2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	E-Business Security Technical Certificate
Career Cluster:	Information Technology

CCC	
CIP Number	0552120102	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours	
CTSO	Phi Beta Lambda, BPA 	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	15-1142 – Network and Computer Systems Administrators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the E-Business Technology AS degree program (1552120107).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Information Technology career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Information Technology career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Design, develop and implement physical, network, host, application, and user security systems for E-Business.
02.0	Maintain and monitor security policies.

2020 – 2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	E-Business Security Technical Certificate
CIP Number:		0552120102
Program Length:	24 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		15-1142

This certificate program is part of the E-Business Technology AS degree program (1552120107).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Design, develop and implement physical, network, host, application and user security systems for e-business.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain use and purpose of security policies.	
01.02	Conduct a security audit.	
01.03	Control access to systems, resources and data.	
01.04	Explain and manage system security in common Operating Systems.	
01.05	Describe concepts of web servers and their role in the network.	
01.06	Plan and implement a web server.	
01.07	Identify the various hardware and software requirements for a web server.	
01.08	Explain how documents and files are stored on a web server.	
01.09	Describe different methods for projecting future traffic on a web server.	
01.10	Identify the necessary steps to ensure reliability and response of the server.	
01.11	Describe and implement the process for effectively organizing a website.	
01.12	Install, configure, and maintain a web server.	
01.13	Publish a web document so that it is easily located through various search engines on the Internet.	
01.14	Set up the web server so that dynamic content can be provided to users of the website.	
01.15	Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on a web server.	
01.16	Analyze server log files to determine trends in web server utilization.	
01.17	Discuss Internet services operation and the security risk imposed by them on the network.	
01.18	Identify vulnerabilities in World Wide Web protocols and counter-measures for securing them.	
01.19	Describe the operation of electronic mail and news services protocols and how to effectively secure them.	
01.20	Describe the operation of file transfer and printing service protocols and how to effectively secure them.	
01.21	Describe the operation of remote access services protocols and how to effectively secure them.	
01.22	Describe the operation of real-time conferencing service protocols and how to effectively secure them.	
01.23	Properly configure and describe the operation of naming and directory services.	
01.24	Describe the operation of authentication and auditing services protocols and how to effectively secure them.	
01.25	Describe the operation of administrative services protocols and how to effectively secure them.	
01.26	Describe the operation of the IP Security protocol.	
01.27	Implement effective measures to secure various service protocols.	
02.0	Maintain and monitor security policies.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify basic network security.	
02.02	Describe purpose and use of packet sniffing, firewalls and proxies.	
02.03	Define web server security.	
02.04	Protect against the risks of directory browsing.	
02.05	Assess client security issues including ActiveX, JavaScript and Cookies.	
02.06	Install and configure network security tools.	
02.07	Explain the strengths, and weaknesses of cryptography as a security tool.	
02.08	Describe authentication and identification schemes.	
02.09	Define secure software.	
02.10	Describe the use and purpose of encryption.	
02.11	Define the advantages of Secure Socket Layer (SSL).	
02.12	Define certificate authority.	
02.13	Identify basic aspects of intrusion detection and steps to protect the web server from these threats.	
02.14	Explain the history of cryptographic methodology.	
02.15	Describe cryptographic attack models.	
02.16	Describe the secret key and public key encryption methodology.	
02.17	Use hashing techniques.	
02.18	Use digital signatures in a network environment.	
02.19	Explain applied cryptography.	
02.20	Use authentication processes in heterogeneous environments.	
02.21	Create secure environment through defensive programming.	
02.22	Explain the basic elements of Security Testing and Auditing.	
02.23	Describe the capabilities of effective signature filter techniques.	
02.24	Explain the importance of architectural design detection of intrusions.	
02.25	Describe interoperability aspects of various commercial IDS solutions.	
02.26	Define and utilize various network based Intrusion Detection Solutions (IDS).	
02.27	Detect various exploitation attempts in a network environment.	
02.28	Explain intrusion detection and denial of service.	
02.29	Describe techniques for gathering intelligence on intrusion detection and the latest tools and techniques used by hackers.	
02.30	Define and recognize structured attacks and differentiate from unstructured attacks.	
02.31	Explain management issues related to intrusion detection.	
02.32	Implement appropriate security measures following risk analysis.	
02.33	
Implement appropriate security measures to minimize risks from hackers.	
02.34	Issue and manage digital certificates.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Phi Beta Lambda and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the intercurricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml