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Security Awareness for IT Staff & Information Workers
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Security Awareness for IT Staff & Information Workers Introduction
Welcome to our “Security Awareness for IT Staff & Information Workers” course, designed specifically for IT professionals and information workers across all levels of expertise. Whether you’re a network administrator, help desk staff, manager, developer, or an IT planning and implementation specialist, this training is crafted to enhance your understanding of security threats and defensive strategies.
In this course, you will explore the critical aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on the identification and mitigation of a broad range of security threats, with a special emphasis on social engineering attacks. You’ll learn to recognize common vulnerabilities and adopt effective security practices to protect your organization’s assets and sensitive information. The course not only builds your technical skills but also improves your ability to communicate security concerns effectively across various departments.
Tailored to fit diverse organizational contexts, our training includes detailed case studies, hands-on labs, and an instructor’s guide to ensure that participants of varying technical backgrounds gain practical experience and knowledge. Over four days, you’ll be equipped with the tools needed to strengthen your workplace’s security posture, making you a vital asset in your organization’s ongoing fight against cyber threats.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, students will be prepared to:
- Recognize common destructive hacking techniques and employ appropriate organizational strategies to resolve security issues
- Understand the significance of personal and organizational security awareness
- Evaluate the importance of user buy-in and compliance
- Describe and comprehend key terms and methods related to cybersecurity
- Identify various major forms of cyber attacks
- Proficiently read and evaluate cybersecurity case studies
- Recognize and defend against social engineering techniques and attacks
- Understand and implement best practices for mobile device security
- Evaluate password profiles, email, and browser exploits, and practice good digital hygiene
Audience
This course is suitable for a diverse audience, including:
- Novice and experienced IT professionals
- Network administrators
- Help desk personnel
- Network support personnel
- Desktop support personnel
- Managers overseeing IT personnel
- Developers
- Information workers using cloud products or mobile operating systems
Security Awareness for IT Staff & Information Workers Course Outline
Introduction to Security Awareness
- Trademarks and Rights
- Why “Security Awareness”?
- Knowledge Is Power
Technical Topics
- Buy-In
- Cybersecurity and the Red Queen’s Race
- Key Concepts in Cyber Security
- Fundamental Terms
- Defense in Depth
- Analysis
- Governance and Metadata
- Retention Policy
- Mitigation and Deterrents
- Hashes and One-Way Encryption
- Single Key and Two Key Encryption
- TCP/IP Primer and Review
- Cyber Attacks and Exploits
- Selected Case Studies
Social Engineering
- Hoaxes
- Cloud-Specific Security & Privacy Considerations
- How Secure Is the Cloud?
- Privileged User Access
- Regulatory Compliance
- Investigative Support
- Data Segregation
- Recovery
- Long-Term Viability – Transfer of Data
PKI Fundamentals
- Digital Signing
- PKI Review Questions
Managing Security Incidents
- The BYOD Problem
- Continuing Your Security Education
Suggested Labs and Exercises
- Case Studies and Discussions:
- Case Study Analysis: Social Engineering
- Case Study Analysis: Ransomware
- Case Study Analysis: DDOS
- Case Study Analysis: USB Memory Stick
- Case Study Analysis: Mobile APP
- Case Study Analysis: BlueSnarfing
- Hands-On Labs
$995.00
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2 Days Course |