cybersafety

Q7 Bonus Level: NOVA Cybersecurity Game

6. Cyber Smart

Cybersecurity 101

Discussion questions: while playing the video below, consider the following discussion questions. Your teacher may have you discuss as a whole class or with a small group.

  • Why was the Internet originally designed?
  • What are some objects besides computers that can be connected to the Internet?
  • What can happen if you don’t protect your computer?
  • Why haven’t people developed a perfectly safe Internet?

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Cybersecurity Lab

The Cybersecurity Lab is a game where you become the tech boss of a new social media company and work to protect it from hackers. You’ll complete fun challenges to learn how to stay safe online, spot scams, build stronger passwords, and try simple coding. As attacks get harder, you’ll earn tools to defend your network and keep your company secure. Along the way, you’ll also watch short videos and learn real cyber terms to help you understand how cybersecurity works in the real world.

Step 1. Read through the NOVA Cybersecurity Glossary of Terms so that you are ready for the lingo in the game.

Step 2. Think about all you have learned about staying safe online in Quests 1 - 6.  Discuss as a class or with a partner.

Step 3. Check with your teacher to see if you will be creating a NOVA account or using Guest mode (progress will not be saved in guest mode).

Step 4. Time to play the game.  Work through all levels or in parts as instructed by your teacher.  You may want to take notes in your portfolio about best practices you encounter while playing the game.


Achievement Unlocked: Cyber Quiz Challenge

Directions:
Step 1. You will play three short videos and complete a quiz that matches each video, to show what you learned in the Cybersecurity Lab: Cyber 101, Hacking & Privacy, and Cyber Codes. 

Step 2. Once each quiz is complete, take a screenshot of your completion screen. Upload all three screenshots to your digital portfolio as proof that you’ve mastered these Cyber Smart skills!

Cybersecurity Know-How Videos and Quizzes


6.CYBER Smart

 6. Breakout

6.Q7 Student Checklist

6.Q7 Teacher Guide

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

2. Digital Citizen
a. Manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
c. Safeguard their well-being by being intentional about what they do online and how much time they spend online.
d. Take action to protect their digital privacy on devices and manage their personal data and security while online.

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