Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 8

DLCS18.8.10

Analyze different modes of social engineering and their effectiveness.

COS Examples

Examples: Phishing, hoaxes, impersonation, baiting, spoofing.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • social engineering is used to elicit access to information one would not normally allow.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify various modes of social engineering and indicate their effectiveness.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • social engineering is used to manipulate individuals into revealing personal information.
  • many modes of social engineering are used to manipulate individuals into revealing personal information.

Vocabulary

  • social engineering
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