Explore the field of cybersecurity, including its history, importance, and core principles. Understand the various types of cyber threats and the fundamental concepts of information security. Come away with a familiarity of the basic types of cyber threats.
CEUs: 1.6
Length (in hours): 16
Price in USD $195
Price in CAD $265
Agenda
Unit 1
Fundamental Security Concepts
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Introduction to cybersecurity principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA Triad).
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Threat landscape overview.
Cryptography
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Understanding encryption and its importance in securing data.
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Key differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
Unit 2
Symmetric & Asymmetric Cryptography
- Detailed exploration of algorithms like AES, RSA, and their use cases.
- Key exchange protocols.
Key Management & Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Best practices for secure key storage and usage.
- Overview of PKI and digital certificates.
Unit 3
Understanding Vulnerability Types
- Common vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting.
- How vulnerabilities are exploited.
Malware & Attackers
- Types of malware: viruses, ransomware, spyware.
- Motivations and methods of attackers.
Unit 4
Social Engineering & Password Attacks
- Techniques like phishing and baiting.
- Best practices for password management and defense.
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
- Frameworks for identifying and addressing risks.