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Cyber threats and security
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I can describe hacker motivations and the costs of cybercrime
I can describe social engineering and explain the techniques used in social engineering.
I can describe malware and explain how it attacks systems.
I can describe how to defend against malware and suggest ways to improve security.
I can describe and explain applications of encryption.
I can describe how common ciphers work, and use them to encrypt and decrypt information.
I can describe and design a penetration test.
I can define and explain the impact of fake news.
I can describe the importance of cybersecurity and explain different career pathways into the field.
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