Preparing the next generation of digital defenders
Kids deserve to understand the digital world they live in. CyberSiS is our K–6 cybersecurity curriculum, developed with Northrop Grumman and CyberPatriot, where student volunteers teach real skills for staying safe online.
What Students Learn
Six core cybersecurity topics, taught in ways young learners actually remember
Personal Information
What counts as personal info, why it matters, and how to protect it online.
Passwords
What makes a strong password, good vs. bad examples, and password safety habits.
Phishing & Baiting
How to recognize suspicious emails, fake links, and social engineering tricks.
Malware & Viruses
What malware is, how it spreads, Trojan horses, and how anti-malware tools help.
Online Safety
Staying safe in chatrooms, recognizing fake personas, and knowing what to share.
Artificial Intelligence
What AI is, how to use it responsibly, what not to share with it, and its dangers.
The CyberSiS Lesson Plan
Choose a format: a single one-hour overview or a three-day series (one hour per day)
Single Lesson
CyberSiS Overview · 1 hour
General vs. Personal Information
- What counts as general information
- What counts as personal information
- Short activity: info-sorting cards
Passwords
- What makes a good vs. bad password
- Password examples & discussion
- Good/bad password activity
Phishing & Recognition
- What phishing is & how to spot it
- Common tactics used to deceive
- Email Detective activity
Online Safety
- Staying safe in chatrooms
- Recognizing fake personas
- What to share vs. not share online
Developed With
Built alongside industry leaders who share our commitment to student safety
Northrop Grumman
Global aerospace and defense company that helped develop and fund the CyberSiS curriculum.
CyberPatriot
The National Youth Cyber Education Program, the framework that shapes our cybersecurity content.
Taught by students, for students
Every CyberSiS lesson is delivered by high school student volunteers who bring their own technical knowledge into the classroom. Originally launched via live virtual sessions, CyberSiS has reached 3rd and 5th grade classes at local elementary schools, and we're growing.
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