Grade 15 - Information Technology

Introduction to Cybersecurity (Credit: 0.50)

This one-semester course is intended to introduce you to the concepts of cybersecurity. This course has 13 lessons and 5 Course Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. In Introduction to Cybersecurity, you will examine key cybersecurity concepts and programs. You will identify the different types of cybersecurity threats and errors. You will explain how to protect your computer system, networks, and data from various cyber attacks. You will describe the process of risk assessment, mitigation, and incident handling. You will examine various laws, standards, and ethical issues related to cybersecurity. Finally, you will explore the career opportunities in the field of cybersecurity.