Cybersecurity - Hello!

The lesson is an overview of the 6 pillars of cybersecurity using the hand model as a mnemonic device.

Author: Tina Simpson
Subject: Computer Science
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12
CS Domain: Computing Systems
CS Principle: Communicating About Computing
Standards: MS NI.2.2, NI.2.3, IC.2.4
Materials: Website, https://mpb.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvcy-sci-cyber101/cybersecurity-101/
Tags: Cybersecurity, GenCyber

OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

The lesson is an overview of the 6 pillars of cybersecurity using the hand model as a mnemonic device.

Meta description

  • Grade Level : 6-8, 9-12
  • Subject Area: Computer Science
  • Cybersecurity Concept:
    • Defense in Depth, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Think Like an Adversary, Keep it Simple
  • Computer Science Domains:
    • Computing Systems
  • Computer Science Principles:
    • Communicating About Computing
  • Materials:
  • Considerations:
    • Supplies: blank copy paper, colors, markers, thin plastic food serving gloves, scissors, string Class length: 90 minutes

Lesson Plan

Overview

The lesson is an overview of the 6 pillars of cybersecurity using the hand model as a mnemonic device.

PRE/POST-TEST

Question 1: What does Confidentiality mean? Question 2: What does KISS stand for? Question 3: What is a cipher?

OBJECTIVES

Identify the 6 parts of the hand model Vocabulary: adversary, confidentiality, Integrity, availability, defense

CATCH/HOOK

Have a hand waving on the smartboard. Each student will have a blank piece of paper and told to trace their hands.

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

[10 minutes] A hand will be waving on the smart board. The class opening will be about the hand - 5 digits and the palm. The students will trace their individual hand {right or left} on a blank sheet of copy paper.

[4 minutes] Video about Cybersecurity

[5 minutes] Pre-test on Google form from questions above

[30 minutes}] The teacher will discuss CyberSecurity : what it is, how does it affect the world, where it occurs, when does it affect the student The teacher will discuss each of the 6 pillars and have the student fill in the hand as each pillar is discussed.
GenCyber 6-Concept AKA “The Hand” Index Finger - Confidentiality (shh!!) Ring Finger - Integrity Thumb - Availability (Thumbs up / Good to go!) Middle - Think Like an Adversary Pinky - Keep it Simple Palm - Defense in Depth

To connect all of the 6 pillars use this demonstration:

  • Blow up a glove
  • Tie off at the open end
  • Have the class vote on the strongest pillar
  • POP that pillar (a pen or scissors) ** Repeat** *Do another glove but this time pop the weakest pillar

[10 minutes] Class discussion on how all of the parts work “in hand” with each other. Let the students share any thoughts they have on the matter.

[5 minutes] Post-test Same questions as above

[Enrichment time]Take up the hands to post on the wall outside the classroom. NO NAMES on the display side of the paper - only on the back. Allow the students to decorate or color the hands if possible.

REVIEW

Balloon popping is always fun - it drives home the concept of how all the parts work together.

STANDARDS

MS NI.2.2, NI.2.3, IC.2.4 MS

NI.2.2, NI.2.3, IC.2.4