# Daily Bell Ringer — Firewalls, Encryption, & Digital Identity Protection

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:26:22-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 9: Cybersecurity & Digital Safety / Lesson 3:
Firewalls, Encryption, & Digital Identity Protection

## Before we begin

What does the "HTTPS" lock icon in your browser address bar indicate?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.

## Laptop Ticket

intro, body, conclusion): Think of something you want to keep private, like a diary,
a phone, or a conversation. What do you do now to protect it, and how well does 
it work?