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# Introduction

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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.&#x20;

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](https://gandalf.lakera.ai/)
  * [Manual code guess](https://editor.p5js.org/Garcila/full/zLvlZywIO)
  * [Automated code guess](https://editor.p5js.org/Garcila/full/Hd9IxGFci)
  * [Government of Canada - The 7 red flags of phishing](https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/7-red-flags-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.

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Included within this curriculum we have included:

* &#x20;[Slide deck](/cybersecurity/slide-deck.md) with speaker notes.&#x20;
* Activities in [Scratch, micro:bits, p5js and HTML/CSS/JS](/cybersecurity/resources/password-activites.md).
* More information including videos and PDFs about [Social Engineering](/cybersecurity/resources/social-engineering.md).
* [Phishing](/cybersecurity/resources/phishing.md) resources.
* Videos about [Ethical Hacking](/cybersecurity/resources/hacking.md).

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Cybersecurity relates to some of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):&#x20;

* SDG #3: Good Health and Well-Being&#x20;
* 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>

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