{"id":10826,"date":"2026-06-30T12:23:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/?p=10826"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:23:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:23:28","slug":"fortinent-security-awareness-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2026\/06\/30\/fortinent-security-awareness-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortinent: Security Awareness Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_11\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p class=\"greeting_desc\">These resources from Fortinet provide a curriculum which helps students learn how to apply cybersecurity skills to their digital interactions at school, at home and everywhere they go. They are available free to Falkirk schools &#8211; you simply have to log into Glow to access them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-2\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h2>What is available?<\/h2>\n<h3>Teacher Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ready-to-Teach Lesson Plans<\/strong> with step-by-step explanations of how to teach this lesson including all classroom instructions, learning objectives, lesson pacing adjustment, vocabulary, and talking points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher Guides<\/strong> with background information teachers can reference before teaching the lesson. This is an optional resource to equip teachers with in-depth knowledge to support student learning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teacher Answer Guides<\/strong> with possible answers and key points to assess and guide classroom learning and discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Classroom Materials<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lesson Slides<\/strong> that teachers can use during classroom instruction in both PowerPoint and Google Slides format including embedded videos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Handouts<\/strong> to be used with the lesson.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multimedia Assets<\/strong> should teachers wish to access the videos separately from the lesson plan presentations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Suggested Order<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Review the lesson plan and key points for teaching this lesson. If you are not familiar with some concepts or terms, you can refer to the teacher guide with background information.<\/li>\n<li>If needed, view the teacher guide background information and supplement your knowledge on the topic.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the slide deck in your preferred format.<\/li>\n<li>Print off or access the fillable PDF student handouts.<\/li>\n<li>Print off or access the fillable PDF rubrics and teacher answer guides.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate the lesson into your day!<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-3\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3>How do I access the materials?<\/h3>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/glowscotland.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/r\/sites\/ConnectedFalkirkStaff\/Shared%20Documents\/1.%20%F0%9F%97%92%EF%B8%8F%20General\/Fortient%20-%20Security%20Awareness%20Curriculum?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=x4RaJE\">this link<\/a> or click on the image below to access the folder which is stored in the DigiLearnFalk Team. You must be logged into Glow to access both the Team and the Folder, you must also be a member of the DigiLearnFalk Microsoft Team.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glowscotland.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/r\/sites\/ConnectedFalkirkStaff\/Shared%20Documents\/1.%20%F0%9F%97%92%EF%B8%8F%20General\/Fortient%20-%20Security%20Awareness%20Curriculum?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=x4RaJE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"10828\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2026\/06\/30\/fortinent-security-awareness-curriculum\/dlf-featured-image-banners-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"1200,628\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DLF featured image banners (1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1-300x157.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1-1024x536.png\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2026\/06\/30122222\/DLF-featured-image-banners-1-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-4\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h2>Lesson Packages<\/h2>\n<h3>Age 8-11<\/h3>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div class=\"module-details\">\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Respecting Work Online<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><small><span class=\"age\">Ethical Integrity<\/span><\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"sac_course_summary\"><span class=\"multilang\" lang=\"en\">Students will learn the importance of respecting others&#8217; work online and explore strategies for safely and appropriately accessing and sharing digital content. They will reflect on how creative thinking can help them express their ideas and share knowledge responsibly.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div class=\"module-details\">\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Making Sense of Social Media<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Online Information<\/h4>\n<h4><span lang=\"en\">Students will l<\/span><span class=\"multilang\" lang=\"en\">earn about social media, its purpose, and how family boundaries around social media use can help them stay safe online. They will develop communication skills by discussing these boundaries and learning to advocate for their personal and family choices regarding social media use.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-download\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Online Identity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div>Online Presence<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en\">Students will learn about online identity, including how people represent themselves positively and negatively in digital spaces. They will develop strategies to protect their online identities. Students will grow as compassionate individuals as they focus on treating others kindly through their online interactions.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4 class=\"module-download\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">History of Computing Innovations<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"module-download\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Digital Impact<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"module-download\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\">Students will learn about important figures in computing history, their collaborative efforts, and innovations that have shaped cybersecurity and society. Students will develop collaboration skills and reflect on how to use technology as a tool for working together and sharing ideas safely and securely.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div class=\"module-download\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div class=\"module-details\">\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Introducing Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"module-tags\"><span class=\"age\">Cybersecurity Landscape<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"sac_course_summary\"><span class=\"multilang\" lang=\"en\">Students will learn about common cyberthreats and practice strategies to avoid scams and prevent computer viruses from infecting their devices. They will explore cybersecurity as a field and will build computational thinking skills by defining threats and analysing real-world examples of online scams.