Able to work independently
Able to work well in a team
Computer and technical skills
High interest in Mathematics and Science
Organizational skills to manage multiple projects
Problem-solving skills to analyze situations or data and produce appropriate solutions
Self-motivation and academically ready for college level curriculum
Strong math and reading skills
Utilize logic to solve problems
Work through difficult problems

Description

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A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of geographical data. The main component of GIS is its layers both geographic (spatial) coupled with information such as building, roads, topography, political boundaries, school districts which are referenced to places on the map and infused with data and information such as level of household income, education, political affiliation and unlimited amounts of data. Combining these layers allows GIS to be such an effective problem solving tool through spatial analysis. Layers of information are combined with geospatial software and tools, to enable spatial analysis, manage large datasets, and display information in a map/graphical form with endless applications to law enforcement, military, business, agriculture, emergency management, distribution, migration, and so much more.

Major Topics

Scheduling

PREREQUISITES- (Completed before you start the program)

Able to be successful in college level academics
94% attendance and 2.0 GPA in academic level classes

6 credit (opt)- Mods 2-3: Junior Year, Sem 2 & Senior Year, Sem 1: (Includes 'Unmanned Aircraft I and II' )

4 credits (opt)- Mods 2-3: Junior Year, Sem 2 & Senior Year, Sem 1

FROM THE PROGRAM OF STUDIES- To see the most recent information go to the current Carroll County Program of Studies

College & Career Ready

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Homeland Security: G.I.S.T. partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Community College of Baltimore County
Fredrick Community College

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major. This program puts students in touch with state of the equipment and techniques before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college lab.

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day. This shows employers you are trained and have the skills the industry is looking for in a Homeland Security: G.I.S.T. employee. These skills allow the best students to find an internship at a local business.

Affiliations

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Community College of Baltimore County - both have an agreements with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that are reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution. Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL - By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry.

Instructor

Paul Burnside

Titles: Geographic Info Systems & Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669

Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO)

CISCO Networking Academy:

Cybersecurity (Networking)

Honors/Advanced College Level

(6 Credits)

Cybersecurity Classroom/Lab

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Careers

ENTRY LEVEL- With CCCTC start a career right after high school

IT Support Specialist
IT Helpdesk Technician

TECHNICAL LEVEL- CCCTC and a 2-year associates degree or trade school degree

IT Product Advisor
Database Manager

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL- CCCTC and a four-year degree that you will be well-prepared to complete

IT Support Analyst
Computer System Manager
Information Systems Specialist
Database management
Systems Risk Analyst
Cybersecurity

Video Resources

Abilities/Qualities

Work independently
Use college level academic skills
Use computer and technical skills
Show high interest in Mathematics and Science
Use Organizational skills to manage multiple projects
Problem-solving skills to analyze situations or data and produce appropriate solutions
Be Self-motivated and academically ready for college level curriculum
Utilize logic to solve problems
Work through difficult problems
Use eye hand coordination/dexterity to work with routers and servers.

Description

CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks (ITN)
Covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Explain network technologies.
Explain how devices access local and remote network resources.
Describe router hardware.
Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium-sized business network.
Configure initial settings on a network device.
Implement basic network connectivity between devices.
Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.

This course is the 1st in the Cisco Networking Program. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.

No Certification

CCNA 2: Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials
Delves further into the world of networking. Students will learn the magnitude and interconnectedness of networks around the world and be able to configure a router and a switch to enable the functionality of a network. Students gain more knowledge on what it takes to work with LANs, WANs and other network designs.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Work with routers and switches using OSPF, EIGRP, and STP protocols in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Resolve commons VLAN routing issues in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills using real equipment and Cisco Packet Tracer.

This is the second course in a series designed to prepare you for networking technician jobs, plus prepare you for Cisco Certification.

No Certification

The Cisco Lab course allows students to complete a variety of projects and increase their competency in networking-related programming.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Configure settings on a network device.
Implement network connectivity between devices.
Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.
Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
Translate real-world issues into computer-solvable problems.

No Certification

Level II: CISCO CYBERSECURITY II

In CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation, students discover how large enterprises depend heavily on the smooth operation of their network infrastructure. Students will intimately understand network infrastructure and protocols and how they work together, while learning about current trends as technologies continue to evolve.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Configure WAN technologies and network services.
Build simple LANs.
Perform basic configurations for routers & switches
Implement IP addressing schemes.
Troubleshoot routers & switches
Resolve common VLAN routing issues in both IPv4 & IPv6 networks.
Prepare for Cisco CCNA Certification.

Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching Certification

B. Cybersecurity Essentials

The Cybersecurity Essentials course develops foundational understanding of cybersecurity, and how it relates to information and network security. The course introduces students to characteristics of cyber-crime, security principles, technologies, and procedures to defend networks. Through interactive, multimedia content, lab activities, and multi-industry case studies, students build technical and professional skills to pursue careers in cybersecurity.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Learn procedures to implement data confidentiality, integrity, availability and security controls on networks, servers and applications.
Understand security principles and how to develop security policies that comply with cybersecurity laws.
Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
Connect with the global Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO) community.

No Certification

In Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core students will implement and operate core security technologies including network security, cloud security, content security, endpoint protection and detection, as well as secure network access and enforcement.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate working knowledge of network security principals.
Design, implement and support security for networked devices & data
Prepare for CCNA Security Certification.

Cisco CCNA Security Certification

Major Topics

Jr Year: Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO)

CISCO CYBERSECURITY I

(3 credits)

Introduction to Networks
Routing, Switching and Wireless Essentials
Cisco Lab

Sr Year: Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO)

CISCO CYBERSECURITY II

(3 credits)

Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
Cybersecurity Essentials
Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core

Scheduling

College & Career Ready

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS

OUR program is CISCO certified
The CISCO Networking program provides the opportunity to earn GLOBAL certification as a CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORKING TECHNICAL through PearsonVUE. If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, industry certifications give you that edge.

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Networking/Cybersecurity (CISCO) partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

Frederick Community College – 18 credits
Penn College of Technology – TBD
The Community Colleges of Baltimore County – 16 credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major. This program puts you in touch with a state of the art IT lab with globally recognized CISCO training, so students can experience the field of Networking before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college lab.

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day and become certified by CISCO. This shows employers you are trained in a CISCO facility and have the skills the industry is looking for in an IT professional. These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local business.

Affiliations

CISCO Networking Certification by CISCO assures parents and students that the skills we teach are relevant and important in today's job market. CISCO's certification of our program must be renewed every three years through an onsite evaluation of the program.

Penn College of Technology, Frederick Community College, The Community Colleges of Baltimore County - all have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution. Credits are awarded based on that agreement.

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL By Federal and state regulations each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss the programs curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever changing career requirements for that industry.

Instructor

Gordon Kinnie

Titles: Networking Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669

Programing/Cyber Operations (CISCO)

CISCO Networking Academy

Cyber Operations (Programming)

Honors/Advanced College Level

(6 Credits)

Cyber Operations Lab

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Careers

ENTRY LEVEL- With CCCTC start a career right after high school

TECHNICAL LEVEL- CCCTC and a 2 year associates degree or trade school degree

Software Applications Specialist
Game Developer
Tester
Web Designer

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL- CCCTC and a four year degree that you will be well prepared to complete

Cyber Operations Manager
Computer Software Engineers, Applications
Computer Programmers
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software
Computer Systems Analysts
Database Developer
System Administrators
Test Engineer

AND BEYOND

Computer and Information Systems Managers
Software Quality Assurance Engineers

Video Resources

Abilities/Qualities

Work independently
College level academic skills
Computer and technical skills
High interest in Mathematics and Science
Use Organizational skills to manage multiple projects
Problem-solving skills to analyze situations or data and produce appropriate solutions
Be Self-motivated and academically ready for college level curriculum
Utilize logic to solve problems
Work through difficult problems
Use eye hand coordination/dexterity to work with routers and servers.

Description

Level I: CISCO CYBER OPERATIONS I

Introduction to Networks (ITN) covers networking architecture, structure, and functions. The course introduces the principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations to provide a foundation for the curriculum.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Explain network technologies.
Explain how devices access local and remote network resources.
Describe router hardware.
Explain how switching operates in a small to medium-sized business network.
Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a small to medium-sized business network.
Configure initial settings on a network device.
Implement basic network connectivity between devices.
Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.

This course is the 1st in the Programming/Cyber Ops (CISCO) Program. The course includes activities using Packet Tracer, hands-on lab work, and a wide array of assessment types and tools.

