Information Technology: Cybersecurity
Statewide Program of Study
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.
This Program of Study is in our
Information Technology Career Cluster
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.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Participate in a Hackathon
Participate in TSA or SkillsUSA
Work-Based Learning Activities
Intern at a local bank, hospital, or government office to develop skills in implementing security measures
Interview with an information security analyst to learn how they plan for, monitor, and upgrade security measures at their organization
Industry-Based Certifications
CompTIA IT Fundamentals+
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Computer User Support Specialists
$51,411
Median Wage
5,757
Annual Openings
21%
Growth
Software Developers
$111,705
Median Wage
15,324
Annual Openings
36%
Growth
Information Security Analysts
$110,268
Median Wage
1,719
Annual Openings
49%
Growth