Foundations of Cybersecurity

(Enrollment Based)

Course No. CTPCY

Semesters: 2; Credits: 1

Grades: 9-10

This course develops the knowledge and skills needed to master fundamental concepts of cybersecurity. Students in the course will develop a basic foundation for continuing their cybersecurity education and choosing a career in the cybersecurity field. Students will explore the challenges facing information security professionals related to ethics, system security, network security, and application security. Students will conduct risk assessments and develop and implement security policies to mitigate those risks. Students will examine trends in cyber- attacks, common vulnerabilities, and the emergence of cyber terrorism.