LEVEL 1: SCOUT

What is a Smart Device vs. Internet? Understanding Digital Boundaries & Private Data.

• ☥ Learn the difference between a smart device and the internet itself
• ☥ Understand what personal data means and why it matters
• ☥ Discover how websites track your online activity
• ☥ Practice identifying safe vs unsafe websites
• ☥ Build your first mental map of the digital world

Strong vs Weak Passwords & Brute Force Concept. How accounts work and stay safe.

• ☥ Create strong passwords that hackers cannot guess
• ☥ Learn about brute force attacks and how they work
• ☥ Understand two-factor authentication (2FA)
• ☥ Practice spotting weak passwords instantly
• ☥ Build a password strength checker

Learn to spot red flags in messages and role-play as attackers to understand tricks.

• ☥ Identify phishing emails and fake messages
• ☥ Learn the red flags of online scams
• ☥ Role-play as attackers to understand their tricks
• ☥ Practice safe clicking habits
• ☥ Create your own anti-scam awareness poster

What is a network? Why is public Wi-Fi dangerous? Building a mental map of connections.

• ☥ Understand how Wi-Fi networks work
• ☥ Learn why public Wi-Fi is dangerous
• ☥ Discover what a VPN does and when to use it
• ☥ Map out how data travels across the internet
• ☥ Practice safe browsing on public networks

Put everything together in a team-based defense game. Encryption puzzles + Scam Marathon + City Defense.

• ☥ Apply all skills in a team-based defense game
• ☥ Solve encryption puzzles under time pressure
• ☥ Compete in the Scam Marathon challenge
• ☥ Defend your Cyber City from digital attacks
• ☥ Earn your first Cyber Scout badge