Information Security Course Modules

An information security course for high school students ages 12 to 15 can be organized as follows:

• * Module «Introduction to Information Security «**
  1. The concept and importance of information security.
  2. Basic threats to information security.
  3. Principles of digital hygiene and their role in information security.
• Fundamentals of Safe Online Behavior Module.
  1. Rules for safe online behavior.
  2. Protection from cyberbullying and other forms of online aggression.
  3. Deliberate use of social networking sites
• Data Encryption Module.
  1. Learning the basics of cryptography and data encryption
  2. Understanding the importance of encryption for information security
  3. Developing the use of encryption tools for personal data protection
• Personal Data Protection and Privacy Module
  1. The concept of personal data and privacy in a digital environment.
  2. Methods to protect personal data.
  3. Role of passwords and basic principles of secure password creation.
• Antivirus protection module.
  1. The concept of viruses, malware and their threats.
  2. The basics of antivirus software.
  3. How to download files and use storage media safely.
  4. What spyware is and how it works
  5. How anti-spyware software can protect computers and user data
  6. What anti-spyware programs exist and how to use them correctly for security.
• Network Security and Social Engineering Module
  1. The concept of social engineering and how to use it.
  2. Concept of phishing and how to prevent it.
  3. Role of two-factor authentication in account security.
• Cyberlaw module.
  1. Basics of laws that govern online data use and protection.
  2. Online rights and responsibilities.
  3. Ethics and accountability for online conduct
• Information Security in the Future Module
  1. The future of digital hygiene and information security.
  2. The role of continuing education in information security.
  3. Conclusion: why information security is important to everyone.

Each module should include lecture material, practical exercises, homework and tests to check learning.

1. The lecture material should be easy to understand and age-appropriate. It may include presentations, video lessons, interactive games to illustrate concepts.
2. Practical exercises should be aimed at building students' skills of safe behavior on the Internet. This can be working with antivirus programs, creating secure passwords, recognizing suspicious messages, etc.
3. Homework may include both written assignments and assignments to work independently with Internet resources.
4. Tests to check the assimilation of material are necessary to control the knowledge and skills of students. They may include questions of different types: from simple questions with a choice of answers to tasks of increased complexity, which require analytical thinking.

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