Information Technology Career Cluster
Cybersecurity
The Information Technology (IT) career cluster focuses on the design, development, support, and management of hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from Software Developer and Programmer to Cybersecurity Specialists and Network Analysts.
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Cybersecurity
The Cybersecurity program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with planning, implementing, upgrading, or monitoring security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. This program of study includes responding to computer security breaches and viruses and administering network security measures.
Available Career Skills Pathways
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
SKILL LEVEL 1
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
SKILL LEVEL 2
- Computer Science I
SKILL LEVEL 3
- Digital Forensics
- Networking*
- Networking + Networking Lab
SKILL LEVEL 4
- Career Preparation for Programs of Study
- Cybersecurity Capstone
Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
Dual Credit
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their preparation.
Aligned Advanced Academic Certifications
- CompTIA: Security+ *
Available Learning Pathways
Southern Careers Institute
- AS of Applied Science in Management
Pathways | University of Phoenix | National American University
- BS of Arts Business Administration
- BS in Computer Science
- BS in Information Technology
- BS in Cybersecurity
- BS in Data Science
Available Career Pathways
Example Aligned Occupations
Computer User Support Specialists
Software Developers
Information Security Analysts
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