Focus: We focus on exploring basic concepts of privacy, identifying trusted adults, and understanding “stranger danger” online.

Students will gain an understanding of knowing which games are age-appropriate and why it’s important to only play with friends they know in real life.

Focus: We focus on safe browsing, recognizing secure websites, basic password creation, and understanding cyberbullying.

Students will gain an understanding of in-game chat risks, not sharing personal information in games, and reporting suspicious behavior.

Focus: We focus on exploring Social media awareness, privacy settings, the importance of secure passwords, understanding phishing and smartphone best practices.

Students will gain an understanding of recognizing scams and in-game purchases, using privacy settings on gaming platforms, and managing screen time.

Focus: We focus on cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, online scams, and digital footprints.

Students will gain an understanding of digital currency, recognizing predatory behavior, and protecting personal information on streaming and social media platforms.

The ITG Digital Defenders Tech Prep Program is a career-focused cybersecurity pathway for 11th and 12th grade students. Integrated into their high school curriculum, students earn both graduation credit and college credits in IT and cybersecurity. Through hands-on labs, real-world scenarios, and expert instruction, students build skills in cyber defense, digital ethics, and risk management—while preparing to earn industry-recognized certifications like CompTIA Security+ or ITF+. No experience needed—just a passion to protect and learn.