview
Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.1 consists of five chapters and include the following features:

● Students learn the basics of being safe online.


● Students are introduced to different types of malware and attacks, and how organizations are protecting
themselves against these attacks.
● Students explore the career options in cybersecurity.
● The language used to describe cybersecurity concepts is designed to be easily understood by learners at all
levels and embedded interactive activities help reinforce comprehension.
● Activities, including paper-based labs, videos, and quizzes, address a variety of learning styles and help
stimulate learning and promote increased knowledge retention.

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Course Outline
Table 1. Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.1 Course Outline

Chapter Introduction to Cybersecurity v2.1


1 The Need for Cybersecurity
2 Attacks, Concepts and Techniques
3 Protecting Your Data and Privacy
4 Protecting the Organization
5 Will Your Future be in Cybersecurity?

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