The Linux Essentials course teaches students the fundamentals of the Linux operating system and command line, and basic open source concepts.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand how Linux is used and the basics of the command line.
Apply skills using Linux virtual machine with step-by-step and hands-on lab activities.
Build foundational knowledge for progressively mastering Linux commands.
Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

Students utilize a web browser to access the Linux Essentials content modules, lab exercises and virtual machines via Cisco NetAcad.com. Each learner has hands-on access to a Linux virtual machine to practice, explore, and test Linux command-line concepts.

Certificate: LPI Linux Essentials Professional Development Certificate (MSDE Recognized End of course Exam)

The Cisco Lab course allows students to complete a variety of projects and increase their competency in networking-related programming.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Configure settings on a network device.
Implement network connectivity between devices.
Configure monitoring tools available for small to medium-sized business networks.
Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
Translate real-world issues into computer-solvable problems.

Level II: CISCO CYBER OPERATIONS II

A. Programming Essentials: Python

The Programming Essentials: Python course introduces the student to the Python language. Python is a general-purpose programming language used to build just about anything. Python is used for backend web development, data analysis, artificial intelligence and scientific computing, all of which are key for students pursuing IT careers.

Students design, write, debug, and run programs encoded in the Python language. No prior programming knowledge is required. The course begins with the very basics, allowing students to become adept at solving more complex issues.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Develop working knowledge for how computers operate and how computer programs are executed.
Evolve critical thinking and problem-solving skills using an algorithmic approach.
Learn about the programmer’s role in the software development process.
Translate real-world issues into computer-solvable issues.

The course includes hands-on practice activities and over 35 lab exercises to reinforce learning.

Certification: PCAP – Python Certified Associate Programmer

B. Cybersecurity Essentials

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

Learn procedures to implement data confidentiality, integrity, availability and security controls on networks, servers and applications.
Understand security principles and how to develop security policies that comply with cybersecurity laws.
Apply skills through practice, using labs and Cisco Packet Tracer activities.
Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

C. Cybersecurity Operations

The Cybersecurity Operations course provides an introduction to the knowledge and skills needed for a Security Analyst working with a Security Operations Center team. It teaches core security skills required for monitoring, detecting, investigating, analyzing and responding to security events, thus protecting systems and organizations from cybersecurity risks, threats and vulnerabilities.

By the end of the course, students will be prepared to:

Understand cybersecurity operations network principles, roles and responsibilities as well as the related technologies, tools, regulations and frameworks available.
Apply knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.
Apply for entry-level jobs as Associate Security Analyst and Incident Responder.
Take the Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity Operations Certification exam.

CCNA Cybersecurity Operations is a hands-on, career-oriented course with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized skills to successfully handle the tasks, duties, and responsibilities of an associate-level Security Analyst working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

CCNA Cyber Ops Certification

Major Topics

6 CREDITS

Jr Year: Programming/Cyber Ops (CISCO) I

(3 credits)

CISCO CYBER OPERATIONS I

Introduction to Networks

JavaScript
Python
Linux Essentials
Linux I

Sr Year: Programming/Cyber Ops (CISCO) II

(3 credits)

CISCO CYBER OPERATIONS II

Linux II
Cybersecurity Essentials
Ethical Hacking
Cybersecurity Operations

Scheduling

College & Career Ready

EARN VALUABLE CERTIFICATIONS

OUR program is CISCO certified- CISCO provides curriculum and training that is developed nationally by industry. If you want to be set apart from other students in this field, CISCO will give you that edge.

EARN COLLEGE CREDIT

Programming/Cyber Ops (CISCO) partners with these schools- Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

Carroll Community College
Community College of Baltimore Co.
Frederick Community College
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE:

Get a jump start on college- Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major. This program puts students teaching students how to program with many of the modern cyber security topics before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college programing class.

CAREER ADVANTAGE:

Start your career NOW- Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day. This shows employers you are trained in a CISCO facility and have the skills industry is looking for in a Programming/Cyber Ops (CISCO) employee. These skills allow the best students to come back as CCCTC interns or find an internship at a local businesses.

Affiliations

CICSO Networking Academy

Instructor

Andrew Starkey

Titles: Computer Technology Teacher

Email:

Phone Numbers:
Work: 410-751-3669