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Threats to Individuals

Objective: explore the different risks to individuals in the modern world

Outcomes:

Concept: Processes

Starter: take the cyber security quiz...

Cybersecurity Knowledge QuizA majority of online adults can identify a strong password and know the risks of using public Wi-Fi. Yet, many struggle with more technical cybersecurity concepts.

1. Clarify the meaning of hacking and identity theft and explain the link between the two phenomenon.

2. Explain the consequences of identity theft and the implications for the individual. Think about this on a personal level.

3. What is privacy and why is it important?

4. How might perspectives on privacy differ between individuals (as civil society), corporations and government?

5. Now watch this. Make notes and share your perspective. Does it change your answer to question 4?

Wiretaps, data dumps and zero days: is digital privacy no longer possible? – videoFrom Russian hacking to WikiLeaks, Edward Snowden and CIA cyber weapons, does digital surveillance mean the end of privacy?

Plenary: do you feel you are under threat in any way as an individual in modern society?

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