Course Details
Course Outline
1 - INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY
Introduction to the world of cybersecurity; basic terminology, and why cybersecurity is so important. Review of famous cyber-attacks.
2 - ACCOUNTS & CREDENTIALS SECURITY
One of the most common elements linking cyber-attacks is compromised or weak credentials. Learn different ways hackers can acquire passwords, and what to do when accounts have been compromised. How to prevent such attacks including best protection methods and password management and introduction to tools for testing and creating strong passwords.
3 - REMOTE SECURITY: WI-FI & VPN
Evaluate main risks that arise when using public and non-protected Wi-Fi networks. Differentiate between private and public Wi-Fi networks, define what a VPN is and how to use it, and how to browse safely in remote environments.
4 - SOCIAL ENGINEERING
How hackers take advantage of “human-based vulnerabilities”. Define social engineering and the different types of attacks that can leverage social engineering, such as phishing or vishing. Learn how to detect social engineering attempts and prevent future breaches.
5 - MOBILE SECURITY
Minimize the risk of an attack on mobile device and understand basic security principles for mobile applications. Learn how to protect photos, browsing history, text messages, and confidential business information such as emails, documents, access permission and more.
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Who is it For?
Target Audience
Cybersecurity Essentials provides foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and is recommended for all non-technical professionals who wish to develop an understanding of cyber safety.