Lesson Plan

• Describe the main types of malware and their characteristics.
• Compare the features of anti‑virus and anti‑malware software.
• Explain how signature, heuristic, behavioural and cloud scanning detect threats.
• Apply best‑practice steps to protect a networked environment.
• Evaluate the benefits of using anti‑malware in a school network.

• Projector and screen
• Computer with internet access (demo anti‑malware software)
• Printed handout of malware types
• Worksheet with scenario questions
• Flow‑chart diagram of anti‑malware workflow
• Whiteboard and markers

Begin with a brief news clip about a recent ransomware attack to capture interest. Ask learners what they already know about viruses and how they protect their own devices. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify malware types, differentiate anti‑virus from anti‑malware, and list key protection practices.

1. Do‑now (5 min): Students write down any malware names they have heard of and share briefly.
2. Mini‑lecture with slides (10 min): Overview of malware types and their impact.
3. Comparison activity (8 min): Using the provided table, groups compare anti‑virus vs anti‑malware features.
4. Live demonstration (7 min): Show real‑time scanning and quarantine using a demo anti‑malware program.
5. Group scenario task (12 min): Teams evaluate a network security scenario and recommend best‑practice steps.
6. Whole‑class debrief & Q&A (5 min): Review answers and clarify misconceptions.

Recap the key differences between anti‑virus and anti‑malware and the main protection benefits. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one benefit and one best‑practice they will apply. For homework, they research a recent malware incident and prepare a short summary for the next class.