The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Education Training Assistance Program (CETAP) equips K-12 teachers with cybersecurity curricula and education tools. Through the CETAP grant, Cyber.org, Bossier City, Louisiana, develops and distributes free cybersecurity, STEM, and computer science curricula to K-12 educators across the country. The curricula comprises the Cyber Interstate – a robust library of cyber-based curricula that provides opportunities for students to become aware of cyber issues, engage in cybersecurity education, and enter cybersecurity career fields. These programs focus on growing and educating the next generation cyber-literate workforce.

[…] students not only understand the content, but are able to utilize it in projects that reflect real world scenarios”
- Julie Malone, High School Teacher from Louisiana

It opens their eyes to ideas outside the box for career choices."
- Dave Handt, Math Teacher from North Dakota

The foundational principles that this curriculum helped build for my students has ignited an interest in programming and coding in my students who have never been exposed to it before."
-Joy Johnston, Programming and Coding Teacher
from Virginia

Project-driven Curricula

Explore and download lesson plans, assessments, and other materials for K-12 science, STEM, and computer science by requesting access to Cyber.org's library of Curricula.

Professional Development

Schedule STEM, cyber, and computer science professional development in your area.

Programs

Involving students in cybersecurity can extend beyond the school year. Summer camp programs, like Cyber Discovery and GenCyber, provide hands-on cybersecurity learning activities to middle-school and high-school students.  Learn more about programs on Cyber.org's events page.

Student Resources

In addition to curricula for K-12 educators, Cyber.org offers resources for out-of-the-classroom settings. Activities and articles are available for students, parents, educators, and activity leaders looking to enhance students’ awareness and understanding of STEM, computer science, and cybersecurity topics.

DHS also offers cybersecurity career awareness resources including tip cards, fun educational posters, and informational one-pagers to share with students in the classroom, during extracurricular activities, and at home. Use these resources to introduce students to the cybersecurity field and spark an interest in cybersecurity as a career. Please download the resources below: