An Introduction to Cyber Security

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Two-Minute Teacher Tutorial
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Prerequisites
None! Start where you are!
GRADES
7-8
Skills
Digital Citizenship

Lesson Resources

About this lesson: This beginner-friendly cybersecurity lesson introduces students to the fundamentals of online safety, cyber threats, and digital citizenship. Through interactive tasks and real-world examples, learners explore the internet, the World Wide Web, and how to protect their personal data. Topics include phishing, password strength, hacking, malware, and identity theft. Students also analyse suspicious emails, test password security, and play an engaging game as a start-up’s cybersecurity officer. Perfect for classroom or independent use, this computer science and digital literacy lesson supports foundational skills in coding and robotics education while reinforcing safe online habits for students globally.