Cyber Academy STEM


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Program Description
Do you like solving problems, figuring out how things work, or keeping information safe? This course combines Cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, Networking, and Computer Systems into one hands-on experience where you’ll learn how computers connect, how hackers think, and how to protect against digital threats. You’ll get to work with real-world style challenges like setting up networks, troubleshooting computers, and defending against cyber attacks. You don’t need to be a computer expert, just bring your curiosity and problem-solving mindset. With technology at the center of nearly every career, the knowledge you gain here will prepare you for both college and the workplace. “Protect, connect, and power up your future in the world of technology.”

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Skills Necessary for Success
  • Ability to carry out detailed tasks and follow multi-part directions
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to visualize completed projects
  • Reading comprehension skills
  • Ability to break down a problem and systematically check each part until a solution is found
Areas of Concentration
  • Cyber Defense & Operations – Protecting systems, networks, and data
  • Networking & Infrastructure Security – Securing routers, firewalls, and cloud
  • Digital Forensics & Incident Response – Investigating cyberattacks and breaches
  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing – Finding weaknesses before hackers do
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) – Policies, laws, and security standards
  • Secure Systems & Application Security – Making software and apps safe to use
Professional Pathways
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Cyber Architect
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Support Technician
  • Cyber Defense Analyst
  • Security Operations Center Lead or Analyst
Prerequisites
  • Algebra I
  • Geometry
  • Keyboarding skills
  • One college prep credit in science and English

Recommendations
  • Average G.P.A. of 2.5 for Algebra I, Geometry, English and science for three previous semesters
  • Average 95% attendance for three semesters
  • Suggest taking Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and/or Trigonometry as a junior or senior
  • Excellent attendance record
Credentials
  • CompTIA A+ Certification
  • CCNA Networking Fundamentals
  • CCNA Routing Protocols and Concepts
  • Security Plus
  • MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration Exam 70-680
  • MCTS: Windows Server 2008, Network Infrastructure 70-640
  • Cyber OPS
Post-Secondary Opportunities
See Career Catalog Pages 37-40 for details.
GRADE LEVEL: 10, 11, 12
LENGTH: Two years
SCHOOL: Cuyahoga Falls

COURSES AND CREDITS:
  • Level I: Fundamentals of Operation Systems, 1 cr. (4.0); Personal Computers, 1 cr. (4.0); Cyber Security, 1 cr. (4.0); English Language Arts 11, 1 cr. (4.0).
  • Level II: Networking, 1 cr. (5.0); Cybersecurity Defense and Reinforcement, 1 cr. (5.0); English Language Arts 12 (optional), 1 cr. (4.0); Third Year Project – Capstone (Optional), 1 cr. (4.0)

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