Cyber Security Awareness

This course will cover the following:

Module 1 – Information Security Risks

Participants successfully completing this module should be able to:

• Explain what information security means.
• Define the four aspects of information security.
• Understand their role in supporting information security.
• Section 1.1 – Welcome
• Section 1.2 – What is information security?
• Section 1.3 – Why is information security important?
• Section 1.4 – Consequences of security breaches
• Section 1.5 – The essential role you play
• Section 1.6 – Summary
• Section 1.7 – Assessment

Module 2 – Physical Security

The first aspect of information security covered in the course is physical security. Participants completing this module should be able to:

 

• Define what is meant by physical security.
• Give examples of physical security measures in the workplace.
• List some good work habits that help maintain physical security.
• Section 2.1 – Welcome
• Section 2.2 – Physical security in the workplace
• Section 2.3 – Security-conscious work habits
• Section 2.4 – Physical security outside the workplace
• Section 2.5 – Risks of carrying electronic devices
• Section 2.6 – Summary
• Section 2.7 – Assessment

 

Module 3 – Computer & Network Security

The second aspect of information security covered in the course is computer and network security.

Participants successfully completing this module should be able to:

• Recognise the importance of complying with computer and network policies

 

• List some examples of the risks posed by computers and networks
• explain the meaning of technical terms such as ‘virus’, ‘malware’, ‘encryption’ and ‘firewall’
• Understand the importance of reporting and responding to security incidents quickly.

 

 

 

• Section 3.1 – Welcome
• Section 3.2 – Your computer and network policies
• Section 3.3 – Understanding information technologies
• Section 3.4 – Reporting incidents or concerns
• Section 3.5 – Summary
• Section 3.6 – Assessment

 

Module 4 – Communications Security

The third aspect of information security covered in the course is communications security.

Participants successfully completing this module should be able to:

• Recognize what is meant by communications security.
• Explain some of the particular risks associated with email.
• Put into practice some tips to avoid communications security breaches.

 

• Section 4.1 – Welcome
• Section 4.2 – Communications security
• Section 4.3 – The risks of email
• Section 4.4 – Communicating outside the workplace
• Section 4.5 – Summary
• Section 4.6 – Assessment

 

Module 5 – Personnel Security

The fourth aspect of information security covered in the course is personnel security.

Participants successfully completing this module should be able to:

• Explain what is meant by personnel security.
• List the main areas of risk associated with personnel security.
• Understand what social engineering is, and recognise the threat is can pose.
• Be aware of the risk that deliberate acts by personnel can cause security breaches.

 

• Section 5.1 – Welcome
• Section 5.2 – What is personnel security
• Section 5.3 – Social engineering
• Section 5.4 – Security procedures
• Section 5.5 – Deliberate acts
• Section 5.6 – Summary
• Section 5.7 – Assessment