Explore how hackers operate and how hacking can be used for the purposes of corporate and national security. 1. Learn about different kinds of hackers 2. Hide a message in plain sight 3. Debate the ethics of hacking 4. Learn cyberwarfare strategies 5. Explore cyber careers When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know about steganography,…
Sequence: Cybersecurity
Ambassador Cybersecurity 2: Safeguards Badge
Find out how to protect your personal data and digital footprint with healthy online habits. 1. Guard your movements 2. Outsmart the online marketers 3. Plan your digital future 4. Take the right steps to secure your data 5. Make cyber hygiene go viral When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to cultivate healthy…
Ambassador Cybersecurity 3: Cybersecurity Investigator Badge
Investigate and respond when a fictional city has been affected by a cyberattack. 1. Determine how the attack has affected the city 2. Identify suspects 3. Decide whether to pay the ransom 4. Figure out how the attack happened 5. Learn how to prevent future attacks When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to…
Cadette Cybersecurity 1: Basics Badge
Explore different hacking techniques and how to protect yourself with basic cybersecurity precautions. 1. Crack a code 2. Hack a password 3. Explore two-factor authentication 4. Launch a man-in-the-middle attack 5. Explore social engineering When you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how (and why) it’s important to protect yourself with strong passwords, secure encryption and…
Cadette Cybersecurity 2: Safeguards Badge
Find out why it’s important to keep your personal information private online and how you can keep your data secure. 1. Guard your identity 2. Create a profile based on your interests 3. Learn about metadata 4. Shop for apps in a life-sized app store 5. Inventory your digital presence When you’ve earned this badge,…