Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity deals with the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of our data and networks online.

Module Lessons

What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity specialists keep us and our data safe.

In this module, students explore how and why cyber attacks occur and the effects they have on organizations. Students will also research the professionals tasked with managing cybersecurity risks across all industries.

Meet Sam

Sam works on a cyber ops team in a financial company. Students learn about their pathway to an entry level career.

Technical Skills in a Business Context

Skills don't exist in a vacuum

All of the skills and materials covered in this module are couched in real-world contexts, so students come away with knowledge of not just the skills but how they are used and why they are important and valued in the world.

Sector: FinTech

Financial technology is the technology and innovation that aims to compete with traditional financial methods in the delivery of financial services. Sam helps a FinTech company protect their data.

Interpersonal Skills

Students will draft communications with their 'manager' which convey their progress and achievements.

Monitoring Network Traffic

The technical skills taught in this module revolve around monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity. Students will learn how to use industry-standard software in order to find a vulnerability.

The Projects

In the Technical Project, students will utilize a professional-grade network sniffing tool called Wireshark to analyze potential cyber threats on their network.

The final project in this course asks the student to create a presentation (slideshow, video, podcast, etc) to demonstrate the risks of cyber attacks at a FinTech firm and what each employee can do to mitigate those risks.