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-download\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div class=\"module-details\">\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Building Password Essentials<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"module-tags\"><span class=\"age\">Secure Privacy<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"sac_course_summary\"><span class=\"multilang\" lang=\"en\">Students will learn why strong, unique passwords are important and how password breaches can put their accounts and devices at risk. They will build computational thinking skills as they explore different strategies for creating and remembering strong passwords.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-download\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"module-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"module-content\">\n<div class=\"module-details\">\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><b>Recognising<\/b><strong>\u00a0Cyberbullying<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"module-tags\"><span class=\"age\">Digital Safety<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"sac_course_summary\"><span class=\"multilang\" lang=\"en\">Students will learn to identify the differences between bullying, cyberbullying, and unkind behavior. They will also practice strategies for reporting and coping with cyberbullying. Through examples and discussions, students will build compassion and learn how to stay safe online.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-5\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3>Age 12-14<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong> Securing Data and Keeping it Private<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Secure Privacy<\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn about the importance of data privacy and data protection and their role in protecting privacy. They will develop communication and computational thinking skills while discussing how password hygiene, multi-factor authentication, and encryption can keep their online information safe.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Cyberbullying<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><small>Digital Safety<\/small><\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn to identify signs of cyberbullying, explain its harmful effects, and explore ways to respond to cyberbullying and support others. They will develop greater compassion and improve their communication skills by analysing various scenarios and discussing statistics related to cyberbullying.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Understanding Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Cybersecurity Landscape<\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn how cybersecurity affects their personal safety and will explain strategies to protect, detect, and respond to common cyberattacks such as phishing and malware. They will build computational thinking and collaboration skills as they analyze cybersecurity challenges and devise solutions.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Computing and Culture<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Digital Impact<\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn to use technology responsibly to help create a safer digital world, while also balancing their time and resources to foster their digital well-being. They will develop as creative and critical thinkers as they debate the positive and negative impacts of computing innovations on culture and the environment.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Respecting Intellectual Property<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Ethical Integrity<\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn the benefits of using creative content and digital tools appropriately, as well as the risks of illegal downloads. They will also explore strategies for safely accessing and using others&#8217; intellectual property online. By thinking critically and acting with compassion, students will make ethical and responsible decisions when using online content.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Social Media Influence<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Online Information<\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn about the benefits and risks of social media use and discuss its impact on emotional and cognitive well-being. They will enhance their communication and critical thinking skills by considering manipulation and commercialisation tactics, as well as strategies for maintaining and restoring personal boundaries while using social media.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Identity in the Digital World<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>Online Presence<\/h4>\n<h4>Students will learn to create and protect their identity in the digital world and analyze online content that influences their sense of self. They will grow as compassionate and critical thinkers by applying strategies to curate their online identity and build a positive online presence.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-6\" id=\"builder-section-text_11-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<h3>Age 15-18<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong> Lesson 1: What is Cybersecurity?<\/strong><br \/>In this lesson, students will take their first steps toward becoming cybersecurity professionals. They will learn what cybersecurity is and will consider its impact on personal safety and organisational security. Students will envision future careers and explore the skills and competencies required to be successful in the cybersecurity field.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Lesson 2: The Impact of Cybersecurity<\/strong><br \/>During this lesson, students will learn about technological advancements, how bad actors exploit them and the efforts of cybersecurity professionals to combat emerging threats. <\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>\u00a0<\/h4>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Lesson 3: Principles of Information Security<\/strong><br \/>During this lesson, students will learn about the principles of information security, the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) and different types of data. <\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Lesson 4: Cybersecurity Ethics<\/strong><br \/>During this lesson, students will examine the ethical responsibilities associated with working in cybersecurity and explore the layers of ethical decision-making, from personal values to professional standards to regulations and laws. <\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ttfmake-testimonial\">\n<h4><strong>Unit 1 Assessment Guide<\/strong><br \/>The assessment guide includes an outline of formative and summative assessments for the unit, with a unit test and answer guide, a project outline and an accompanying rubric.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These resources from Fortinet provide a curriculum which helps students learn how to apply cybersecurity skills to their digital interactions at school, at home and everywhere they go. 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