Objective:

• Students will:
  • Identify common cryptographic flaws and vulnerabilities in various systems.
  • Explain how specific attacks, such as man-in-the-middle or brute force attacks, exploit these flaws.
  • Analyze case studies of real-world cryptographic breaches to understand their impact.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
  • Recommend best practices for securing cryptographic implementations in applications.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ Objective(s):

3B-NI-04 – Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

• 2.4 Given a scenario, analyze indicators of malicious activity.
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Guiding Question:

How does cryptography and encryption protect our daily digital interactions and ensure the security of information?

Resources:

• Lesson 2.6.1 – Cryptographic Flaws and Attacks.pptx and Lab 2.6.1 – RSA Key Generation and Secure Shell.pptx presentations and Lab 2.5.1 – Caesar and GPG Activity sheet available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 2.5.1 – Daily Application of Cryptography and Encryption.pptx presentation in today’s class.
2. Complete the Lab 2.5.1 – Caesar and GPG Activity Form using the Lab 2.5.1 – Caesar and GPG.pptx Powerpoint Presentation posted in the Google Classroom.
3. Hand in the completed Lab 2.6.1 – RSA Key Generation and Secure Shell Activity Form to complete the lab (50 pts).

Assigned: April 20th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 21st, 2026