Objective:

• Students will:
  • Explain what a digital certificate is and why it matters for safe browsing.
  • Differentiate between a valid and invalid certificate.
  • Compare valid and invalid certificates from a web browser

Standards:

CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective:

• 6.2 – Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices.
• Safe browsing practices
  • Certificates
    • Valid

Guiding Question:

• How can you tell if a website is safe to use, and why it is important to check for a valid certificate when browsing online?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 6.2.4 – Safe Browsing Practices.pptx and Activity Activity 6.2.4 – Certificate Analysis.pptx available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Follow along with the Lesson 6.2.3 – Device Use Best Practices.pptx presentation in today’s class.
2. Complete the Activity 6.2.4 – Certificate Analysis.pptx in class using the materials provided.
3. Complete the Activity 6.2.4 – Certificate Analysis using the Student Handout Activity 6.2.4 – Certificate Analysis document available in the Google Classroom.

Posted: November 4th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 5th, 2026