Cybersecurity with Python & micro:bit Three-session Educator Workshop July 24, 26 & 28 2023 (closed)

This event has ended. You may watch the recordings below, and access the presentation slides at the bottom of the page.

Explore and apply basic cybersecurity concepts with physical computing on micro:bit modules. Utilizing Python scripting and module-to-module radio communication, the Cybersecurity Tutorial Series lessons capture student interest while supporting career technology education (CTE) and computer science (CS) programs. Designed with high school in mind, they adapt to and complement middle school and college programs as well. This course takes place live via Zoom, in three 2-hour sessions.

Workshop Activities:

• Set up connections for programming and serial communication with the micro:bit Python editor
• Write scripts for working with strings and handling exceptions
• Establish a radio communication link between two micro:bit modules and pass data between them
• Experiment with methods of data encryption
• Launch and counter sniffing and brute force attacks
• See how these skills can be applied to embedded hardware projects such as the cyber:bot robot
• Access and review the student and educator resources for the program

Applications have been closed for this event.

To those accepted, we will email approvals with a link to register for the Zoom sessions, and send out a free kit with two micro:bit GO Bundles (If you don’t already have them.) Notifications go out several weeks before the course. Hands-on activities will be done during the three 2-hour Zoom sessions, with homework assigned before each session. The Zoom sessions will be recorded and posted publicly to YouTube, in case you miss a session. Afterwards, an 8-hour certification of completion will be available upon request (attendance will be taken!)

Questions?

If you aren’t sure if this class is right for you, contact us via education@parallax.com, or call the Educator Hotline at (916) 701-8625. Tell us about your needs and ask us your questions.