Tag Archives: CYBER.ORG

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.1.8 – Common Cryptography Use Cases

Objective: Compare and contrast basic cryptography concepts.

Resources:

  • See attached PowerPoint presentation: 6.1.8 Common Cryptography Use Cases

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.1.8 Common Cryptography Use Cases.pptx presentation.

Assigned: March 31st, 2021
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 1st, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.1.4 – Steganography

Objective: Compare and contrast basic cryptography concepts.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.1.4 – Steganography

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.1.4 – Steganography.pptx presentation.
  2. Complete the lab in the Lab – Steganography.pptx presentation.
  3. Turn in the resulting “image4.jpg” file with a message of your choice hidden in the image using the steghide app. Upload this image to today’s Google Classroom assignment post. We will use these images in tomorrow’s class session. (So keep your messages classy!)
  4. During tomorrow’s Late Start class session, we will read the Case Study – Steganography document and be prepared to answer the questions at the end.
  5. A Google Form will be provided to answer the Case Study questions tomorrow morning.

Assigned: March 23rd, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 24th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.1.3 – Hashing and Digital Signatures

Objective: Compare and contrast basic cryptography concepts.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.1.3 – Hashing and Digital Signatures

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.1.3 – Hashing and Digital Signatures.pptx presentation.
  2. Complete the lab in the Lab – Collision.pptx presentation.
  3. To verify completion of the lab, answer the questions in today’s assignment post in the Google Classroom.

Assigned: March 22nd, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 23rd, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 6.2.4 – Hashing Algorithms

Objective: Explain cryptography algorithms and their basic characteristics.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 6.2.4 – Hashing Algorithms

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 6.2.4 – Hashing Algorithms.pptx presentation.
  2. Complete the lab in the Lab – File Hashing.pptx presentation.
  3. To verify completion of the lab, answer the questions in today’s assignment post in the Google Classroom.

Assigned: March 19th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 22nd, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 5.8.1 – Data Destruction

Objective: Given a scenario, carry out data security and privacy practices.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 5.8.1 – Data Destruction

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 5.8.1 – Data Destruction.pptx presentation.
  2. Complete the lab in the Lab – Data Sanitizing.pptx presentation.
  3. Read the Case Study – Data Destruction document and be prepared to answer the questions at the end.
  4. A Google Form will be provided to answer the Case Study questions on March 18th.

Assigned: March 17th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 18th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 2.2.1L – Wireshark Lab

Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: Lab – Wireshark.pptx

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the Lab – Wireshark.pptx presentation.
  2. This lab focuses on the use of the Wireshark application to intercept and analyze network packets.
  3. Use the Kali Linux virtual console at https://uscyberrange.org/ to complete the steps provided in the lab presentation.

Assigned: February 24th, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 25th, 2021

Networking and Operating Systems

CYBER.ORG – 2.2.1 – Software Security Tools

Objective: Given a scenario, students will use appropriate software tools to assess the security posture of an organization.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentation: 2.2.1 – Software Security Tools

Assignment:

  1. Begin reading the 2.2.1 – Software Security Tools presentation. This lesson includes an overview on software tools that are widely used in cybersecurity.
  2. Review last week’s presentations to prepare for the Command Line Security Tools quiz tomorrow.

Assigned: February 22nd, 2021

Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 23rd, 2021