Cyber Security fundamentals

Students can explore digital footprints, secure passwords, how to avoid scams and cryptography. 

Students can engage in interactive and short modules to explore a range of cyber security topics covering safe behaviours online. These modules can be completed separately or as a complete lesson sequence. 

Year groups: 5 – 6

Access Cyber Security fundamentals activity.

Lesson plans – Teachers can use the lesson plans for each of the 4 modules.

Supporting materials – The resources below support the lesson plans above or can be used in your own lessons to explore different cyber security concepts. 

Syllabus outcomes

NESA outcomes

PD3-1, PD3-2.

Australian Curriculum version 8.4

ACTDIP022, ACTDIK015.

ICT capabilities

Applying social and ethical protocols and practices when using ICT 

Students apply appropriate practices to recognise the intellectual property for digital information of themselves and others. They use appropriate practices for the physical and logical storage and security of digital information and apply appropriate protocols when using ICT to safely create, communicate or share information. Students gain an understanding of the benefits and consequences of the use of ICT by individuals, groups and communities and the impact of the use of ICT on the fabric of society. In developing and acting with ICT capability, students: 

  • recognise intellectual property 

  • apply digital information security practices 

  • apply personal security protocols 

  • identify the impacts of ICT in society. 

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