Harrison Central High launches new AP Cybersecurity pilot program

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison Central High School announce its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education to launch a new advanced placement cybersecurity pilot program for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The initiative is part of a statewide effort to provide students with the skills necessary to thrive in the evolving field.

The AP cybersecurity program will equip students with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in areas such as data protection, network security, and ethical hacking.

Students will gain a deeper understanding of how to protect digital information from cyber threats, preparing them for both college and career opportunities in technology.

Harrison Central High School is one of only three schools in the state to launch the pilot program.

The Mississippi Department of Education will continue to monitor the program’s success and explore expanding the initiative to other high schools across the state in the future years.