Introduction to Cybersecurity
Dive into a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including fundamental cybersecurity concepts, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, network security, cryptography, security policies and governance, incident response, ethical hacking, and emerging technologies. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will develop the skills necessary to protect digital assets and respond to cybersecurity incidents. The course culminates in a capstone project where students apply their learning to real-world cybersecurity challenges.
Target Learner
Target Learner
Grade 10-12
Grade 10-12
Contact Hours
Contact Hours
65
65
Learning targets
By the end of this course students will be able to:
Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of cybersecurity.
Identify and analyze various types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
Apply secure coding practices to prevent common vulnerabilities in Python.
Configure and manage basic network security measures.
Implement cryptographic techniques to secure data and communications.
Develop and execute a comprehensive incident response plan.
Sample project
Course outline
What you'll learn in this course
Unit
Unit
Unit
Privacy and Security
Privacy and Security
Privacy and Security
Unit
Unit
Unit
Systems
Systems
Systems
Unit
Unit
Unit
Networks
Networks
Networks
Unit
Unit
Unit
Cryptography
Cryptography
Cryptography
Unit
Unit
Unit
Modern Threats
Modern Threats
Modern Threats
Project
Project
Project
Response Plan
Response Plan
Response Plan
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