Help Students Build Cybersecurity Skills for Indiana's Future Workforce

PLTW Cybersecurity gives Indiana high school students hands-on, career-connected experiences in one of the state’s fastest-growing fields — with no-cost professional development available for eligible Indiana educators implementing the course through the statewide initiative.

Learn about PLTW Cybersecurity

Why Cybersecurity Now?

Indiana has more than 20,000 open cybersecurity roles.

PLTW Cybersecurity helps schools respond to this urgent workforce need by giving Indiana students hands-on, career-connected experiences that build readiness for college, credentials, and high-demand careers.

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About PLTW Cybersecurity

PLTW Cybersecurity is a dedicated, full-year high school course that helps students build applied cybersecurity skills through problem-based learning, career-connected scenarios, and hands-on practice in a cyber range.

Designed for students in grade 10 and above, the course gives schools a structured way to expand cybersecurity education while connecting student learning to college, credentials, work-based learning, service, and high-demand careers.

What makes PLTW Cybersecurity different?

Hands-on cyber range practice
Students practice cybersecurity skills in a safe, realistic environment without risk to school systems or networks.

Industry-recognized credential preparation
The course supports student readiness for cybersecurity pathways and industry-recognized credential opportunities like the CompTIA Security+ certification.

AP-aligned learning
PLTW Cybersecurity supports rigorous college and career readiness through alignment with key AP Computer Science Principles and AP Cybersecurity concepts.

Applied cybersecurity topics
Students explore network security, system security, cryptography, digital forensics, ethical computing, and threat investigation.

Educator Core Training and implementation support
PLTW provides the training and support educators need to launch the course with confidence.

Pricing & Funding

For eligible Indiana educators implementing PLTW Cybersecurity through the Indiana statewide initiative, PLTW has secured grant funding to provide no-cost professional development. This helps reduce implementation barriers for Indiana schools ready to expand cybersecurity education.

Annual Participation Fee

$799

Professional Development

No cost to Indiana Educators

Equipment and Supplies

Price varies based on your needs. Contact us today to customize your implementation plan.

Pricing and funding eligibility are subject to PLTW program requirements and availability. Funding available through summer 2027.

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The Indiana Department of Education has launched a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative to expand cybersecurity education and build a military-aligned pathway connecting high schools, two- and four-year institutions, the Indiana National Guard, and employers. Through expanded access to PLTW Cybersecurity and AP Cybersecurity, students can earn high school and college credit, participate in work-based learning, and pursue opportunities aligned to Indiana’s new enrollment, employment, and/or enlistment and service diploma seals.