Understanding and Addressing Cybersecurity for Teens

Pre-requisites:

• Good communication skills.
• The willingness to take on a new challenge.
• The ability to work with a team.

Description:

This 12-hour workshop aims to introduce cybersecurity basics to young persons with limited prerequisite skills and knowledge. Covering essential aspects of cybersecurity in the context of personal and school-based digital tool use, the workshop employs a hands-on, interactive approach to ensure students grasp and apply the concepts effectively. The workshop will provide teens a glimpse into various cybersecurity careers, engage them in fun, challenging activities, and highlight the importance of cybersecurity in the digital age.

Learning Outcomes:

In this workshop participants will:

• Discuss the importance of cybersecurity and implications in their personal and professional activities.
• Identify common cybersecurity threats, risks, and vulnerabilities associated with the use of digital tools and online platforms.
• Apply basic strategies to protect digital devices and data, including secure password creation, data backup, and understanding of phishing attacks.
• Identify the security features and potential vulnerabilities of different Operating Systems.
• Discuss various cybersecurity roles and career paths.
• Develop a proactive approach and personal responsibility in maintaining safe practices online.