Digital+Security

// Goal // -Define and identify the importance of digital security and self-protection in the digital age. // Objectives // -Following this lesson you should be able to define digital security. -Following this lesson you should be able to identify the importance of self-protection. -Following this lesson you should understand how to protect yourself from digital attacks. // State Standards // -Explain how changes in technology affect the workplace and society. -Practice respectful and responsible use of technology through abiding by the school technology and Internet use policy.  // Materials //
 * Digital Security **

-Computers, access to internet, articles on digital security, articles on information protection, list of items for digital scavenger hunt.

// Student Activities //

Activity 1 – Instruction and demonstration on the difference between secure and unsecure websites and social accounts.

Activity 2 – Brainstorming activity in small groups to determine all accounts or pages that students place information on. Following this, each student should populate their own list of accounts and websites for use in homework later.

Activity 3 – Digital scavenger hunt for items that should be difficult to find if good digital security is used. (i.e. picture from a friend’s facebook). Note: these don’t necessarily need to be show or brought to any attention that would cause embarrassment, but it is important to show real life examples in some way.

// Evaluation //

-Assigned homework - each student should design their own individual plan for digital self protection and security. Their design should include a plan for protection of all user accounts.