User:Dipak lessonplan3

Objective:

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to differentiate between active and passive attacks in the context of cybersecurity.

Materials:

- Whiteboard and markers

1. Introduction (2 minutes)

•    Begin by explaining the importance of cybersecurity and the various types of threats that exist in the digital world.
•     Introduce the concept of active and passive attacks, highlighting that both are strategies used by hackers to compromise systems and data.

2. Passive Attacks (3 minutes)

•    Define passive attacks as attempts to gain unauthorized access to information without affecting the system's resources or altering the data.
•    Provide examples of passive attacks, such as eavesdropping on network communications, monitoring user activities, and capturing data during transmission.

3. Active Attacks (3 minutes)

•    Define active attacks as attempts to alter system resources or data, disrupt services, or gain unauthorized access by exploiting vulnerabilities.
•     Provide examples of active attacks, such as malware infections, denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, and unauthorized access through password cracking.

4. Key Differences (1 minute)

•    Highlight the key differences between active and passive attacks, such as the level of interaction with the target system, the impact on system resources, and the intent of the attacker.

5. Discussion and Recap (1 minute)

•    Engage the students in a brief discussion to ensure their understanding of the differences between active and passive attacks.
•    Recap the main points of the lesson and encourage students to remain vigilant against both types of attacks.

Conclusion:

•    Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to defend against both active and passive attacks.