CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 1.1.1 – Intro to Security Concepts

Objective:

Students will be able to:

  • Identify the key goals and frameworks of Cybersecurity
  • Identify the CIA triad as the characteristics of information
  • Identify the state of information as stored, transmission, and processing

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

  • 3A-NI-08: Explain tradeoffs when selecting and implementing cybersecurity recommendations.

Guiding Question:

How does the protection of the CIA triad lead to the security of data?

Resources:

  • Lesson Slides 1.1.1 Intro to Security Concepts.pptx and Lab 5.2.2 – ARP with Wireshark.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson 1.1.1 – Intro to Security Concepts.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
  2. Use the instructions in the Lesson 1.1.1 – Intro to Security Concepts.pptx presentation to complete the Activity 1.1.1 – CIA Triad Scenarios Worksheet using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: February 26th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 27th, 2026