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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 comprehensive Security Awareness For IT Staff & Information Workers course, tailored to meet the needs of both novices and seasoned IT professionals, such as network administrators, help desk personnel, managers, developers, and information workers.
Throughout this course, participants will gain the essential security awareness and knowledge required to effectively identify and counteract a wide spectrum of security threats, including the ever-evolving landscape of social engineering attacks.
Our Security Awareness For IT Staff & Information Workers program empowers individuals with the critical understanding and skills necessary to identify and mitigate significant hacking threats, with a particular emphasis on social engineering tactics. Through this course, you will delve into contemporary security practices, common hacking vulnerabilities, and the crucial importance of maintaining sound IT security hygiene.
For employers, this course serves as a robust defense strategy, helping “inoculate” your workforce against both intentional and inadvertent security risks, thereby safeguarding your organization’s assets and personal identity security.
Additionally, participants will acquire a foundational grasp of the terminology discussed in the course, fostering effective communication among individuals and departments involved in IT planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and auditing.
Recognizing that security practices should be adaptable to diverse organizational environments, our course materials, including the instructor’s guide, case studies, and labs, offer comprehensive and flexible coverage, accommodating information workers of varying skill levels and experience. With a curriculum spanning nearly four days, this format ensures alignment with the proficiency levels of our learners, promoting a more tailored and effective learning experience.
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 |