Information Security · JHS1 Computing

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B7.3.3.1.1 - Discuss the key principles of information security (confidentiality, integrity and availability)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define information security and explain why it matters for individuals, schools and businesses in Ghana.
State the three key principles of information security (confidentiality, integrity and availability) and give a simple example of each.
Identify which principle is affected in a given scenario involving information or data.
Explain, in their own words, what happens when one of the three principles is broken.
Share and discuss their findings with a partner or small group using clear spoken explanations.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Communication Networks (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Information Security (3.3)
Content standard: B7.3.3.1 - Recognise data threats and means of protection
Indicator: B7.3.3.1.1 - Discuss the key principles of information security (confidentiality, integrity and availability)
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 4 (Week 28 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Computing, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 18
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

1. Research in pairs the key principles of information security.
2. Discuss the three key principles of information security.
3. Research scenarios involving information security