Security Awareness (Second Edition)

Overview

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

You will identify and apply security techniques.

Prerequisites

Students should understand fundamental computer concepts, such as how to run applications, manage files, and use a web browser.

Target Student

End users who use computers at home or in the office. Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

examine the need for information security.
identify common social engineering exploits and how to counteract their effectiveness. You will also determine when to implement the practices that help thwart attempted social engineering attacks.
explore the basic security concepts and practices related to computers, networks, and the Internet.
identify the ways to share and transfer files, back up data, encrypt and decrypt files, and to dispose of information.
identify and protect your information against risks associated with the cyber world.
identify potential security incidents and the ways to respond in the event of a possible 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: Securing Information

Topic 1A: Understand Information Security
Topic 1B: Implement Physical Security Measures
Topic 1C: Identify the Need for Cyber Security

Lesson 2: Counteracting Social Engineering Exploits

Topic 2A: Identify Social Engineering Exploits
Topic 2B: Counteract Social Engineering Exploits
Topic 2C: Evolve Social Engineering Organization Policies

Lesson 3: Identifying Security Measures

Topic 3A: Strengthen Desktop Security
Topic 3B: Strengthen Software Security
Topic 3C: Strengthen Network Security

Lesson 4: Maintaining File Security

Topic 4A: Back Up Data
Topic 4B: Implement File Security
Topic 4C: Disposal of Computer Information

Lesson 5: Guarding Against Attacks

Topic 5A: Identify Email Security Threats
Topic 5B: Protect Computers from Virus Attacks
Topic 5C: Block Spyware

Lesson 6: Handling Security Breaches

Topic 6A: Identify Incidents
Topic 6B: Respond to Incidents

Appendix A: Security and Privacy Regulations