{"id":2159,"date":"2023-10-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/10\/04\/elevate-cybersecurity-expertise-with-microsoft-and-minecraft-education\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:39:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:39:41","slug":"elevate-cybersecurity-expertise-with-microsoft-and-minecraft-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2023\/10\/elevate-cybersecurity-expertise-with-microsoft-and-minecraft-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Elevate cybersecurity expertise with Microsoft and Minecraft Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The concept of \u201cschool safety\u201d has evolved significantly in the last several decades to include cybersecurity, ranging from policy compliance, privacy, and data protection to common cybersecurity threats like <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/what-is-phishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about phishing\">phishing<\/a> attacks. Recent years have shown the importance of understanding how to behave safely online and that everyone has a role to play in cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Staying cyber safe ultimately means adopting good cyber hygiene habits. Just like personal hygiene routines, cyber hygiene routines consist of simple, preventative steps that help protect individuals from potential larger issues in the future. Eventually, keeping your accounts and devices secure will become as second nature as washing hands before a meal or brushing teeth before bedtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay safe and secure by combining good cyber hygiene habits with <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/cybersecurity-solutions-for-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about cybersecurity solutions\">cybersecurity solutions<\/a>, tips, resources, and training from Microsoft Education\u2014including new standards-aligned cybersecurity lesson collections from Minecraft Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"avoiding-phishing-attacks\">Avoiding phishing attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phishing is the act of deceiving individuals into revealing personal or private information through websites, messaging apps, or various online platforms, all with malicious intent. These deceptive tactics often target sensitive data like credit card details and login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">School districts such as <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/customers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/story\/1523721914427447986-fulton-schools-k12-edu-microsoft-365-en-united-states#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20in%20a%20single%2030%2Dday%20period%2C%20they%20saw%2039%20ransomware%20attempts%2C%20all%20contained%20and%20eradicated%3B%20712%20malware%20attempts%2C%20all%20blocked%3B%20983%20compromised%20credentials%2C%20mitigated%20by%20automated%20disabling%20of%20accounts%3B%20254%2C255%20phishing%20attempts%2C%20of%20which%20nearly%2089%25%20were%20not%20delivered.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Fulton County Schools\">Fulton County Schools<\/a> have discovered that using <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/microsoft-365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Microsoft 365 Education A5\">Microsoft 365 Education A5<\/a> subscription security tools can greatly enhance their capacity to safeguard users. These tools effectively combat the threat by leveraging built-in security features, successfully preventing 89% of attempted phishing attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with the right security tools in place, it\u2019s important to be critical when clicking links or downloading files from suspicious sources. As public figures who often have their email addresses published on the school websites, educators are frequently the target of phishing attempts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Look for these signs of phishing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Spoofing a trusted account. Look out for urgent requests from accounts claiming to be a school leader and reach out to the sender if something looks phishy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Misspellings or errors in the message text.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Wrong or suspicious contact info from the sender. Check both the username and domain name in the sender\u2019s address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Communication that prompts you to provide private information. Whether someone claims to be from the finance, technology, or Human Resources department, it\u2019s never a good idea to send your private information electronically. Always be suspicious of messages that ask you for sensitive information (like login credentials). If something seems suspicious, speak with colleagues directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Avoid questionable links. Always hover over a link (including emails) before you click on it to see where it will go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keep-students-safe-with-cybersecurity-awareness\">Keep students safe with cybersecurity awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There has been a growing awareness of the importance of students gaining an understanding of safe online behavior and recognizing that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. In response to this, Microsoft has launched the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/security\/business\/cybersecurity-awareness?rtc=1#x763ac12acab4482b8b77188782e1cac9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness\">Cybersecurity Awareness<\/a> website, offering easily digestible learning materials catering to organizations, consumers, and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use these resources to lead a discussion about online safety and building strong cybersecurity practices. This central hub provides a wealth of resources, including infographics, certifications, reports, events, training sessions, scholarships, and other avenues to remain engaged with educational opportunities related to cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/01-Microsoft-Education-Cybersecurity-Awareness-teacher-student.jpg\" alt=\"A educator talking to a student in a school classroom.\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Educators can help students understand why cyber hygiene is important by leading discussions about online safety and building strong cybersecurity practices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take the next steps in improving your cybersecurity preparedness by exploring these modules and learning paths on Microsoft Learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/describe-basic-cybersecurity-threats-attacks-mitigations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to Describe basic cybersecurity threats, attacks, and mitigations\">Describe basic cybersecurity threats, attacks, and mitigations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/describe-basic-concepts-of-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to Describe the basic concepts of cybersecurity\">Describe the basic concepts of cybersecurity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/skill-up-artificial-intelligence-microsoft-365-windows-security-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to Skill up with the latest in AI, Microsoft 365, Windows, and security in education\">Skill up with the latest in AI, Microsoft 365, Windows, and security in education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"empower-students-with-new-cybersecurity-lessons-from-minecraft-education\">Empower students with new cybersecurity lessons from Minecraft Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to integrate cybersecurity into your classroom with new lesson collections from Minecraft Education, aligned to Cyber.org and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards. <a title=\"\" aria-label=\"Click to Empower learners with the skills and knowledge\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/cyberblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Empower learners with the skills and knowledge<\/a> they\u2019ll need to protect their digital footprint and make safe choices in an increasingly online world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XZeMBSL6Ucs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch the YouTube video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this cybersecurity curriculum, introduce data privacy and build digital citizenship skills, explore <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/what-is-malware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about malware\">malware<\/a> and ethics, and go deeper into topics like encryption and social engineering. With immersive content for students ages 7 to 18, educator guides, and professional learning, the <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/cyber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Minecraft Education Cyber Collection\">Minecraft Education Cyber Collection<\/a> makes it easy to integrate cyber into any classroom. Together, we can empower all students with the tools and knowledge they need to be proactive cyber heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Explore new lessons:<\/strong> The Minecraft Education Cyber Collection is available for all users in the in-game library and online at <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/cyber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to go to this link\">https:\/\/aka.ms\/cyber<\/a>. Learn how to incorporate cybersecurity into your classroom and empower all your students to be cyber safe!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Professional learning:<\/strong> Register to join tomorrow\u2019s <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/msit.events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/5fb0d3b1-3179-4323-bc97-e3fd8d4a6298@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about Teaching Cybersecurity with Minecraft Education\">Teaching Cybersecurity with Minecraft Education<\/a> webinar or for one of our <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/education.minecraft.net\/en-us\/connect\/minecraft-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about virtual training cohort and classroom workshop options\">virtual training cohort and classroom workshop options<\/a> this month to explore cybersecurity alongside peer educators. Learn to teach cyber content and receive the new <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/minecraftcybercourse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Click to learn more about the Cyber badge on Microsoft Learn\">Cyber badge on Microsoft Learn<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learners need the right skills to be safe, smart, and confident online as their digital footprint grows in our increasingly online world. And educators need the right resources to empower their students to be cyber safe. Minecraft Education\u2019s cybersecurity curriculum helps learners of all ages become cyber heroes\u2014protecting their data, using the Internet safely, and modeling digital citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re committed to helping you create a safe and secure online learning environment that maximizes time for teaching and learning. By combining good cyber hygiene habits with cybersecurity tips, resources, and training from Microsoft Education you can help protect yourself and your community from cyber threats. 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