Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: Cyber security Fundamentals
- What is Cyberspace?
- What is Cyber security?
- Why is Cyber security 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
- Cyberstalking
- 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
- Cyber terrorism
- Cyber warfare
- 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
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations