2011 – Cadette Cybersecurity Basics – Activity List

Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Crack a code

Create a code with an encryption key and solve one that requires an encryption key.

RECOMMENDED: GSUSA Caesar Cipher

Step 2 – Hack a password

Find out what it takes to make a secure password.

RECOMMENDED: Game: Hack a Password

Step 3 – Explore two-factor authentication

Learn what two-factor authentication is and how it works.

RECOMMENDED: Two-Factor Authentication

Step 4 – Launch a man-in-the-middle attack

Learn what a Man-in-the-Middle attack is and how to protect information while it’s traveling.

RECOMMENDED: Man-in-the-Middle Attack

Step 5 – Explore social engineering

Learn 3 ways social engineering can be used as a cyberattack and how to protect against it.

RECOMMENDED: Too Good To Be True

For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Cadette Cybersecurity Basics page.

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