Security Awareness: Concepts and Practices

Overview

In today's organizational environments, almost every job role involves working with computers in some manner. Recent news events indicate that security breaches can happen to almost any computer user, on home systems or in corporate or organizational environments. This course is intended to provide you with an introduction to common security threats and issues, as well as ways that you can counteract them.

Course Objectives

You will identify and apply security techniques to common job activities.

Prerequisites

Internet Explorer 6.0: Introduction, Netscape 6: Introduction, Introduction to Personal Computing using Windows XP, and Introduction to Networks and the Internet, or equivalent knowledge.

Target Student

Students should understand fundamental computer concepts, such as how to run applications, manage files, and use a Web browser. Performance-Based Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Access a computer and a private network, and you will compare the security measures that are in place for each type of access.
Access the Internet, and identify several technologies that enhance information security on the Internet.
Share and transfer files, apply security updates, back up data, and encrypt and decrypt a file.
Identify and protect yourself and your information against risks associated with using email and email attachments.
Examine and use several software implementations that help protect your computer while you are working on the World Wide Web.
Identify common social engineering exploits, and how to counteract their effectiveness.
Determine when security has been compromised and what you should do in the event of a possible security breach.

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Course duration 1 Day(s) Course outline Lesson 1: Gaining Computer and Network Access in a Secure Manner

Topic 1A: Implement Physical Security Measures
Topic 1B: Develop a Strong Password
Topic 1C: Implement a Strong Password
Topic 1D: Adjust Desktop Settings Related to Security
Topic 1E: Access a Network Securely

Lesson 2: Accessing the Internet in a Secure Manner

Topic 2A: Adjust Internet Settings Related to Security
Topic 2B: Identify Protective Technologies
Topic 2C: Implement a Firewall Solution

Lesson 3: Maintaining File Security

Topic 3A: Share Files Securely
Topic 3B: Transfer Files Securely
Topic 3C: Apply Software Security Updates
Topic 3D: Back Up and Restore Data
Topic 3E: Encrypt and Decrypt Files

Lesson 4: Using Email and Attachments in a Secure Manner

Topic 4A: Identify Email Security Risks
Topic 4B: Defend Against Email Security Risks
Topic 4C: Use Updated Definitions to Scan for Viruses

Lesson 5: Promoting Web Security

Topic 5A: Adjust Cookies Settings
Topic 5B: Identify Uses for Digital Certificates

Lesson 6: Counteracting Social Engineering Exploits

Topic 6A: Identify Social Engineering Exploits
Topic 6B: Counteract Social Engineering Exploits

Lesson 7: Handling Security Breaches

Topic 7A: Identify Incidents
Topic 7B: Respond to Incidents

Appendix A: Security and Privacy Regulations

Hardware Requirements

One PC, with a network card and live Internet connection, for the instructor and for each student. All keyboards should include a Windows logo key (WinKey).
Network hardware (hubs, cables, and the like) needed to provide the network and Internet environment

Software Requirements

Windows XP Professional
Support Pack 1A for Windows XP Professional
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004