This course gives students a broad exposure to the many aspects of digital and information security, while encouraging socially responsible choices and ethical behavior. It inspires algorithmic thinking, computational thinking, and especially, “outside-the-box” thinking. Students explore the many educational and career paths available to cyber security experts, as well as other careers that comprise the field of information security. The course includes problem-based learning, where students role-play as cyber security experts and train as cyber security experts train.
