Introduction

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Lets do a Knowledge Check Before Starting

Welcome to our Cybersecurity Curriculum, designed especially for teens, their parents and teachers. In this program, we'll explore the world of cybersecurity in a straightforward and practical way, using hands-on activities to reinforce your learning and understanding.

You'll learn what cybersecurity is, why it matters, and how to protect yourself in the digital world.

We'll cover the following topics:

• Passwords, their limitations and strategies on how to best create and use them.

• Understanding Social Engineering and ways that it is used by malicious agents to compromise virtual and physical systems alike as well as tips and tricks to protect yourself.

• Demystifying and analyzing the different areas of Hacking. What it is and why it is much more than we think.

Tools:

All the material needed is contained or linked within this site and you will always have access to the most up-to-date version of the content.

• A Browser to access this site. It all works on desktops, laptops and mobile devices.

• For some of the hands-on activities, you will need an internet connection to access the following sites:

  • Gandalf Lakera ai

  • Manual code guess

  • Automated code guess

  • Government of Canada - The 7 red flags of phishing

• Curiosity, an open mind and a willingness to explore.

So, let's embark on this cybersecurity journey together, where you'll gain practical knowledge and skills that can make your digital life safer and even set you on a path to an exciting and rewarding career.

🍎Teacher's Corner

Included within this curriculum we have included:

• Slide deck with speaker notes.

• Activities in Scratch, micro:bits, p5js and HTML/CSS/JS.

• More information including videos and PDFs about Social Engineering.

• Phishing resources.

• Videos about Ethical Hacking.

🍃Sustainable Development Goals

Cybersecurity relates to some of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being

• SDG #4: Quality Education

• SDG #5: Gender Equality

• SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

• SDG #9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

• SDG #11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• SDG #17: Partnerships for the Goals

Visit to learn more: https://sdgs.un.org/goals