Welcome to the Cyber Security unit of work. You will develop your E-Safety skill and expand these into looking at how to stay safe online and be on the look out for emails, viruses and other cyber security issues which could harm your online experience.
The intention of this unit is to make students aware of how to stay safe, secure and tech savvy whilst using digital technology.
The lessons for this unit will be teacher led using a series of presentations and worksheets. Students will learn about Email Scams, Computer Misuse, Protecting Personal Data, Copyright and Health & Safety.
The impact of this unit will be measured by both the end of unit e-assessment and the final website which showcases the students' work.
Unit Learning Objectives
To understand common types of computer crime, email scams and fraudulent emails.
To understand how to avoid some of these security risks
To understand how to report and avoid detailed security risks with using computers and the internet.
Links and help videos
If you need to recap any lessons these have been pre-recorded and are available to watch below.
Assessment Topics
Assessment for this unit of work is via a 40 question online assessment covering the following topics:
Phishing emails
Fraudulent emails
Genuine and fake websites
Computer misuse act
Copyright
Hackers
Viruses
Malware
Passwords
Data protection
Criminal Misuse Act
Data Protection Act
Health and Safety
Disposing of computing equipment
Future Career Opportunities
Average UK Salary £29,000
Skills
Programming
Team work
Working to a deadline
Experienced salary £45,000
Skills
Creating ideas
Communication with clients
Working to a deadline
Average UK Salary £69,000
Skills
Communication with clients
Team work
Working to a deadline