"So, you want to work for the DNI"

This is an introduction to the CyberSecurity aspect of National Intelligence

Author: Jerry Updike
Grade Level: 9-12
Standards: No standard, as this is tied to club work, but it is an extension of AP Historical style questioning skills (Causation, Comparison, Similarities/Differences, Cause/Effect)
Materials: Website, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, Sphero

OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

This is an introduction to the CyberSecurity aspect of National Intelligence

Meta description

  • Grade Level : 9-12
  • Subject Area: Computer Science, Social Studies, Technology
  • Cybersecurity Concept:
    • Confidentiality, Think Like an Adversary, Keep it Simple
  • Computer Science Domains:
    • Networks and The Internet, Data Analysis, Algorithms and Programming
  • Computer Science Principles:
    • Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Collaborating Around Computing
  • Materials:
    • Website, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, Sphero
  • Considerations:
    • What all this stuff is…

Lesson Plan

Overview

This is an introduction to the CyberSecurity aspect of National Intelligence

PRE/POST-TEST

What is the CIA Triad and the 5 parts of the hand of CyberSecurity

OBJECTIVES

Demonstrate understanding of key concepts Students will be able to create a physical example to share with club members and community

CATCH/HOOK

So, you want to work for the DNI?

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

The students will be introduced into the basics of CyberSecurity and how it fits within the DNI (national intelligence) framework. They will then do a research paper and create a project using the micro:bit to demonstrate a skill or concept they learned

REVIEW

Students will be able to build onto what was learned and create a higher level lesson which could be shared at the community event

STANDARDS

No standard, as this is tied to club work, but it is an extension of AP Historical style questioning skills (Causation, Comparison, Similarities/Differences, Cause/Effect) FL