Cyber Security is an elective offered to students in Year 9. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the various threats, vulnerabilities and safeguards related to digital information and infrastructure. This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect and defend information systems.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Cyber Security Fundamentals.
• Learn about network security: Students will understand the principles of network security, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems and secure network design.
• Develop skills in cryptography: students will learn about encryption and decryption techniques, digital signatures and public key infrastructure.
• Understand computer forensics: Students will learn how to collect, analyse and preserve electronic evidence for cyber crime investigations.
• Learn about ethical hacking: Students will understand the techniques used by ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities and secure systems.
• Understand legal and ethical issues: Students will learn about the legal and ethical issues related to Cyber Security, including privacy, intellectual property and cyber laws.

This course aims to inspire students to explore the field of Cyber Security, whether they’re interested in pursuing a career in this area or simply want to learn how to protect their own digital information.