$99
for 3 classes
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Completed by 12 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.4
Number of reviews:(24 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 3 weeks
3-10 learners per class
55 min
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The course utilizes a blended classroom approach. The content is a mix of web-based and physical activities. Students will modify existing code and run it in the browser, investigate cyber related topics and reflect on them and discuss them, create digital presentations, and engage in in-person collaborative exercises with classmates. Teachers utilize tools and resources provided by CodeHS to leverage time in the classroom and give focused 1-on-1 attention to students. Prerequisites: The Introduction to Cybersecurity course is designed for beginners to intermediate computer science students with at least some knowledge and interest in computer science. The course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive, making it engaging for those new to computer science.
Learning Goals
Module 1: What is Cybersecurity? (
This module gives an introduction to cybersecurity. It focuses on why cybersecurity is important, recent threats
to cybersecurity, and different careers in the field.
Module 2: Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene
This module includes topics on Internet etiquette and how to stay safe on the world wide web. We will also look
at the potential effects of our digital footprints, how to protect information from online risks, and the implications
of cyberbullying. Finally, the module includes how to find and cite quality resources online
Module 3: Project: PSA
Students create a final project to apply Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene content by creating a PSA
Module 4: The ABCs of Cryptography
In this module, we will dive into the history of cryptography systems, the motivation behind using encryption
systems, and basic cryptography systems. Additionally, we will explore topics on how to use cryptography,
cryptology, and cryptanalysis to decode a message without the use of a key. Finally, we will look into more
advanced cryptographic topics like public-key cryptography and hash functions.Other Details
Supply List
Multiple handouts on each session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach coding to children, Python, Javascript and block
I also teach coding to adults Javascript and python
I have been a technology worker and teacher for over 24 yrs
I run a coding school for 5yrs now and enjoy teaching others.
No greater joy or fulfillment than when someone gets it after trying for some time. I also teach Microsoft Office products and work in the field. I enjoy hanging with my kid's bike riding
and drone flying around our backyard. My kids are also coders and make games for them and their friends.
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