CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 1.1.3 – Authentication and Password Attacks

Objective:

Students will be able to:

  • Define database as a collection of data organized for efficient organization and retrieval.
  • Explain 3 password guessing attack methods that use database information.

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

  • 3A-NI-05: Give examples to illustrate how sensitive data can be affected by malware and other attacks.
  • 3B-NI-04: Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Guiding Question:

How can databases be used in password guessing attacks?

Resources:

  • Lesson Slides Lesson 1.1.3 – Authentication and Password Attacks.pptx and Lab 5.2.2 – ARP with Wireshark.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson 1.1.3 – Authentication and Password Attacks.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Activity 1.1.3 – Are You at Risk Student Worksheet Lab Activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: March 2nd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 3rd, 2026