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Standards Mapping

for Alabama Introduction to Cybersecurity

41

Standards in this Framework

19

Standards Mapped

46%

Mapped to Course

Standard Lessons
F1
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
F2
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
F3
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
F4
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
  1. 3.4 Cyber Ethics and Laws
F5
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
F6
Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
  1. 3.8 Project: Cyber Smarts Awareness
  2. 5.9 Complete Your Homepage
F7
Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
  1. 7.1 The Design Process
  2. 8.3 Project: Create a Dashboard
1
Investigate and report on the history and evolution of computers.
  1. 4.1 History of Computers
2
Identify computer peripherals and common ports related to input and output.
3
Identify the internal components of a computer and explain their functions.
  1. 4.3 Lab: Configuring a Computer
4
Locate, disassemble, and reassemble the internal components of a computer.
5
Diagnose common issues related to computer hardware, utilizing the troubleshooting process.
  1. 4.2 Computers Speak Binary
6
Describe the binary, hexadecimal, and ASCII notational systems used in computers.
7
Identify different types of software.
8
Compare and contrast different types of operating systems.
9
Describe virtual machines and their purposes.
10
Contrast command line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI).
11
Describe various kinds of software licenses and their uses.
12
Explain the importance of cybersecurity for individuals, organizations, businesses, and governments.
  1. 2.4 Cybersecurity
  2. 3.6 Cybersecurity Essentials
13
Compare and contrast various types of malware.
  1. 3.7 Common Cyber Attacks and Prevention
14
Explain the use of cryptography in ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of both data in transit and data at rest.
  1. 2.6 Encryption
  2. 2.7 Project: Steganography
15
Explain the importance of the CIA triad (confidentiality, integrity, and availability) and how it applies to cybersecurity.
  1. 2.5 The CIA Triad
16
Demonstrate effective practices for protecting personal information and securing transactions.
  1. 3.5 Personal Data Security
17
Explain system access controls and the difference between authentication and authorization.
18
Describe various means of accessing a computing system.
19
Describe various methods of protecting access to computer systems and data, including physical security and electronic entry systems.
20
Describe the concept of a digital footprint.
  1. 3.1 Digital Footprint and Responsibility
21
Describe and discuss online etiquette and safety.
  1. 3.3 Can All Information Be Trusted?
22
Identify the types of facts about individuals that are considered personally identifiable information (PII).
  1. 3.2 Personal Data and Collection
23
Explain what types of information should and should not be shared online and on social media.
  1. 3.2 Personal Data and Collection
24
Discuss the responsible and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
  1. 3.4 Cyber Ethics and Laws
25
Describe cyberbullying and its consequences.
26
Explain the importance of using safety procedures with mobile devices.
27
Configure safe web browser settings to protect personal privacy.
28
Identify the key components that allow users to access the Internet.
  1. 2.1 What is the Internet?
  2. 2.2 The Need for Protocols
29
Compare and contrast clients, servers, and databases.
30
Identify networking cable media technologies.
31
Perform calculations to identify location of the logical and physical address of a computing device, including MAC and IP addresses.
32
Describe various ways to connect to wireless networks and explain how consumers may determine the best devices to use for accessing them.
33
Explain the purpose of the Domain Name System (DNS).
  1. 2.2 The Need for Protocols
34
Explain how network systems are connected and used.
  1. 2.3 Impact of the Internet