Course Summary:

Every organization is responsible for ensuring cybersecurity. The ability to protect its information systems from impairment or even theft is essential to success.

Implementing effective security measures will not only offer liability protection; it will also increase efficiency and productivity. 

Course Objectives:

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. 
At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

• Understand different types of malware and security breaches
• Know the types of cyberattacks to look out for
• Develop effective prevention methods

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Cybersecurity Fundamentals

• What is Cyberspace?
• What is Cybersecurity?
• Why is Cybersecurity Important?
• What is a Hacker?
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Types of Malware

• Worms
• Viruses
• Spyware
• Trojans
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Cyber Security Breaches

• Phishing
• Identity Theft
• Harassment
• Cyber Stalking
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Types of Cyber Attacks

• Password Attacks
• Denial of Service Attacks
• Passive Attack
• Penetration Testing
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Prevention Tips

• Craft a Strong Password
• Two-Step Verification
• Download Attachments with Care
• Question Legitimacy of Websites
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Mobile Protection

• No Credit Card Numbers
• Place Lock on Phone
• Don’t Save Passwords
• No Personalized Contacts Listed
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Social Network Security

• Don’t Reveal Location
• Keep Birthdate Hidden
• Have Private Profile
• Don’t Link Accounts
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Prevention Software

• Firewalls
• Virtual Private Networks
• Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware
• Routine Updates
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Critical Cyber Threats

• Critical Cyber Threats
• Cyberterrorism
• Cyberwarfare
• Cyber espionage
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Defense Against Hackers

• Cryptography
• Digital Forensics
• Intrusion Detection
• Legal Recourse
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise