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Scholars explore the relationship between cipher keys and passwords and as they learn more about the Vigenere cipher and continue to read from the book Blown to Bits in the seventh lesson of the series. They conduct an activity where they see how easily a computer can break a password.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite a computer security expert to give a presentation on passwords
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free account to access Code Studio
- Individuals should already be familiar with the Vigenere cipher from the previous lesson
Pros
- Includes teaching tips at various points of the lesson
- Teaches an important lesson on the strength of passwords
Cons
- Inconsistent unit and lesson numbers may cause confusion