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Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking · 🏫 University of Southern California

USC Pre-College Programs - Introduction to Cybersecurity: From Securing Systems to Ethical Hacking

Students earn a Certificate of Completion from USC that can be included with college applications, with coursework designed and taught by distinguished USC faculty and staff.

🔥 High School 🕒 2-week Pre-College Program Online Beginner-friendly 💰 $1,990 total

About this camp

This online course introduces high school students to core cybersecurity concepts, including real-world applications, risk assessment, security standards and frameworks, and the Internet of Things. Students will also develop basic ethical hacking skills. The program aims to provide a strong foundation in information technology, networks, and data protection. Through recorded lectures, academic exercises, research assignments, and labs, participants will gain an understanding of cybersecurity principles and learn to conduct cyber risk assessments. The course is designed to equip students with knowledge to get a head start on futures in cybersecurity.

What a typical day looks like

Students engage with recorded lectures, academic exercises, research assignments, and labs at their own pace.

Best suited for

This program is ideal for high school students aged 14 and older who are interested in exploring cybersecurity and ethical hacking at a collegiate level.

What you'll learn

Core Cybersecurity Concepts Real-World Applications of Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Management Security Standards and Frameworks Internet of Things (IoT) Security Ethical Hacking Skills Information Technology and Networks

Location

Virtual

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