AP Cybersecurity

College-level introduction to threats, vulnerabilities, risk analysis, and layered defense across spaces, networks, devices, and applications.

Course Description

AP Cybersecurity examines how cyber risks affect individuals and organizations and how to mitigate them using layered security controls.
Students analyze real-world threats, perform structured risk assessments, detect and investigate attacks, and practice ethical and legal
decision-making related to privacy and data protection. The course emphasizes hands-on work with professional, no-cost tools and culminates
in a capstone project.

Course Units

  • Introduction to Security
  • Securing Spaces
  • Securing Networks
  • Securing Devices
  • Securing Applications & Data

Primary Learning Tools (All Free)

  • Cisco Networking Academy
  • Cyber.org
  • IBM SkillsBuild
  • OWASP

Assessment Types

  • Scenario-based written analyses
  • Hands-on labs
  • Group risk assessments
  • Network and malware investigations
  • Final capstone project

Ethics & Legal Norms

Students study professional norms (responsible access, privacy protection) and legal frameworks governing personally identifiable
information (PII), financial and healthcare data, and education records. Ethical practice is embedded in all labs and projects.

Delivery Options & Tuition

Model What’s Included Live Hours Tuition
Mini-One-on-One Targeted coaching on challenging topics, tool onboarding, lab guidance, capstone mentoring 24 hours $2,856
One-on-One Fully personalized instruction, extended lab time, capstone customization 36–40 hours $119/hour

FAQs

What is AP Cybersecurity?

A college-level course on how digital systems are attacked and defended. It prepares students for majors in computer science,
engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.

Why use these tools instead of a textbook?

The course uses industry-recognized platforms (e.g., Cisco, IBM, OWASP) that are free, aligned to college expectations,
teach practical skills, and are widely used in universities and industry training.

Is this course rigorous?

Yes. Students analyze real cyberattacks, conduct structured risk assessments, use professional tools to detect attacks,
complete hands-on labs, and deliver a capstone project—mirroring a first-year college cybersecurity course.

Is this course appropriate for college admissions?

Yes. AP Cybersecurity appears on transcripts, aligns with STEM/CS pathways, and demonstrates applied problem-solving,
systems thinking, and ethical reasoning.