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State alignment · Virginia
This page maps the Blackbox CLC Cybersecurity I curriculum to competencies in Virginia's CTE cybersecurity courses, starting with Cybersecurity Fundamentals (6302), plus the 12 modules of EC-Council's Ethical Hacking Essentials (EHE) and NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity work roles. Use this as the starting point for a Virginia program proposal, board adoption packet, or Perkins reporting.
Cyber I supports Virginia's 36-week Cybersecurity Fundamentals course (6302), the entry course before Cybersecurity Operations (6304) and Cybersecurity Systems Technology (8628, then 8629). Cyber II supports a second year. Confirm the course code with your CTE specialist.
EC-Council EHE is on VDOE's credential list for Cybersecurity Fundamentals (6302) and Cybersecurity Operations (6304). Cyber I, Unit 10 is the explicit EHE preparation unit. CompTIA Security+ alignment continues through Cyber II.
The Cyber I ethics unit cites Va. Code §18.2-152.3 directly (Virginia Computer Crimes Act) alongside the federal CFAA, so Virginia students see the law that actually governs them.
Module-level mapping
Each row maps one Blackbox CLC unit to the corresponding Virginia CTE cybersecurity competency cluster, the EHE modules it supports, and a NICE Framework work role (v2.2.0 IDs).
| Blackbox CLC unit | Virginia CTE competencies supported | EHE modules | NICE work role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyber I, Unit 1: Orientation & Professional Ethics | Demonstrate ethical behavior; explain laws governing computer use (incl. Va. Code §18.2-152.3); identify acceptable use policies; describe career pathways. | Information Security Fundamentals (laws and regulations); Ethical Hacking Fundamentals | OG-WRL-006 (Cybersecurity Legal Advice) |
| Cyber I, Unit 2: Security Fundamentals | Define CIA triad; differentiate threat, vulnerability, and risk; apply least privilege and defense in depth. | Information Security Fundamentals | PD-WRL-001 (Defensive Cybersecurity) |
| Cyber I, Unit 3: Hardware, OS, Virtualization | Identify hardware and OS components; configure virtual machines for cybersecurity practice; demonstrate snapshot/rollback discipline. | Supports lab setup for all modules | PD-WRL-004 (Infrastructure Support) |
| Cyber I, Unit 4: Networking Fundamentals | Explain TCP/IP, ports, protocols; analyze packet captures; interpret network diagrams. | Network Level Attacks and Countermeasures | PD-WRL-006 (Threat Analysis) |
| Cyber I, Unit 5: Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors | Classify malware families; identify phishing indicators; describe social engineering techniques and threat actor profiles. | Malware Threats; Password Cracking; Social Engineering | PD-WRL-006 (Threat Analysis), PD-WRL-003 (Incident Response) |
| Cyber I, Unit 6: Cryptography & Data Protection | Differentiate symmetric/asymmetric crypto, hashing, signatures, and certificates; explain TLS at a defender's level. | Information Security Fundamentals (cryptography concepts) | DD-WRL-004 (Secure Systems Development) |
| Cyber I, Unit 7: Defensive Security Basics | Harden Windows and Linux endpoints; audit accounts; configure host-based firewalls. | Countermeasures across modules | PD-WRL-004 (Infrastructure Support), PD-WRL-001 (Defensive Cybersecurity) |
| Cyber I, Unit 8: Intro to Ethical Hacking | Apply the ethical hacking methodology under written authorization; perform reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, and report findings. | Ethical Hacking Fundamentals; Ethical Hacking Phase (reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration) | PD-WRL-007 (Vulnerability Analysis) |
| Cyber I, Unit 9: Web, Cloud, IoT Security | Describe HTTP/HTTPS internals, cloud shared responsibility, IoT security realities, and emerging AI security concerns. | Web Application Attacks; Wireless, Mobile, IoT and OT Attacks; Cloud Computing Threats | PD-WRL-004 (Infrastructure Support), PD-WRL-006 (Threat Analysis) |
| Cyber I, Unit 10: Capstone & EHE Credential Prep | Assemble cyber portfolio; demonstrate readiness for EC-Council Ethical Hacking Essentials credential. | Review of all 12 EHE modules, including Penetration Testing Fundamentals | OG-WRL-014 (Systems Security Management) |
Course codes are from the VDOE CTE Resource Center (6302 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, 6304 Cybersecurity Operations, 8628 Cybersecurity Systems Technology, 8629 Cybersecurity Systems Technology, Advanced). Competency wording is summarized. Districts should confirm against the current adopted edition, and we will issue a signed letter referencing the exact framework version on request.
For Virginia CTE specialists
We'll send a signed PDF alignment letter referencing your school's adopted CTE framework version, the units we cover, and the credential outcomes. Typical turnaround: 5 business days.
Other states with active alignment letters available on request: Florida, Texas, Maryland, North Carolina. Don't see yours? Tell us.