E-Learning for Students
We have compiled a list of resources for students of all ages to learn more about cybersecurity, and to encourage young people to take an interest in and develop a passion for technology and how to secure it. This list will be updated as new resources are identified.
General Resources
#30SecTech by Norton
Series of short, fun videos on key cybersecurity topics with links to more in-depth explanations. Topics range from botnets and ransomware to VPNs and firewalls, and much more.
Cybersecurity Interactive mini-lessons
Short animated explanations of MANY cyber topics. These can be included in a lesson or as a personal resource to better understand topics in networking and cybersecurity. Examples include: buffer overflow, subnetting, kerberos, OSI Model, Meltdown and Spectre.
Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
A list of how to think about your digital actions. Even if something is “legal” doesn’t mean it’s okay to do, so these commandments serve as good checkpoints.
Search Smarter by Dorking
How to use the Google Advanced Search Operators to up the ante and receive more relevant results on your internet searches.
NICERC@Home
(K-5 and Up) – National Integrated Cyber Education Research Center has this resource page that links to many cyber learning resources for all ages, from elementary to high school. They partner with Palo Alto Networks for custom online materials.
CyberAces.org
Curriculum for students high school or college (or adults). Covers key concepts in networking, operating systems and systems administrations with PowerPoint presentations and text.
Code at Home
Weekly unplugged and online activities from the folks at Girls Who Code. Great for 3rd-12th grade students, not specific to gender, anyone can learn to code from home.
For teachers/adults that would like access to the full Girls Who Code curriculum, as well as new resources to support virtual learning, click on this link to apply.
Future of Tech
Useful information for anyone interested in understanding various technology topics from a basic level, including big data, cybersecurity, and digital health.
CyberSeek
Website with a Cybersecurity Jobs Supply/Demand Heat Map showing where the gaps are in our cyber workforce in each state. The "Career Pathways" tab gives details as to the types of cybersecurity jobs and the necessary education, skillset and even salary ranges.
Online Games
Nova CyberSec Lab Game
(K-5) – In addition to the interactive game, the site includes cybersecurity lesson plans and short videos
PicoCTF by Carnegie Mellon
PicoCTF is a computer security game targeted at middle and high school students. The game consists of a series of challenges centered around a unique storyline where participants must reverse engineer, break, hack, decrypt, or do whatever it takes to solve the challenge.
PicoCTF Learning Guides and Video Tutorials
If you are new to CTF (Capture The Flag) games, then these resources can help you move forward and keep learning.
CyberStart Go
You have 60 minutes to solve 13 cyber challenges dealing with crypto and code and other cool cyber stuff. A great resource for those starting out with cybersecurity challenge games.
Over the Wire
Terminal-based game where you are challenged to keep digging through a series off SSH connections to access the next level. Beginners should start with the Bandit Game but there are several games for different levels of ability.
Holiday Hack
Annual holiday themed games that allow you to create a character to explore a Winter Wonderland of learning and puzzles. Aimed at high school or older.
How to Solve Holiday Hack and other CTFs videos
Beginners will love this friendly video that can get you over the hurdles to play a Holiday Hack.
Social Engineering & Online Safety
Powerful Passwords
Learning plus a fun “how strong is your password” activity for everyone in the family to play together.
MyShadow.org
Take a look at how your apps are tracking you, whether it’s on your phone or your computer. Great resources for lessons on data (including the math parts!), privacy, and online safety.
Stay Safe from Phishing and Scam – Google Video
Explanation of how phishing works and what to look for to avoid phishing scams.
Phishing Quizzes
Test your ability to spot a phishing email.
CommonSense.org
(K-5)– There are fun activities for every grade level but the K – 4 materials are especially engaging and very age appropriate. Topics include passwords, balancing screen time, sharing personal info online, etc.
Cryptography, Encoding, & Logic
Lemon secret writing
(K-5) – Website all about things to do with lemons for younger kids. Scroll down for the “Make Invisible Pictures with Lemon Juice” instructions. This is a form of cryptography!
NSA Crypto Challenge of the Week
Your mission is to decipher encrypted quotes, factoids, historical events and more! It's you against the clock to see how fast you can crack the code.
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