Foundations

These ideas come from Early to Second level in other strands. They are not part of the Cyber sub-strand, but the Cyber statements build on them. Each has a short card and a quick check.

• FND-DW-E-1 Digital World, Early (p.28)

  Ask for and give consent before photos, video or audio are captured or shared.

  Card: Ask first

  Before taking or sharing a photo, video or recording of someone, ask them. This is called consent. Everyone is allowed to say no, and that's OK.

  Your friend wants to post a photo of you. What should happen first?

  They post it, then tell you They ask you, and you can say yes or no Nothing: photos are always fine

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  Leads to: DRW-3-CY-K1

• FND-DW-E-2 Digital World, Early (p.28)

  Lock devices with passwords, PINs or face unlock and keep them safe.

  Card: Lock it

  Devices can be locked with a password, PIN, pattern or face or fingerprint unlock. Lock your device when you're not using it, and keep it somewhere safe.

  Which of these locks a tablet?

  A PIN or password Turning up the volume A bright wallpaper

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  Leads to: SYS-3-CY-D1

• FND-DW-1-1 Digital World, First (p.28)

  Recognise personal data and that devices can be secured to protect it.

  Card: Personal data

  Personal data is information about you, such as your name, address, birthday, photos or school. It might be stored on a device or online. Locking devices and using good passwords helps keep it safe.

  Which of these is personal data?

  Your home address The name of a planet The price of bread

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  Leads to: DRW-3-CY-K1, DRW-3-CY-K2

• FND-DW-1-2 Digital World, First (p.28)

  Spot examples of misinformation.

  Card: Is it true?

  Anyone can post anything online, and some of it is wrong. Misinformation is information that isn't true or is misleading. Check things with a trusted source before you believe or share them.

  You see a post saying "Schools closed for a month!" What should you do?

  Share it straight away Check it on the school's own website or with an adult Believe it because it has lots of likes

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  Leads to: SYS-3-CY-D4

• FND-DW-2-1 Digital World, Second (p.29)

  Getting into devices or data without permission is hacking, and it is illegal.

  Card: Hacking is illegal

  Getting into someone's device, account or data without permission is called hacking, and it's against the law, even if you only look. Ethical hackers only test systems when the owner has given permission.

  Is it OK to log in to a friend's account without asking, just to look?

  Yes, if you don't change anything No: getting into devices or data without permission is hacking, and it's illegal Yes, if they are your friend

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  Leads to: MIH-3-CY-K6

• FND-DW-2-2 Digital World, Second (p.29)

  Organise files in folders, set permissions, and look at a file's metadata and settings.

  Card: Files, folders and metadata

  Files are organised into folders, and permissions control who can open or change them. Files also carry metadata: hidden details such as when a file was made, which device made it, and sometimes where a photo was taken. Check metadata before sharing.

  What is metadata?

  Information about a file, such as when and where a photo was taken A type of virus A very large file

  Why set permissions on a shared folder?

  To choose who can see or change it To make it load faster To change its colour

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  Leads to: MIH-4-CY-D3, MIH-3-CY-D2

• FND-DW-2-3 Digital World, Second (p.29)

  Plan steps to keep familiar devices and a home network secure.

  Card: Keeping home devices secure

  To keep familiar devices and a home network secure: use strong, different passwords, change default passwords on routers and smart devices, install updates, and only let people you trust join the wi-fi.

  Which step helps keep a home network secure?

  Change the router's default password Share the wi-fi password online Never update anything

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  Leads to: SYS-3-CY-D1

• FND-DW-2-4 Digital World, Second (p.29)

  Judge how reliable information is (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) and spot disinformation.

  Card: The CRAAP test

  Check online information with CRAAP. Currency: is it up to date? Relevance: is it about what you need? Authority: who wrote it? Accuracy: do other sources agree? Purpose: is it trying to inform, sell or persuade? Disinformation is false information spread on purpose to cause harm.

  In the CRAAP test, what does "Authority" ask?

  Who wrote it, and are they trustworthy? How long is it? Does it have pictures?

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  Leads to: MIH-4-CY-D2, PP-3-CY-D3, PP-4-CY-D1

• FND-SYS-2-1 Systems, Second, Computing (p.16)

  Describe how to protect a home network from people who should not use it.

  Card: Protecting a home network

  A home network connects devices to the router and the internet. Stop people who shouldn't use it: set a strong wi-fi password, change the router's admin password, keep the router updated, and use a guest network for visitors.

  Someone you don't know is using your home wi-fi. What helps stop this?

  A strong wi-fi password A bigger router Turning up the TV

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  Leads to: SYS-3-CY-D1

• FND-PP-2-1 People and Planet, Second (p.21)

  Devices can still hold data when they are no longer used.

  Card: Old devices remember

  Old phones, tablets and computers can still hold photos, messages and passwords even when nobody uses them. Before giving one away or recycling it, ask an adult to help wipe it properly.

  You're giving away an old tablet. What should you do first?

  Wipe it properly with a reset Nothing: old devices are empty Just delete the apps

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  Leads to: PP-3-CY-D2