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Topic plan · A-Level Computer Science 9618 · Topic 17

Security

Symmetric and asymmetric encryption, SSL and TLS, quantum cryptography, digital signatures and digital certificates.

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Unit at a glance

3 lessons, 135 minutes of teaching

Lessons
3, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
3 with answer keys
Quiz questions
18 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Data transmission lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
17.1Symmetric and asymmetric encryption, quantum cryptography
Encryption turns readable plaintext into ciphertext that is useless to anyone without the key.
Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 21 marks6 MCQtab 6
17.1SSL and TLS
Every time a browser shows a padlock, SSL/TLS is at work between the client and the server.
Anticipation / Reaction Guide6 Q, 19 marks6 MCQtab 1
17.1Digital signatures and digital certificates
A public key is only useful if you can trust whose key it is.
Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 20 marks6 MCQnone

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