Cyber Security Materials

National Cyber Security Alliance
C-SAVE Curriculum
In 2009, NCSA developed the C-SAVE Program (Cyber Security Awareness Volunteer Education Program), which is designed to encourage security and IT professionals, as well as others knowledgeable about cyber security, to put their knowledge and expertise to work in local schools.

Carnegie Cadets: The MySecureCyberspace Game
Carnegie Cadets: The MySecureCyberspace Game is an interactive game designed for fourth and fifth graders that teaches Internet safety and computer security in a safe, fun setting. Created by Carenegie Mellon's Information Networking Institute and Carnegie Mellon CyLab, the game is a free download from this Web site, provided as part of the university's outreach project for cyberawareness called MySecureCyberspace.

Cisco
The Realm Cartoon Series
Cisco’s “The Realm” is a cartoon series depicting superheroes that battle cybercrime, malware and other online dangers.

CyberSmart! Curriculum
CyberSmart! provides free non-sequential, standards-based K-12 lessons based on the most current research findings adopting best practices from the fields of cyber security and character education. Teacher lesson plans, student activity sheets, home connections, awareness activities and optional Web 2.0 strategies are included. Topics include handing passwords, spam, malware, phishing, and other forms of identity theft.

Identity Theft Resource Center
Teen Space
The Identity Theft Resource Center’s Teen Space has information, games, and quizzes for teens about how to protect your information online, recognize scams, and be smart about email and social networking. There is also a lesson plan for teachers available.

iKeepSafe
Faux Paw Book Series
The Faux Paw book series teaches children about all aspects of cyber security in via entertaining stories. The curriculum is based on research from Harvard’s Center on Media and Child Health and created in partnership with the iKeepSafe Global Research Team, Penn State University Department of Education, and the University of Maryland.

i-SAFE
i-LEARN Online for educators
i-SAFE’s easy-to-use professional development training for educators is online through a series of video modules. Educators learn about i-SAFE’s core topics and become certified to train others.
i-PARENT for parents
i-SAFE’s online modules for parents introduce them to core Internet safety topics and train them to spread awareness through Parent Night presentations and other community outreach activities.

(ISC) ²
Safe and Secure Online Program
Through the (ISC) ² Safe and Secure Online Program, its certified information security expert members volunteer to help children ages 11-14 learn how to protect themselves online. Teachers and parents can request to have a local volunteer present at a school in their community.
Cyber Exchange
Free cyber security awareness tools - such as flyers, posters and presentations - provided by (ISC)²’s information security expert members and available to the public for free.

James Madison University
CyberCitizenship Project
The JMU CyberCitizenship Project includes an Educator's Guide on Internet safety, security and ethics.

Look Both Ways
K-12 Curriculum
LookBothWays, Inc. provides free consumer education in online safety through their Web site. Their K-12 curriculum uses two scenarios to teach kids about sharing personal information online.

Microsoft
Microsoft Online Safety Resources
Microsoft offers free, downloadable resources designed to help educate consumers about computer security, privacy, and online safety issues.

Symantec
Family Resources
Symantec’s Family Resource page provides Internet safety tips, a family online safety guide, and information on cyberbullying and cybercrime.

*Comprehensive List of K-12 Classroom Resources
Be sure to check out our comprehensive list of K-12 Classroom Resources on Cybersecurity, Cybersafety, and Cyberethics. With a full list of links to great materials from Microsoft, Cisco, the Department of Justice, the FTC, iKeepSafe, i-SAFE, McAfee, NetSmartz, WiredSafety, and more, you are guaranteed to find lessons that will work for your classroom. This list covers resources in all three important areas: cybersecurity, cybersafety, and cyberethics.