Demonstrate an understanding of information security.

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, Download Information Security Activity, Career and Technical Education Consortium of States (CTECS)

• Microsoft Learn Links to an external site. offers classroom resources and materials and instructional techniques that will help enhance instruction and learning for this concept.