AP Cybersecurity

This AP cybersecurity course teaches students defense concepts from physical security to applications and data.
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Grade Band:
9-12th Grade
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Course Type:
Core
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Course Length:
80 hrs
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Level:
Intermediate
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Video-Based Lessons
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Earns Certifications
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Capstone Project
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Project Portfolio
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Teacher-Led
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Activity Worksheets
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Slideshow Presenaions
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Self Grading Quizzes

Description

CYS1 introduces students to foundational cybersecurity concepts through a progressive, hands-on curriculum. Students begin with understanding threats and human factors, then layer security knowledge from physical spaces through networks, devices, applications, and data. Each unit balances conceptual understanding with practical skills, including both design thinking (policy creation, risk assessment) and technical implementation (configuration, coding, scripting).

Certifications

Upon completing this course, students will be prepared to earn the following industry-recognized certification(s):
AP Cybersecurity Credential

Course Outline

Cybersecurity Foundations & Human Factors

Physical & Wireless Security

Network Security

Endpoint & Device Security

Application Security & Cryptography

Capstone Project & Course Review

Course Projects

Through a combination of follow-along projects and self-directed activities, students build a unique coding project portfolio demonstrating the skills and knowledge they acquire.
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