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Introduction to cybersecurity

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Why this, why now

This unit takes pupils on a journey of discovery about techniques used by cybercriminals to steal data, disrupt systems and infiltrate networks. They will consider the value of data to organisations and what it is used for. They will look at social engineering techniques and common cybercrimes.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 5 / 6

Introduction to cybersecurity

This unit takes pupils on a journey of discovery about techniques used by cybercriminals to steal data, disrupt systems and infiltrate networks. They will consider the value of data to organisations and what it is used for. They will look at social engineering techniques and common cybercrimes.

6 lessons
  1. Preventing cyber attacks
  2. Malicious software
  3. Social engineering
  4. Protecting personal data
  5. Hacking and brute force attacks
  6. Protecting networks from security threats