Cyber: Security Cap AV

Grades: 12 | Credit: 1 | 1.0 weight | Prerequisite: Cyber: Network Administration or Cyber: Exploring IT

Cyber: Security Capstone AV is an advanced-level course preparing students for postsecondary education and careers in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity. Students gain competitive skills required to administer, analyze, and secure applications, networks, and devices. Students perform threat analysis and participate in risk mitigation. Concepts include understanding threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities; exploring technology and tools; examining architecture and design; analyzing identity and access management; demonstrating risk management; and examining cryptography and public key management.

Professional Certification Opportunity: Testout Security Pro Certification, CompTIA Security+ Certification

Class Features

Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 2016 Server
Microsoft Windows 2019 Server
Microsoft Windows Active Directory
Linux OS and Server
Apple Mac OS

Have questions about these courses? Please contact:

Augustine Arthur

Advanced Info Technology & Computer Science Teacher, HS

Career Connections

Career Pathway Examples for Cyber: Security Cap Students

Computer Network Support Specialists
Computer Systems Analysts *Bright Outlook*
Information Security Analysts *Bright Outlook*
Software Developers, Systems Software *Bright Outlook* * Green Job*
Network & Computer Systems Administrators
Security Managers

BLS Info - Check it Out!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. About 356,700 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security. The median annual wage for this group was $104,420 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060.

FBLA Student Organization

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) in the world. Each year, FBLA helps more than 230,000 members in middle school, high school, and college prepare for careers in business.

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.

FBLA Goals:

Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise
Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism
Encourage and practice efficient money management
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals
Facilitate the transition from school to work

For more information about FBLA visit the organization's website.