Years 7–8: Hardware, networks and cyber threats
This scope and sequence unit explores how the performance of computer hardware – such as CPU and RAM – is determined by its specifications, and how digital networks (wired and wireless) can also be compared in terms of requirements. Students are introduced to the concepts of network protocols and cryptography for ensuring data integrity and security, and learn to identify and mitigate cyber security threats like phishing.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 7-8 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Scope and sequence, Whole School |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems, Privacy and security |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI8K01
Explain how hardware specifications affect performance and select appropriate hardware for particular tasks and workloads
AC9TDI8K02
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired and wireless networks including the internet
AC9TDI8P13
Explain how multi-factor authentication protects an account when the password is compromised and identify phishing and other cyber security threats |
| Keywords | scope and sequence, scope, sequence |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Digital Literacy, Critical and creative thinking |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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