AP Cybersecurity
College Board-Aligned Cybersecurity Curriculum
Curriculum Features
Everything you need to deliver an exceptional computer science education experience.
AI-graded FRQs
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Web-based Platform
No downloads, no hassles, everything integrated in one place, online.
AI-Grading
Give you back hours of time with personalized, instant feedback for your student.
Code Comments
View and provide detailed comments and feedback on your student's code.
Plagiarism Detection
Find plagiarized responses and maintain academic integrity automatically.
Cyber Range
Tackle real-world cybersecurity labs and master Linux with our zero-setup, browser-based Cyber Range.
Full Linux System
Every student gets their own isolated Linux machine with a real terminal and dedicated file system.
Real Cybersecurity Labs
Give your students experience solving real-world cybersecurity challenges professionals experience every day.
Customize Your Curriculum
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Student EngagementKahoot-like platform that features Multiple Choice, Select the error, drag and drop, and Fill in the Code questions.
Group Projects
Collaborative LearningStudents can collaborate on shared workspaces to complete various coding activities.
Unplugged Activities
Hands-On LearningStep away from the screen and spark a hands-on, collaborative activity that draws every student into the conversation.
Course Breakdown
6 units across 110 class periods, structured around 45-minute lessons. Designed to complete before the AP Exam in May, with time for additional review.
Unit 1: Introduction to Security
Students explore the foundations of cybersecurity and learn how attackers exploit human behavior and technological vulnerabilities.
Unit 2: Securing Spaces
Students learn how cybersecurity extends beyond digital systems into physical environments. They explore how physical access and environmental vulnerabilities can compromise computer systems.
Unit 3: Securing Networks
This unit focuses on protecting computer networks from unauthorized access and cyber attacks.
Unit 4: Linux and Virtual Machines
Students learn how virtual machines and Linux provide a controlled environment for navigating systems, managing files, and analyzing security logs.
Unit 5: Securing Devices
Students examine vulnerabilities in computing devices and the techniques used to protect them.
Unit 6: Securing Applications and Data
Students learn how to identify vulnerabilities and protect applications and data using permissions and cryptography.
Course Details
Designed to integrate seamlessly into your existing computer science curriculum.
Course Information
Standards Alignment
Every unit maps to the computer science frameworks your district already reports on.
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