Episode Details

311: 3 Online Cybersecurity Games

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   
   1. • 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)
   2. 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
   3. 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

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