TALK TO THE HAND – DEFENSE IN DEPTH

Defense in depth is a strategy that leverages multiple security measures to protect an organization's assets. The thinking is that if one line of defense is compromised, additional layers exist as a backup to ensure that threats are stopped along the way.

Author: Lorraine Grice
Subjects: Cybersecurity, Technology
Grade Level: 9-12
CS Domain: Impacts of Computing
CS Principles: Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Communicating About Computing
Standards: N/A
Materials: Website, micro:bit, HANDbook handout
Tags: Cybersecurity, GenCyber, micro:bit

OVERVIEW

Activity Overview:

Defense in depth is a strategy that leverages multiple security measures to protect an organization’s assets. The thinking is that if one line of defense is compromised, additional layers exist as a backup to ensure that threats are stopped along the way.

Meta description

  • Grade Level : 9-12
  • Subject Area: Technology
  • Cybersecurity Concept:
    • Defense in Depth
  • Computer Science Domains:
    • Impacts of Computing
  • Computer Science Principles:
    • Fostering an Inclusive Computing Culture, Communicating About Computing
  • Materials:
    • Website, micro:bit, HANDbook handout
  • Considerations:
    • Be acquainted with the content

Lesson Plan

Overview

Defense in depth is a strategy that leverages multiple security measures to protect an organization’s assets. The thinking is that if one line of defense is compromised, additional layers exist as a backup to ensure that threats are stopped along the way.

PRE/POST-TEST

What does Defense in Depth mean to me? What risks are Associated with Defense in Depth not being implemented? How can Defense in Depth be used to prevent attacks?

OBJECTIVES

Define Defense in Depth means Identify the risks associated with Defense in Depth not being implemented Describe how can Defense in Depth strategies can be used to prevent attacks

CATCH/HOOK

Take out their glove and label the appropriate area for Defense in Depth and decorate it as desired

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

We are going to start this lesson by watching a short video. Then we will view a PowerPoint presentation to help you develop responses to the questions of: What does Defense in Depth mean to me? What risks are Associated with Defense in Depth not being implemented? How can Defense in Depth be used to prevent attacks?

CyberSecurity Fundamentals – Defense in Depth - https://youtu.be/hQXvsfoEhfg PowerPoint Presentation – Defense In Depth – What is it? - https://slideplayer.com/slide/6847229/

HAND – label the palm in your handbook, answer the following questions on this same page:

  1.    What does Defense in Depth mean to me?

  2.    What risks are Associated with Defense in Depth not being implemented?

  3.    How can Defense in Depth be used to prevent attacks?

REVIEW

Culminating activities for this lesson may include: updating the HANDbook, revisiting the K-W-L chart, designing a visual aid to explain the importance of thinking like an adversary.

STANDARDS

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21.0 Configure, compare and contrast methods for mobile security and hardware platforms. 22.0 Identify and enterprise attack vectors, remove malware, viruses, and other security risk software from desktops, laptop, and mobile devices. 23.0 Demonstrate proficiency identifying, and mitigating malicious threats using social and human elements in the workplace. 48.0 Demonstrate an understanding of network security threats and mitigation techniques.