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.
Programming Environment: Students modify and run programs in the browser using the CodeHS online editor.
Students will be able to modify text-based programs in HTML, JavaScript, SQL, and simulate shell commands.
Students will also participate in simulated cyberattacks on safe sites in order to learn how to mitigate cyber-attacks
Students will be able to document their processes and discuss best practices for preventing cyber
attacks.
Quizzes: Each lesson includes at least one formative short multiple-choice quiz. At the end of each module,
students take a summative multiple choice quiz that assesses their knowledge of the concepts covered in the
module.
Prerequisites: The Advanced Cybersecurity course is designed as a capstone course in the cybersecurity
pathway. Students should have completed The Fundamentals of Cybersecurity course before taking this course