Cyber Security for Computer Science (CS4CS)

CS4CS is an introduction to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and computer science for high school students with any or no background experience in cybersecurity or computer programming. Throughout the program, students will learn from lessons focused on a spectrum of topics such as “white-hat” hacking, cryptography, steganography, digital forensics, privacy, data usage, and other issues relevant to the fast-growing cyber industry.

Coursework

Participants learn various software tools and techniques used to detect cyber threats and investigate their origins and purposes, and cover topics such as the use of ciphers in protecting computer networks and developing coding skills. Students also explore some of the behavioral science that helps us understand and mitigate threats like phishing scams, identity theft and the like. Additionally, CS4CS students participate in Irondale, a mandatory program led by theater teaching artists who use improv to boost communication and public speaking skills, adding a unique dimension to their learning experience.