AP Cybersecurity

CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Topic 2.1.1 – Social Engineering

Objective:

  • Define the steps used in typical digital attacks.
  • Define social engineering as the human risk in organization security.
  • Identify techniques for social engineering and how to mitigate against these techniques.

Standards:

  • CYBER.ORG Cybersecurity Learning Standards
    • 9-12.SEC.PHYS -Analyze the different types of attacks that affect physical security
  • CSTA Compatibility Standards
    • 3A-IC-29 :Explain the privacy concerns related to the collection and generation of data through automated processes that may not be evident to users.

Guiding Question:

How can we protect against social engineering?

Resources:

Assignment:

  1. Follow along with the 2.1.1 – Social Engineering.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Seven Steps of Hacking Activity in class using the materials provided.

Assigned: August 27th, 2025
Teacher Pacing Due Date: August 27th, 2025