Program Description
The CyberSecurity program is an adjunct to the IT Networking Cisco Academy which is a nationally recognized program that prepares students for successful careers in information technology fields. It prepares high school students with the professional skills they require to pursue quality academic and professional opportunities. Particular emphasis is given to using decision-making and problem-solving techniques in the application of science, mathematics, communication and social studies concepts to solve networking problems.
Topics relating to Cybersecurity will be interwoven throughout the course of study. Particular emphasis is placed on ethics, operating systems security, vulnerability assessment, legal issues, the hacker culture, intellectual property laws, encryption/decryption algorithms and technologies, protection of critical infrastructure and disaster recovery.
| Possible Certifications | Available College Credits |
| CompTIA ITF CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Pen Test+ CompTIA Linux+ Cisco CCT Cisco CCENT Cisco CCNA RS Cisco CCNA Security Cisco CCNA Cyber Ops |
College of Southern Maryland Anne Arundel Community College Baltimore City Community College Chesapeake Community College CCBC- Catonsville Harford Community College Howard Community College Montgomery College Prince George's Community College |
Course Sequence
Cisco IT Essentials
Cisco-CCENT: Introduction to Networking
Cisco-CCNA: Routing and Switching Essentials
Cisco Cyber Security Essentials
Cisco CCNA Security
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
| 1 | Cisco IT Essentials |
Cisco-CCENT Intro. to Networking |
Cisco-CCNA: Routing and Switching Essentials |
Cisco Cyber Security Essentials |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Cisco-CCENT Intro. to Networking | Cisco-CCNA: Routing and Switching Essentials | Cisco Cyber Security Essentials |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy | Elective |
Cisco CCNA Security |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Cisco CCNA Security |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
| 8 | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Elective | Elective |
*Note: The schedule above is a sample only. Students should always review course selections with school counselors and refer to the current Charles County Public Schools High School Program of Studies.*
High Schools that Offer the Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade