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Ethical Hacker 

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Challenge Details

Partner: Local Company

Product: Fake Email Campaign

Challenge Essential Question: How can we support local companies and their employees in avoiding phishing attacks?

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Challenge Sprints

Dive into the challenge with your Student Fellows using the Sprint Learning Experiences below!

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Sprint 1
Explore Who is Most Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks

Examine the importance of secure hardware in protecting digital information and identify populations most vulnerable to cyber attacks, particularly highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on younger and older individuals. Students will also learn practical strategies for securing personal information, including the use of strong passwords.

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Sprint 2 
Investigate Cybersecurity Best Practices

Students will explore the world of encryption, learning how it secures online information and delving into the history of cryptography. Through hands-on activities, they will gain practical experience with the Caesar Cipher, encoding and decoding messages using this ancient technique.

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Sprint 3
Create a Fake Email Campaign

Students will learn how to spot scams and create a fake phishing email to test a local small business's employees on their ability to recognize potential phishing attacks. This project not only enhances their online safety skills but also supports community cyber security efforts.

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Sprint 4
Consult Local Company on Cybersecurity

You and your Student Fellows have worked hard on the Ethical Hacker Challenge, and it's time to present your findings. Have them create a presentation for a local business on staying safe online and avoiding phishing attacks.

Live May 16th

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Explore opportunities for your Student Fellows to showcase their coding, creativity, and community activation skills.

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Enter the Challenge

Ed Farm is excited to review the posters your Student Fellows create to inspire their peers in considering a career in cybersecurity. Deadline: March 16th, 2025

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