Wyoming CAN
Cybersecurity Education
The Wyoming State Library has partnered with the CyberWyoming Alliance through the volunteer group, Wyoming CAN (Cybersecurity Action Network) Committee, to offer the free “cyber-in-a-box” educational program.
Cyber-in-a-Box Program
Cyber-in-a-Box is a video-based educational program is designed to be distributed via local libraries to increase cyber safety in Wyoming communities.
In addition, the School Video Challenge was developed to encourage Wyoming middle and high school classrooms to create original video content promoting public cybersecurity awareness as part of the Cyber-in-a-Box program.
Featured Video
Biometric Authentication: Questions and Considerations
This video was created by David H., a member of the Wyoming CAN (Cybersecurity Action Network) volunteer committee.
School Video Challenge: 2022-2023
This year each team received $100 plus free t-shirts for making a cyber safety video or a video that demystifies an element of technology. Thanks to ISI Wyoming and Microsoft for sponsoring this year’s challenge!
Below is the full list of 16 videos we are highlighting.
Video 1: Cell Phone Addiction
Created by Buffalo High School which received Most Professional and Best Original Statistics
Video 2: Roe Jogan Show
Created by Buffalo High School which received Best Talk Show and Best Logo
Video 3: Circuit Breakers vs. Scams
Created by Laramie County 4-H Club which received Best Dramatic Effects and Best Bunny Ears
Video 4: Gaming Safely
Created by Laramie High School which received Scariest Implications and Best Public Service Announcement
Video 5: Make it Qwerty
Created by Laramie County 4-H Club which received Best Use of Props and Coolest Robots
Video 6: Phishing isn't the same as Fishing
Created by Johnson Junior High School which received Biggest Phish and Most Playful
Video 7: Blockchain Breakdown
Created by Laramie County 4-H Club which received Best Animation and Best Debate
Video 8: Natural Safeness of Apps
Created by Twin Spruce Middle School which received Best Storytelling and Best Interview
Video 9: Gullible Grant Gets Hacked
Created by Code Ninjas of Casper which received Best Cybersecurity Advice and Best Evil Laugh
Video 10: How to Identify & Outsmart a Catphish
Created by Twin Spruce Middle School which received Best Instructional Video and Best Low Tech Mask
Video 11: What Really is Blockchain?
Created by Jackson High School which received Best Editing and Best Use of a Dinosaur Stuffie
Video 12: The Problems of Cyber Bullying
Created by Twin Spruce Middle School which received Best Advice and Most Relevant Topic
Video 13: What is Social Engineering?
Created by Code Ninjas of Casper which received Best Acting and Best Beard
Video 14: Cryptocurrency Investing from the Perspective of Middle School Students
Created by Twin Spruce Middle School which received Most Informative and Best Background Music
Video 15: Using Money Wisely on the Internet
Created by Twin Spruce Middle School which received Best Design and Best Interview Style
Video 16: Catphishing and Fred
Created by Twin Spruce Middle School which received Funniest and Funniest Voice Modification
School Video Challenge: 2021-2022
Other Past WyoCAN Videos
- April 2022 Video: Meet the CyBear Family
- March 2022 Video: About Cyber Threat Defender
- February 2022 Video: About Cyber Threat Protector
- January 2022 Video: About Cyber Threat Guardian
- December 2021 Video: Cyberpsychology (Part 3)
- November 2021 Video: Cyberpsychology (Part 2)
- October 2021 Video: Cyberpsychology (Part 1): Lizard Brain
- September 2021 Video: Deepfakes (Part 3)
- August 2021 Video: Deepfakes (Part 2)
- July 2021 Video: Deepfakes (Part 1)
- June 2021 Video: Low, Medium, and High-tech Backups for Home PCs
- May 2021 Video: Why Backup Testing is Important
- April 2021 Video: Elements of a Good PC Backup
- March 2021 Video: Controlling App Permissions
- February 2021 Video: Using the Same Password for Multiple Sites?
- January 2021 Video: Password Reset Questions
- How Hackers Get Your Info
- What is Everyday Social Engineering?
- Website Trickery
- Tips to Protect Your Home Computer
- Home Network Protection
- Fist Steps to Access Your Wireless Router
- Why Do You Need a Webcam Cover?