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Encryption Cyber Security

To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

Brookhaven National Lab takes all safety very seriously, and that includes cyber security! In this lesson, students will learn about simple encryption and decryption of text files using a short Python program. They will first try to decrypt a message by hand and then compare that with decrypting it using the code. Then using their new skills they will move on to decrypt a more challenging message. No coding knowledge is needed to enjoy this experience!

Vocabulary: Encryption, cipher, frequency histogram, ASCII, Python, algorithm

Session Information
  • 90-minute session, times are flexible
  • One class per session, maximum 30 students per class
  • Can book multiple activities in one day
  • $667.50 (BOCES-aidable) per session

To request field trip dates, visit https://oepreg.bnl.gov/.

New York State Standards

New York State Science Learning Standards

Disciplinary Core Ideas Crosscutting Concepts Science and Engineering Practices
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution Patterns

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Using Mathematical and Computational Thinking

Next Generation English Language Arts Standards

Speaking and Listening Language
Comprehension and Collaboration Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

 

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Workforce Development and Science Education Office
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, NY 11973-5000

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Using the unique scientific tools and intellectual resources of Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Office of Workforce Development and Science Education is dedicated to preparing future scientists, engineers, technicians, and educators. Our team of scientists and science educators designs and implements workforce development and education initiatives that advance the scientific mission of Brookhaven Lab and the U.S. Department of Energy.