Cyber-security Fundamentals

1609 Cyber-security Fundamentals

Grade: 10-12 Credit: .5 College Prep

Required Sequence: Successful Completion of an introductory computer course.

As our world becomes increasingly dependent on technology, cyber-security is a topic of growing importance. It is crucial that companies and individuals take precautions to protect themselves from the growing threat of cyber attacks. This course prepares students with crucial skills to be responsible citizens in a digital future. Students will learn foundational cyber-security topics, digital citizenship, cyber hygiene and cryptography. Students will learn the basics of protecting their own data and become aware of how cyber-security is important for the information age in which we live.