Demo audit · Oct 14, 2026
ITN 260: Network Security Basics
Tidewater Community College · CIP 11.1003 · Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA MSA
Curriculum Decay Index
38%
AI-Susceptibility Rate
62%
Alignment Status
Partially Aligned
5 decaying · 5 critical gaps
Perkins V Eligibility
$148,500
Eligible · Sec. 135(b)
Regional Skill Demand vs. Current Syllabus
24-month job-posting growth in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA compared with syllabus coverage.
Decaying / Obsolete Competencies
| Skill | 24m Growth | Status | Action Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEP / WPA1 wireless encryption | -41% | Obsolete | Remove module; replace with WPA3 & 802.1X lab |
| Perimeter-only firewall models | -28% | Decaying | Reframe within Zero Trust architecture |
| Signature-based antivirus | -22% | Decaying | Add EDR/XDR behavioral detection unit |
| Manual log review | -35% | Obsolete | Replace with SIEM query lab (Splunk/Sentinel) |
| Static password policies | -18% | Decaying | Introduce MFA, passkeys & FIDO2 |
Critical Market Gaps
| Missing Skill | Demand | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| AI-assisted threat detection | +171% | Critical |
| Zero Trust network access (ZTNA) | +142% | Critical |
| Cloud security posture (CSPM) | +118% | High |
| SOC tier-1 triage workflows | +96% | High |
| OT/ICS security (maritime & defense) | +73% | Medium |
Assessment Conversion
Legacy · AI-Vulnerable
Essay: Describe the CIA Triad
Write a 500-word essay explaining confidentiality, integrity and availability with examples.
AI completion risk: 91%
SYNAPSE-ED · Authentic Performance Task
Live Breach Simulation: Port of Virginia SOC
In a sandboxed SIEM, triage 40 real-world alerts from a simulated maritime logistics network, isolate the compromised host, and brief a mock CISO in a 5-minute recorded stand-up.
AI completion risk: 12%