Students will analyze potential indicators associated with network attacks.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+SYO-701 Objectives:
2.4 – Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
Network Attacks
Wireless
On-path
Credential replay
Malicious code
Guiding Question:
What are common wireless network attacks and how can you defend against them?
Resources:
Lesson SlidesLesson 2.4.10 – Wireless, On-Path, and Replay Attacks.pptxand Lab – Session Replay.pptx available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson 2.4.10 – Wireless, On-Path, and Replay Attacks.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Lab – Session Replay in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
To confirm completion the lab activity, upload a screenshot displaying your successful login to the DVWA session on the Kali Linux machine to today’s Google Classroom post.
Posted: October 23rd, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 26th, 2026
Compare and contrast various types of threat vectors.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+SYO-701 Objectives:
2.2 Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
Message-based
Email
Short Message Service (SMS)
Instant messaging (IM)
Image-based
File-based
Unsecure networks
Wireless
Wired
Bluetooth
Open service ports
Default credentials
Supply chain
Managed service providers (MSPs)
Vendors
Suppliers
Removable device
Vulnerable software
Client-based vs agentless
Unsupported systems and applications
Guiding Question:
What are some different attack surfaces and threat vectors?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson 2.2.1 – Common Attack Surfaces.pptx and Case Study – Wireless Security.pdf available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson 2.2.1 – Common Attack Surfaces.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Case Study – Wireless Security.pdf Lab Activity using the Case Study 2.2.1 – Wireless Security Responses document available in the Google Classroom.
Posted: October 22nd, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 23rd, 2026
Explain three Bluetooth threats and how to mitigate them
Explain wireless threats and how to mitigate them
Explain how a virtual private network (VPN) works
Examine how encryption is an effective protection against message interception
Standards:
CompTIA Security+SYO-701 Objectives:
2.2 Explain common threat vectors and attack surfaces.
Unsecure networks
Wireless
2.4 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activities
Network attacks
Wireless
3.3 Given a scenario, apply security principles to secure enterprise infrastructure.
Secure communication/access
Virtual private network (VPN)
Guiding Question:
What are some of the threats of wireless internet and how can they be mitigated?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson Slides 8.3.1 – Wireless, Mobile & VPNs.pptx and Lab PPT 8.3.1 – SSH Tunneling for Privacy.pptx available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson Slides 8.3.1 – Wireless, Mobile & VPNs.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Lab PPT 8.3.1 – SSH Tunneling for Privacy.pptx Lab Activity using the Lab Worksheet 8.3.1 – SSH Tunneling for Privacy document available in the Google Classroom.
Posted: October 19th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 20th, 2026
Define spoofing based attacks including ARP poisoning, IP spoofing and DNS spoofing
Identify how spoofing is used for AiTM and DDoS attacks
Identify methods of securing against spoofing
Standards:
CompTIA Security+SYO-701 Objectives:
2.4 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
Network attacks
Distributed denial-of-service attacks
On-path (AiTM)
3.1 Compare and contrast security implications of different architecture models.
Considerations – Availability
Guiding Question:
What types of attacks can be executed using networked systems and how can we identify and secure against spoofing attacks??
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson 8.2.1 – Spoofing & Sniffing.pptx and Lab PPT 8.2.1 – ARP Spoofing for DoS and AiTM Attacks.pptx available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson 8.2.1 – Spoofing & Sniffing.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Lab PPT 8.2.1 – ARP Spoofing for DoS and AiTM Attacks.pptx Lab Activity using the Lab Worksheet 8.2.1 – ARP Spoofing for DoS and AiTM Attacks document available in the Google Classroom.
Posted: October 13th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 14th, 2026
Students will analyze threat actors and their motivations.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+SYO-701 Objective:
2.1 – Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations
Threat actors
Nation-state
Unskilled attacker
Hacktivist
Insider threat
Organized crime
Shadow IT
Attributes of actors
Internal/external
Resources/funding
Level of sophistication/capability
Motivations
Data exfiltration
Espionage
Service disruption
Blackmail
Financial gain
Philosophical/political beliefs
Ethical
Revenge
Disruption/chaos
War
Guiding Question:
What are threat actors and their motivations?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson 2.1.1 – Threat Actors.pptx and Case Study – Stuxnet.pdf available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson 2.1.1 – Threat Actors.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Case Study – Stuxnet.pdf Activity using the Case Study 2.1.1 – Threat Actors Question Responses document available in the Google Classroom.
Posted: September 30th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: October 1st, 2026
Students will investigate common methods to manage access.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+SYO-701 Objective:
4.6 – Given a scenario, implement and maintain identity and access management
Multifactor authentication
Implementations
Biometrics
Hard/soft authentication tokens
Security keys
Factors
Something you know
Something you have
Something you are
Somewhere you are
Guiding Question:
What are some common implementations of multifactor authentication?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson 4.6.2 – Multifactor Authenticaion (MFA).pptx and Case Study – Biometrics.pdf available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson 4.6.2 – Multifactor Authentication (MFA).pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Case Study – Biometrics.pdf Activity using the Case Study 4.6.2 – Biometrics Question Responses document available in the Google Classroom.
Posted: September 29th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 30th, 2026
Define and categorize technical controls and how they relate to other control types.
Examine ways to implement technical controls that prevent and deter attacks.
Recognize common attacks and how technical controls mitigate them.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ Compatibility Standard(s)
1.1 Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
Technical
Guiding Question:
What are technical security controls and how do they relate and work in tandem with the other types of security controls to create a strong security posture for an organization?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson Slides Cyber2 3.3.2.pptx available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson Slides Cyber2 3.3.2.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Lab PPT Cyber2 3.3.2.pptx Activity in class. Use the PPT and the Lab Worksheet 3.3.2 – Brute Forcing with Metasploit Google Doc provided in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post to complete the Brute Forcing with Metasploit Lab, and answer the “Putting it all Together” questions at the bottom of the Worksheet to demonstrate completion of the lab by the end of the day on Friday, September 24th.
Posted: September 23rd, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 24th, 2026
Define and categorize technical controls and how they relate to other control types.
Examine ways to implement technical controls that prevent and deter attacks.
Recognize common attacks and how technical controls mitigate them.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ Compatibility Standard(s)
1.1 Compare and contrast various types of security controls.
Technical
Guiding Question:
What are technical security controls and how do they relate and work in tandem with the other types of security controls to create a strong security posture for an organization?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson Slides Cyber2 3.3.1.pptx available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Follow along with the Lesson Slides Cyber2 3.3.1.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Posted: September 22nd, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: September 23rd, 2026
