Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Define alternatives to passwords for authentication.
• Demonstrate an understanding of various methods of authentication
• Make a convincing argument as to what methods of authentication would best accomplish their assigned goal.

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

• 3A-NI-06: Recommend security measures to address various scenarios based on factors such as efficiency, feasibility, and ethical impacts.
• 3A-NI-07: Compare various security measures, considering tradeoffs between the usability and security of a computing system.
• 3B-NI-04: Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Guiding Question:

What are various methods of authentication?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides 1.1.5 – Methods of Authentication.pptx Presentation, Activity 1.1.5 – Which Authentication Activity available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the 1.1.5 – Methods of Authentication.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Complete the Activity 1.1.5 – Which Authentication Activity provided in Google Classroom. (50 pts)

Assigned: March 4th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 5th, 2026

Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Recognize authentication vocabulary terms.
• Understand methods of secure password storage.
• Define hashing as a method of one-way conversion.

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

• 3A-NI-05 Give examples to illustrate how sensitive data can be affected by malware and other attacks.
• 3B-NI-04 Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Guiding Question:

How are passwords stored on a system and what is password hashing?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 1.1.4 – Password Hashing.pptx Presentation, Activity 1.1.4 – Hashing+Salts with CyberChef Activity and Activity 1.1.4 – Our Rainbow Table Google Sheet available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 1.1.4 – Password Hashing.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Complete the Activity 1.1.4 – Hashing+Salts with CyberChef Activity using the Activity 1.1.4 – Our Rainbow Table Google Sheet provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: March 3rd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 4th, 2026

Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Define database as a collection of data organized for efficient organization and retrieval.
• Explain 3 password guessing attack methods that use database information.

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

• 3A-NI-05: Give examples to illustrate how sensitive data can be affected by malware and other attacks.
• 3B-NI-04: Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Guiding Question:

How can databases be used in password guessing attacks?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 1.1.3 – Authentication and Password Attacks.pptx and Lab 5.2.2 – ARP with Wireshark.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 1.1.3 – Authentication and Password Attacks.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Complete the Activity 1.1.3 – Are You at Risk Student Worksheet Lab Activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: March 2nd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 3rd, 2026

Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Identify primary methods of authentication.
• Apply best practices for creating a safe password.

Standards:

CSTA Compatibility Standards

• 3A-CS-02: Compare levels of abstraction and interactions between application software, system software, and hardware layers.
• 3B-NI-04: Compare ways software developers protect devices and information from unauthorized access.

Guiding Question:

How do authentication and strong passwords help secure data?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 1.1.2 – Authentication.pptx and Activity 1.1.2 – Creating a Safe Password.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 1.1.2 – Authentication.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Use the instructions in the Activity 1.1.2 – Creating a Safe Password.pptx presentation to complete the Activity 1.1.2 – Testing Password Strength document using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: February 27th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: March 2nd, 2026

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

Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Define differences between LAN and WAN
• Identify characteristics of central connection devices

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ Objectives:
2.5 Explain the purpose of mitigation techniques used to secure the enterprise.
• Segmentation

4.1 Given a scenario, apply common security techniques to computing resources.
• Hardening Targets
• Switches, Routers, Servers

Guiding Question:

What is the difference between a WAN and a LAN and what are some basic network components?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides Lesson 5.2.1 – Network Components.pptx and Student Handout 2.1.2 – IoT Devices.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson 5.2.1 – Network Components.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Use the instructions in the Lesson 5.2.1 – Network Components.pptx presentation to complete the Activity 5.2.1 – Network Puzzle Worksheet Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: February 9th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 10th, 2026

Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Identify IoT devices and how they communicate.
• Explain how IoT devices impact daily life.
• Describe the functions and key features of common IoT devices.

Standards:

CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective:
2.1 – Explain common computing devices and their purposes.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Home appliances
  • Home automation devices
    • Thermostats
    • Security systems
    • Home assistants
    • Deadbolts/door locks
    • Video doorbells
  • Vehicles
  • Internet Protocol (IP)/security cameras
  • Streaming media devices
  • Medical devices
  • Exercise equipment
  • Wearable devices

Guiding Question:

What are IoT devices, how do they communicate, and how do they provide convenience in daily life?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides 2.1.2 – IoT Devices.pptx and Student Handout 2.1.2 – IoT Devices.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson Slides 2.1.2 – IoT Devices.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Use the instructions in the Lesson Slides 2.1.2 – IoT Devices.pptx presentation to complete the Student Handout 2.1.2 – IoT Devices Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: February 9th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 10th, 2026

Objective:

Students will be able to:

• Explain the purpose of different computing devices.
• Identify the key features and common uses of different computing devices.
• Evaluate a scenario and determine which computing device would meet a user’s needs.

Standards:

CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 Objective:
2.1 – Explain common computing devices and their purposes.

• Smartphones
• Tablets
• E-readers
• Laptops
• Workstations
• Servers
• Gaming consoles
• Virtual reality systems
• Augmented reality systems

Guiding Question:

What are the common types of computing devices and what are their purposes?

Resources:

• Lesson Slides 2.1.1 – Different Computing Devices.pptx and Lab Slides 2.3.2 – Network File Access with SSH.pptx Presentations available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

1. Read the Lesson Slides 2.3.2 – Network Storage Devices.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow in today’s class.
2. Work through the Lab Slides 2.3.2 – Network File Access with SSH.pptx Lab Activity in class using the materials provided in Google Classroom.
3. Use the instructions in theLesson Slides 2.3.2 – Network Storage Devices.pptx presentation to complete the Student Handout 2.1.1 – Different Computing Devices Check for Understanding activity using the materials provided in Google Classroom. (25 pts)

Assigned: February 5th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: February 6th, 2026