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3 Online Cybersecurity Games

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These online cybersecurity games are a great way to teach students about how to keep safe online – and what exactly is involved in careers in this field.

Games Reviewed:
  1. Gandalf   
      • Players try to trick Gandalf into revealing passwords across multiple levels
      • Involves critical thinking and AI prompting skills
      • Two versions available:
        • Original Gandalf game (8 levels)
        • New version: “Gandalf and Friends” (5 levels)
        • Cyber Mission
          • Developed by US Military
          • Features four progressive games:
            • Protect
            • Defend
            • Analyze
            • Strike
            • Three difficulty levels per game (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
            • Includes educational resources and cybersecurity career information
            • PBS Nova Labs Cybersecurity Game
              • Designed for grades 6-12
              • Approximately 75 minutes of gameplay
              • Features four main components:
                • Coding challenges
                • Password cracking challenges
                • Social engineering scenarios
                • Network attack defense
                • Combines coding practice with cybersecurity concepts
                  • Special Offer:

                  $20 discount code – CYBER20  (ends 31 March 2025) on FundaFunda’s Computer Science class

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                  Homeschooling with TechnologyBy Meryl van der Merwe
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