This unit will introduce students to the Information Security Analyst career. Students will learn about Information Security, threats, vulnerabilities, breaches, and incidents and specifically how Information Security Analysts interact with these concepts in the capacity of their jobs. Students will use critical thinking and technology skills for hands-on exploration of some of the tasks Information Security Analysts might encounter in their daily jobs.
Lesson Plans for Unit 1: Information Security Analyst | Verizon Innovative Learning
Unit
Unit 1: Information Security Analyst
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Estimated length
13 to 20 class periods

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Objectives
- Explore information security, including threats, vulnerabilities, breaches, and incidents, and understand how Information Security Analysts interact with these concepts in their roles.
- Utilize critical thinking and technology skills to explore and analyze various tasks that Information Security Analysts might encounter in their daily jobs.
Learning Outcomes
Author
J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University