INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST: BATTLING CYBERATTACKS AND HACKERS
LESSON PLAN OVERVIEW Career: Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems from unauthorized access. Their responsibilities are continually expanding as the number of cyberattacks increases. Lesson: This lesson plan includes activities to introduce students to the information security analyst career by learning some of the concepts and skills used by security analysts. Grade Level: High School Learning Objectives: 〉 〉 〉
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Students will explore the role of information security analysts in protecting computer systems and data from being hacked. Students will learn about encryption algorithms and create a cipher. Students will research and discuss current methods of preventing hacking and cyberattacks and will complete a strategic planning exercise to create a public information program to help others practice better online security. Students will also gain an insight into the information security analyst profession, including common job tasks, salary, career pathway, and credentials required to perform the job.
Materials Needed: Activity #1: Creating a Cipher 〉
Student Worksheet: Creating a Cipher
TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson Plan Overview ............. 1 Teacher Guide ......................... 2 Lesson Instructions ...................2 Class Message & Video ..............2 Class Discussion Questions ........3 Activities Overview ...................3 Career Insight ......................... 4 Educator Rubric ....................... 6 Activity #1: Creating a Cipher . 7 Instructions .............................7 Handouts.................................8 Activity #2: Using Information Campaigns to Prevent Cyberattacks ......................... 10 Instructions ........................... 10 Handouts............................... 10
Activity #2: Using Information Campaigns to Prevent Cyberattacks 〉 〉
Computer for internet research Student Worksheet: Using Information Campaigns to Prevent Cyberattacks
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