{"id":432322,"date":"2026-10-19T20:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/432322\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T20:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T20:46:12","slug":"florida-virtual-school-adds-new-cybersecurity-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/432322\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Virtual School adds new cybersecurity courses"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Florida Virtual School has expanded its cybersecurity offerings, adding an Advanced Placement course and a new introductory class for the 2026-27 school year.<\/p>\n

More than 600 students have enrolled in AP Career Kickstart Cybersecurity, according to FLVS. The school describes the class as equivalent to a one-semester college-level cybersecurity course.<\/p>\n

FLVS also introduced IT Fundamentals as the entry-level course in its Applied Cybersecurity Program of Study.<\/p>\n

Building cybersecurity skills<\/p>\n

The pathway covers computer and network security, risk management, incident response and penetration testing, which involves identifying security weaknesses in computer systems.<\/p>\n

Students can also pursue industry certifications, including CompTIA Tech+ and CIW Web Security Associate.<\/p>\n

According to FLVS, the CompTIA Tech+ credential can qualify students for college credit toward select associate degree programs at Florida state colleges through the state\u2019s Gold Standard Career Pathways Articulation Agreement.<\/p>\n

Those programs include computer information technology, computer programming and analysis, data science technology and network systems technology.<\/p>\n

A Brevard student\u2019s career plans<\/p>\n

Brent Jourdan, a 10th grader in Brevard County who takes individual courses through FLVS Flex, said his interest in computers began around age 7.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese courses have helped me develop my knowledge of computer systems and cybersecurity while building the skills that will help prepare me for college and a future career in security operations,\u201d Jourdan said.<\/p>\n

He hopes to analyze security alerts, investigate suspicious activity and help protect computer systems.<\/p>\n

FLVS announced the expanded offerings during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. More information about its courses is available on the Florida Virtual School website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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