Cybersecurity
What is cybersecurity?
Protecting computers, networks, and data from digital attacks
What is a blockchain?
A digital record of transactions stored across many computers.
What is a centralized market?
A system controlled by one main organization or authority.
What is a password?
A secret word or phrase used to protect an account and keep information secure.
Blue or pink
Why is cybersecurity important?
It helps keep personal information safe and prevents hackers from stealing data.
What information is stored in a blockchain?
Transactions grouped into blocks.
What is a decentralized market?
A system where control is spread across many users or locations.
Name one quality of a strong password.
It is long, uses uppercase and lowercase letters, includes numbers, or includes symbols.
What High School did Mr. Patafio go to?
Norwalk High School.
What is malware?
Software designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computers.
Why is blockchain considered secure?
Because data is shared across many computers and is hard to change.
Give one example of a centralized system.
A traditional bank or school grading system.
Which password is stronger and why?
A. football12
B. F00tb@ll!23
B, because it is longer and uses capital letters, numbers, and symbols.
What color is Mr. Patafio's backpack?
Navy blue / blue.
What is phishing?
A scam where fake emails or messages trick people into giving personal information.
What happens if someone tries to change information in a blockchain?
The network notices the change and rejects it.
Give one example of a decentralized system.
Cryptocurrency networks or blockchain systems.
A student uses a long password with letters and numbers, but the password is based on their name and birth year.
Why is this password still considered weak, and how could it be improved?
It is weak because personal information is easy to guess or find online. It can be improved by using random words, symbols, and numbers not connected to personal details.
Southern Connecticut State University.
What is one way individuals can protect themselves online?
Use strong passwords, avoid suspicious links, and keep software updated.
How does blockchain support decentralized systems?
It allows users to share and verify data without one central authority.
What is one advantage of decentralized markets?
They have no single point of failure and give users more control.
Two users both have strong, long passwords. One uses two-factor authentication (2FA) and the other does not.
Explain how 2FA changes the security of the account even if the password is stolen.
2FA requires a second verification step, such as a code or app approval, so a hacker cannot log in with just the stolen password.
What is Mr.Patafio's favorite soccer team (hint it is in England)
Chelsea