18
Credits
Begin this adventure with our 18-Credit Career and Technical Program in Cybersecurity. This is tailored to equip students with the essential skills needed to excel in the cybersecurity domain,. This program offers a dynamic pathway for students to secure industry-recognized certifications upon graduation.
Career & Technical High School Diploma Program
Cyber Security Specialist Track
Find your potential in cybersecurity and digital defense. Enroll in our 18-Credit Career and Technical Program and take a big strides toward a rewarding and prosperous future. Your path to mastering cybersecurity skills and earning industry-recognized certifications begins right here at Zoni American High School. Immerse yourself to a world of boundless opportunities!
Graduation
Requirements
for the Cyber Security Specialist High School Diploma Program:
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Note: 1 Math Credit Substituted for Industry Certification. Financial Literacy, Operational Cyber Security 1A, Operational Cyber Security 1B, and Career Research and Decision Making substituted for work-based learning requirements.
Cyber Security Specialist 3 Year Course Sample
English I
Algebra I
Environmental Science
World History
Principles of IT 1A (0.5)
Principles of IT 1B (0.5)
Global Perspectives
English II
Geometry
Biology + Lab
U.S. Gov (0.5)
Economics (0.5)
Network Security Fundamentals 1A (0.5)
Network Security Fundamentals 1B (0.5)
U.S. History
English III
Algebra II
Chemistry + Lab
Operational Cyber Security 1A (0.5)
Operational Cyber Security 1B (0.5)
Financial Literacy (0.5)
Career Research and Decision Making (0.5)
English IV
Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and earn these certifications.
Certifications
Types of Jobs Available with these certifications
Technical Support Engineer
Network Administrator
Security Technologist
IT Specialist
Facts about the
Cyber Security Specialist industry
Average Salary in U.S. Dollars
$50,000 - $90,000 Per Year
*Zoni American High School is not guaranteeing jobs or wages. All wage information comes from the Dept. of Labor and Statistics.
The demand for cybersecurity specialists has been steadily increasing due to the rising number of cyber threats and the importance of protecting sensitive data.
There has been a significant skills gap in the cybersecurity field, with many job openings remaining unfilled due to a shortage of qualified candidates. This has led to competitive salaries and benefits for cybersecurity professionals.
Cybersecurity offers a wide range of career paths, including roles like security analysts, penetration testers, security architects, incident responders, and ethical hackers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote work, including in the cybersecurity field. Many organizations have realized the effectiveness of remote cybersecurity teams, leading to increased opportunities for remote work in this field.
Regulatory requirements and data protection laws, such as GDPR and HIPAA, have made cybersecurity compliance a priority for organizations worldwide. Cybersecurity specialists are often responsible for ensuring that their organizations meet these compliance standards.
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