zyBooks helps security students succeed
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
Why zyBooks for teaching security?
Integrated cybersecurity labs and case studies
✅ Guided walkthrough virtual-machine-based labs
✅ Real-world case study analysis
✅ Open-ended scenario lab challenges
How does zyBooks’ integrated approach work?
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)
Complete security curriculum
zyBooks for IT, IS, and CS courses with Dr. Babak Shoraka
Built for Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, and Cybersecurity programs
Information Technology
- Secure network design with segmentation, zero trust, and firewalls
- Secure remote access with VPN, IPSec, SSH, and TLS/HTTPS
- Endpoint security with hardening, patch management, EDR, and DLP
- Cloud security controls, logging, and security monitoring workflows
- Security automation and orchestration in day-to-day operations
Information Systems
- Risk management and risk analysis
- Privacy lifecycle, data classification, and privacy technologies
- Governance alignment, compliance requirements, and security policy development
- Cybersecurity resilience, continuity planning, and breach impact analysis
- Security awareness, personnel training, and organizational culture
Computer Science
- Cryptography foundations and public key infrastructure
- Identity, authentication protocols, and access control models
- Application security vulnerabilities spanning injection, cross-site scripting, and API attacks
- Secure software development practices with input validation, code review, and fuzzing
- Secure network and application protocols (SSH, TLS/HTTPS, IPSec)
Cybersecurity
- Threat actors, attack vectors, social engineering, and malware techniques
- Security assessment with vulnerability management and penetration testing
- Incident response processes and digital forensics investigations
- Threat intelligence, indicators of compromise, and TTP analysis with real-world case studies
- Security standards, frameworks, and organizational policies
Key platform features
Student testimonial
Simple implementation
Easy steps to better student outcomes
1. Request evaluation (2 minutes)
- Choose your course
- Get full platform access
- No commitment or payment required
2. 30-minute peer-to-peer demo
- Book a one-on-one session with an IT education expert
- See interactive features in your specific course context
- Ask technical questions about implementation
3. Assign to class (try with students)
- Test interactive activities with your students
- Watch engagement analytics in real-time
- See the difference in class preparation
- Get support for your students
4. Faculty support section
- Training on platform features
- Technical support throughout the trial
- Implementation consultation
- Custom content assistance
- Get instructor support
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