Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity program is a dynamic course that immerses you into the rapidly expanding world of cybersecurity, ethical hacking, and digital protection. This program takes students in many exciting directions, introducing roles such as security analyst, penetration tester, systems administrator, and computer crime investigator while building a strong foundation in computer systems, networking, and security practices.

Students will explore both fundamental and emerging cyber threats, gaining hands-on experience through labs, simulations, and real-world problem-solving activities that prepare them to protect themselves, their families, and future employers from online risks.

With an emphasis on collaboration, communication, and adaptability, the course equips students with essential skills for success in a constantly evolving security landscape and provides pathways to industry certifications, college programs, and careers in the cybersecurity field.

Launch your future in digital defense. Learn how to protect networks, outsmart threats, and keep people safe in an increasingly connected world.

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Program Objectives

    • Learn the core concepts of cybersecurity, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

    • Understand the global importance of cybersecurity in business, government, and daily life.

    • Explore computer components, system architecture, and operating system management.

    • Gain skills in configuring, securing, and maintaining Windows and Linux environments.

    • Learn the basics of computer networking, including IP addressing, routing, switching, and protocols.

    • Understand how networks function and how vulnerabilities are identified and mitigated.

    • Study common cyber threats such as malware, phishing, ransomware, and social engineering.

    • Examine how attackers exploit vulnerabilities and how organizations respond.

    • Practice securing systems and networks using firewalls, antivirus tools, authentication protocols, and encryption.

    • Learn strategies for incident detection, response, and recovery

    • Conduct supervised ethical hacking simulations to identify and fix security weaknesses.

    • Explore penetration testing methodologies and responsible cyber behavior.

    • Learn the basics of digital evidence collection, data recovery, and forensic investigation tools.

    • Analyze how cybersecurity professionals solve cases and track attacks.

    • Gain hands-on experience with industry tools such as Wireshark, Kali Linux, SIEM platforms, and network analyzers.

    • Practice real-world troubleshooting and system hardening in a safe, controlled environment.

    • Explore cybersecurity careers such as security analyst, network administrator, forensic technician, and penetration tester.

    • Prepare for entry-level industry certifications such as CompTIA ITF+, A+, Security+, or Cybersecurity Analyst fundamentals.