zyBooks Helps Security Students Succeed
Interactive security courseware that fits any program, from information security to computer science to IT.
From Technical Skills to Real-World Readiness
A modern approach to learning Information Security:
- Immediate engagement through interactive activities – Research-backed interactive activities and real-world security scenarios replace textbook reading, creating deeper understanding and higher engagement in every class
- Adapts to your program’s unique needs – Flexible content scales from technical depth for CS majors, practical applications for IT students, and accessible fundamentals for business programs – all in one comprehensive resource
- Hands-on cybersecurity labs with no setup required – Students practice real security scenarios like malware creation, network analysis, and vulnerability assessment in safe, built-in environments
- Prepares students for career success – Content aligns directly with CompTIA Security+ certification, giving students marketable credentials alongside hands-on labs and real-world case studies
How does zyBooks’ integrated approach work?
Integrated Cybersecurity Labs and Case Studies
- Guided technical walkthrough labs
- Real-world case study analysis with homework
- Open-ended scenario lab challenges
Autograded Labs Save You Time and Help Your Students
- Immediate feedback
- Labs save state for 72 hours
- Track time spent by students and see progress before class starts
“At Metro Community College, the faculty handles all grading, we don’t have TAs, so grading takes time we could spend mentoring students. The less time we spend grading, the better the courses become because we can focus on interaction.”
– Instructor, Metropolitan Community College (Omaha, NE)
zyBooks for IT, IS, and CS Courses with Dr. Babak Shoraka
Complete Security Curriculum
Whether your students are IS, CIS, IT, Cybersecurity, or Business majors
- IS/CIS
Coverage of Risk Management, Privacy Issues, Cybersecurity Resilience - Computer Science
Cryptography (theory & practice), Security best practices, malware - IT/CIT
Network security, cloud security, incident response, - Cybersecurity
Risk management, Best practices, digital forensics, standards & policies
Key Platform Features
- Real-world applications
- Auto-graded labs
- Student Progress tracking
- Customizing your zyBook
- Streamlining assignment creation
- Practice certification exams
- Assessment tool
- 1300+ question test bank
- Deep Linking with your LMS using LTI 1.3
Simple Implementation
- Request evaluation
- 30 Minute Peer-to-Peer Demo
- Assign to Class
- Faculty Support
All Research Research
Information Technology Blog Posts
Innovative thinking, strategies and techniques for teaching IT.
Ready to see zyBooks in action?
Schedule a demo to get a walkthrough of zyBooks with a classroom learning solutions expert, or try an evaluation copy on your own.