Welcome & Framing

Students learning cybersecurity fundamentals in a classroom

Today’s goal

You are going to learn the core ideas behind cybersecurity in a way that helps you make good decisions—not just memorize terms.

What you will be able to do by the end of Day 1

Explain what cybersecurity is (and what it is not)
Use the CIA Triad to think clearly about security problems
Use a simple risk model to prioritize what to do first
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and controls
Explain beginner-level security concepts in networking, the web, and identity
Describe why logging and incident response matter

How we will learn

Short lessons with examples
Hands-on activities and small labs
Lots of “think like a defender” practice

Ground rules

Ask questions early.
It is normal not to know the jargon—focus on the ideas.
We will use real-world examples. Keep discussions respectful and practical.

Warm-up (3 minutes)

In one sentence:

What does “cybersecurity” mean to you right now?