Business

Business

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Course
Course
Cyber Society
Subjects
Subjects
Humanities
Grade Levels
Grade Levels
9
10
11
12
Duration (hours)
Duration (Approx hours)
15
Overview
This unit explores the various ways that businesses regularly collect and utilize the data they collect on individuals. Students will discuss how much of their information is used daily by businesses. With that in mind, the conversation must turn to securing that data from the inevitable threats that come with holding any sort of personal data.
Cyber Connections
Cybersecurity
Threats and Vulnerabilities
Cyber Hygiene
Digital Citizenship
Laws and Ethics
Cyber Career Awareness
Section Title
Lessons
Accordion Items
Title
Business in a Digital Age
Content

Students will learn about and discuss various methods that businesses collect information, why they need it, and how bad data affects those businesses.  

Title
You are the Data
Content

Students will learn how their personal information is collected and used by businesses and the government as well as some helpful tips to control and protect their data. 

Title
Data Threats
Content

Students will discuss common cybersecurity attacks, methods of breaching computer security, and how businesses (and individuals) can protect themselves.  

Title
How Businesses Secure Information
Content

Students will describe various security threats to an organization, several types of attacks they must defend against, and a few strategies to limit the risk (including some technologies that can improve security). 

Title
Culminating Activities
Content

In groups, students will take part in a mock credit card (or online) transaction where each group assumes the role of an organization along the online transaction and defend themselves from possible cyber attacks.