Examine cryptography vocabulary terms and methods of encryption.
Identify cryptographic algorithms and define how they can be used to help improve security.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
1.4 – Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
Guiding Question:
How have various cryptography methods been used from ancient history to modern day to protect vital information?
Resources:
Lesson 4.2.1 – Cryptography Concepts.pptx presentation and Activity 4.2.1 – Breaking Ciphers form available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson 4.2.1 – Cryptography Concepts.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Activity 4.2.1 – Breaking Ciphers Activity using the form posted in the Google Classroom. Solve the Ciphers and hand in the completed form to complete the Lab Activity (50 pts).
Assigned: April 10th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 13th, 2026
Students will be able to apply asymmetric encryption algorithms to encrypt and decrypt data.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
1.4 – Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
Encryption
Asymmetric
Symmetric
Key exchange
Algorithms
Guiding Question:
How does Assymetric Cryptography power modern communications?
Resources:
5.4 Asymmetric Cryptography.pptx and 5.4 – Asymmetric Cryptography: Secrets – Student Activity Guide available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read through the 5.4 Asymmetric Cryptography.pptxpresentation in today’s class. We will use the information in the presentation along with what we learned yesterday about Asymmetric Cryptography to complete an in-class Lab Activity.
Follow the instructions provided in the 5.4 – Asymmetric Cryptography: Secrets – Student Activity Guide in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post to complete the lab activity.
Assigned: April 9th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 10th, 2026
Identify the strengths of using asymmetric encryption
Explain the steps involved with asymmetric encryption
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ Objective(s)
1.4 Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
Public key infrastructure (PKI)
Public key
Private key
Key escrow
Encryption
Asymmetric
Key exchange
Algorithms
Key length
Guiding Question:
How does asymmetric encryption allow the protection of sensitive information without the difficulty of sharing secret keys?
Resources:
Lesson 10.1.2 – Asymmetric Encryption.pptx presentation and Activity 10.1.2- Investigating RSA keypairs form available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson 10.1.2 – Asymmetric Encryption.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Choose a partner and complete Part A of the Activity 10.1.2- Investigating RSA keypairs Google Form provided in the Google Classroom. Answer the three Part A: Closing questions for discussion in your form.
Proceed to Part B, and paste a screenshot of the decrypted message received from your partner in Cyberchef into the Form to complete the lab. (50 pts)
Assigned: April 8th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 9th, 2026
Identify the importance of using encryption policies when sending information
Explain the steps involved with symmetric encryption
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
1.4 – Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
Encryption
Symmetric
Key exchange
Algorithms
Key length
Tools
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Guiding Question:
How does encryption protect against a loss of confidentiality of sensitive information and what steps are involved in symmetric encryption?
Resources:
Lesson 10.1.1 – Symmetric Encryption.pptx presentation and Activity 10.1.1 – Creating a Key Exchange Method form available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson 10.1.1 – Symmetric Encryption.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Choose a partner and complete Part 1 of the Activity 10.1.1 – Creating a Key Exchange Method Google Form provided in the Google Classroom.
We will go around the room describing the “Key Exchange” solutions devised by our groups and assess their strengths and weaknesses. Use the in-class discussion to complete Part 2 of the Activity and hand in the completed Activity form for credit (50 points)
Assigned: April 6th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 7th, 2026
1.4 – Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions
Encryption
Level
Full-disk
Partition
File
Volume
Database
Record
Transport/communication
Asymmetric
Symmetric
Key exchange
Algorithms
Key length
Guiding Question:
What are the different types of encryption?
Resources:
Lesson 1.4.2 – Encryption.pptx and Lab 1.4.2 – Linux Personal File Encryption.pptx presentations available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson 1.4.2 – Encryption.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Lab 1.4.2 – Linux Personal File Encryption Activity using the Lab 1.4.2 – Linux Personal File Encryption.pptx Powerpoint Presentation posted in the Google Classroom.
To confirm completion of today’s Lab activity, post screenshots of the results of the Your Turn slide 13 (where you will share a simple .zip encrypted message with your partner) and slide 20 (where you will share an encrypted message with a shared key with your partner) to today’s Google Classroom assignment. Make sure your screenshots demonstrate the message received from your partner and the software you used to open the encrypted message.
Assigned: April 1st, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 2nd, 2026
Students will be able to configure access control settings on a Linux-based system.
Standards:
CompTIA SY0-701 Objectives:
• 4.6.1 – Provisioning/de-provisioning user accounts
Guiding Question:
Why are access controls important, and why do we need them?
Resources:
5.2 Setting Access Controls.pptx and 5.2 Setting Access Controls Lab Instructions – Student Activity Guide available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read through the 5.2 Setting Access Controls.pptxpresentation in today’s class. We will work through the steps provided in the presentation in today’s Lab activity.
Follow along with the 5.2 Setting Access Controls Lab Instructions – Student Activity Guide provided in Google Classroom and answer the questions to complete the lab activity.
Assigned: March 26th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 27th, 2026
Understand what SQL (Structured Query Language) is and its role in database management.
Learn how SQL can be used maliciously in attacks, such as SQL injections.
Explore how SQL can be used defensively to protect and monitor data.investigate common methods to manage access..
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
2.3 Explain various types of vulnerabilities.
Web Based
Guiding Question:
What is SQL and its primary use in cybersecurity in relation to databases?
Resources:
Lesson 6.4.1 – SQL and Databases.pptx and Lab 6.4.1 – SQL Queries.pptx Presentations and Lab 6.4.1 – SQL Queries activity sheet available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson 6.4.1 – SQL and Databases.pptx presentation in today’s class.
Complete the Lab 6.4.1 – SQL Queries Activity using the Lab 6.4.1 – SQL Queries.pptx Powerpoint Presentation and Form posted in the Google Classroom.
Assigned: March 23rd, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 25th, 2026
Identify different types of data and their security needs.
Understand the different data classifications.
Explain the significance of regulatory compliance.
Describe key data protection laws and best practices.
Explain methods for securing data.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ Objective(s)
3.3 Compare and contrast concepts and strategies to protect data.
Guiding Question:
What are the different types of data and why is their classification important?
Resources:
Lesson Slides Lesson 1.3.1 – Types of Data and Regulations Involved.pptx Presentation, CFU Activity 1.3.1 – Types of Data and Regulations Involved Activity available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read the Lesson 1.3.1 – Types of Data and Regulations Involved.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
Complete theCFU Activity 1.3.1 – Types of Data and Regulations InvolvedActivity provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)
Assigned: March 16th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 17th, 2026
Students will be able to configure login settings for users to require industry standard security practices.
Standards:
4.3.A Describe managerial controls related to device security.
4.3.D Configure login settings to make a device more secure.
Guiding Question:
How do we create strong passwords, and why do we need them?
Resources:
4.3 Let’s Make Secure Passwords!.pptx, 4.3 Let’s Make Secure Passwords! Configuring Password Security Lab Guide and 4.3 Let’s Make Secure Passwords! Password Complexity Activity Guide available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
Read through the 4.3 Let’s Make Secure Passwords!.pptxpresentation in today’s class.
Divide into groups of 2. You are going to try to crack various “employee passwords” based on information the employees have shared online in class today.
Use the instructions and take notes in the 4.3 Let’s Make Secure Passwords! Password Complexity Activity Guide and answer the questions in the 4.3 Let’s Make Secure Passwords! Configuring Password Security Lab Guide. Work as a team to complete the lab by creating and cracking various types of passwords.
Assigned: March 5th, 2026 Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 6th, 2026
