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Virginia Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Lesson 9.9 Viewing a Webpage

Description

In this lesson, students learn how all of the pieces of the puzzle (IP addresses, the DNS system, routing, and packets and protocols) fit together to send information over the internet. Students will extend these new concepts to consider net neutrality and its ramifications on cybersecurity.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Describe the process that occurs when typing in a URL, from sending a request and response over the Internet to viewing a webpage
  • Explain what net neutrality is and any implications for cybersecurity

Activities

These are all the activities included in the lesson

9.9.1 Viewing a Webpage
9.9.2 Viewing a Webpage
9.9.3 Explaining a URL
9.9.4 Net Neutrality Explained
9.9.5 FCCs Net Neutrality Rules Officially Repealed
9.9.6 Take a Side on Net Neutrality
9.9.7 Net Neutrality and Cybersecurity
9.9.8 Net Neutrality and Cybersecurity Research