The Cybersecurity thread is where computing meets malicious actors who exploit it for nefarious purposes. This thread deals with securing computing systems against various kinds of threats. It instills a security mindset that focuses on threats people and systems may face, how their vulnerabilities may be exploited, and how to detect, prevent or mitigate attacks that target information systems. In addition to building technologies that provide improved security, students also learn the broader context for cybersecurity and privacy by understanding how they impact people, organizations and society.