Rob May: Your Human Firewall – The Answer to the Cyber Security Problem
Rob May : Your Human Firewall – The Answer to the Cyber Security Problem
Vocabulary notes:
stunt — something unusual done to attract attention
scam — a dishonest scheme; a fraud
Pre-viewing Task:
What statistics or findings would you look for to measure people’s awareness about their vulnerability to cyber crime?
Viewing Task:
Answer the questions below:
1. How does the speaker prove that cyber crimes are pervasive?
a)
b)
c)
2. How does the speaker prove that we don’t value our security in cyber space?
3. What does the image of pipes typify?
4. Why does the speaker refer to the following:
- Starbucks
- phishing
- whaling?
5. What measures can enhance our cyber security?
6. What is human firewall?
Post-viewing Task:
- What makes the speaker’s address convincing?
- Speak on the topic “People’s Awareness About their Cyber Security”. To illustrate your idea, use the statistics and examples from Rob May’s talk.
UST | Toolkit
01 | Positions
The two opposing claims students defend.
A: Effective diplomacy is built on persuasion rather than pressure.
B: Effective diplomacy requires firmness rather than accommodation.
02 | Argumentation Prompt
Develop two arguments to support your position. Provide reasoning and relevant examples. Anticipate the opposing side’s arguments and prepare rebuttals.
03 | Language Challenge
Use at least four expressions from the Vocabulary Bank. At least one expression should be used to challenge or rebut your opponent’s argument.
04 | Printable Worksheet
Download the Verbal Joust worksheet →