Title: Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
Course: Technological Systems (21001-36) > Section: Demonstrating Professional Competencies

Demonstration includes

- identifying various information types/formats (e.g., paper, electronic)
- describing cybersecurity (e.g., risks, threats, vulnerabilities)
- using technology ethically (e.g., appropriately using social networks, managing personal information)
- abiding by workplace policies (e.g., acceptable use policy [AUP])
- protecting confidentiality (e.g., protecting login information and customer information)
- following workplace security procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is cybersecurity? Why is it important?
- What information is considered sensitive? How can a person protect sensitive information?
- What are the possible consequences of failing to protect confidentiality?
- What are the possible consequences of an employee failing to adhere to a company's AUP?

Teacher Resources:

- Information Security Activity, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)
- Microsoft Learn offers classroom resources and materials and instructional techniques that will help enhance instruction and learning for this concept.