Duration
2 days
Overview
This course is aimed at end users in order to educate them about the main threats to their data’s security. It also equips the students with the basic knowledge that helps them to keep their devices and data secure in daily life. It teaches basic techniques of being secure both online and offline.
Course Objectives
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the need and importance of data security.
- Implement Operating System security measures on their computers.
- Understand Malware and its symptoms.
- Make an informed decision about choosing the antivirus which is most relevant to their needs.
- Understand the risks associated with different online activities.
- Understand why and how to secure web browsers.
- Identify safe websites.
- Safeguard against the threats associated with online social networking.
- Understand how to make their social networking accounts secure.
- Understand the threats associated with email communications and how to safeguard against them.
- Understand the threats to mobile devices and how to safeguard against them.
- Understand the threats associated with cloud accounts and how to safeguard against them.
- Make an informed decision about a cloud service provider which fulfills their requirements.
- Understand the various types of networks and the threats associated with them.
- Configure a home network.
- Make their networks secure.
- Understand the threats to data and the need for data backups.
- Back up and restore data on their computers.
- Destroy data permanently.
MODULE
TOPIC
DETAILS
- 1. Introduction To Data Security
1.1 Data–Digital Building Blocks
- What is Data
- How Often Do We Generate Data
- Data Vs. Information
1.2 Importance of Data in the Information Age
- Importance of Personal Data
- Importance of
Organizational Data
1.3 Threats to Data
- Natural Threats
- Threats to Your Data From You
- Threats to Your Data
From Others
1.4 Data Security
- What is Data Security
- Why Do We need Data Security
- Elements of Security
1.5 Potential Losses Due to Security Attacks
- Financial Loss
- Unavailability of Resources
- Identity Theft
- Loss of Trust
- Data Loss/Theft
- Misuse of Computer Resources
1.6 Implementing Security
- Precaution
- Maintenance
- Reaction
- 2. Securing Operating Systems
2.1 Guidelines To Secure Windows
- Lock the System When Not In Use
- Create a User Account Password
- Change a User Account Password
- Disable the Guest Account
- Lock Out Unwanted Guests
- Rename The
Administrator Account
2.1.7 Disable Jump Lists
2.1.8 Enable Software
Updates
2.1.9 Enable Firewall
2.1.10 Adding New Apps In
Firewall
2.1.11 Removing/Disabling
App Rules From Firewall
2.1.12 Creating a New Firewall
Rule
2.1.13 Turn on Windows
Defender
2.1.14 Enable bitlocker
2.1.15 Windows Encrypting
File System
2.1.16 How to Decrypt a File
Using EFS
2.1.17 Disabling Unnecessary
Services
2.1.18 Killing Unwanted
Processes
2.1.19 How To Hide Files and
Folder
2.1.20 Disable Simple File
Sharing
2.1.21 Raise The UAC Slide Bar
2.2.1 Lock the System, When
Not in Use
2.2.2 Disable Automatic Login
2.2.3 Allow App Downloads
from Mac App Store
2.2.4 Enable Automatic
2.2 Guidelines To Secure Mac OS X
Software Updates
- Disable Guest Account
- Enable FileVault
2.2.7 Enable Firewall
2.2.8 Regularly Change User
Account Password
2.2.9 Enable and Set Parental
Controls
- 3. Malware and Antiviruses
3.1 What is Malware
3.2.1 Virus
3.2.2 Trojan
3.2 Types Of Malware
- Worm
- Spyware
3.2.5 Ransomware
3.2.6 Rootkit
3.3.1 Slow System
3.3.2 Pop Ups
3.3.3 System Crashes
3.3.4 Suspicious Hard Drive
3.3 Symptoms Of Malware
Activity
Infection
3.3.5 Antivirus Disabling
3.3.6 New Browser Home
Page
3.3.7 Peculiar Program
Activity
3.4.1 What is Antivirus?
3.4.2 How Does Antivirus
Work
3.4.3 How Does an Antivirus
3.4 Antivirus
Deal With an Infected File
3.4.4 How to Choose The
Right Antivirus Software
3.4.5 Limitations of Antivirus
Software
3.5 Configuring and Using
3.5.1 Kaspersky PURE 3.0
Antivirus Software
3.5.2 Avast Antivirus
3.6 How To Test If an Antivirus
3.6.1 EICAR Test
is Working
4.1.1 Internet Security
4.1.2 Introduction to Web
Browser
4.1 Understanding Web Browser Concepts
- Securing the Web
Browser
- Browser Features and
- 4. Internet Security
Their Risks
4.1.5 Identify a Secure
Website
4.2.1 Instant Messaging
4.2 Understanding IM Security
(IMing)
4.2.2 Instant Messaging
Security Issues
4.2.3 Instant Messaging
Security Measures
4.3.1 Risks Involved Online
4.3.2 Determining if Children
are at Risk Online
4.3.3 Protecting Children from
Online Threats
4.3 Understanding Child
4.3.4 Encourage Children to
Online Safety
Report
4.3.5 How to Report a Crime
4.3.6 Actions To Take When a
Child Becomes a Victim of
Online Abuse
4.3.7 KidZui
5.1.1 Introduction to Virtual
Social Networking
5.1 Understanding Social Networking Concepts
- Top Social Networking
Sites
- What is a Profile?
5.1.4 Information Available on
Social Networking Sites
5.2.1 Security Risks Associated
5.2 Understanding Various Social Networking Security
Threats
with Social Networking Sites
- Geotagging
- Social Networking Threats to Minors
5.3.1 Facebook Privacy and
- 5. Security On Social
Security Settings
Networking Sites
5.3.2 Profile Settings
5.3 Understanding Facebook Security Settings
- Privacy Settings for
Applications
- Settings to Block Users
5.3.5 Recommended Actions
for Facebook Search Settings
5.3.6 Facebook: Security Tips
5.4.1 Account Settings
5.4.2 Security Settings
5.4 Understanding Twitter Security Settings
- Privacy Settings
- Password Settings
- Email Notifications
5.4.6 App Settings
5.4.7 Blocking User Accounts
6.1.1 Introduction to Email
6.1.2 Email Clients
6.1.3 Key Considerations
6.1 Understanding Email
While Choosing an Email
Security Concepts
Client
6.1.4 Email Service Providers
6.1.5 Email Message
6.1.6 Email Security
6.2.1 Email Security Threats
6.2.2 Malicious Email
Attachments
6.2.3 Malicious User
Misdirection
6.2.4 Email Attachments:
Caution
6.2 Understanding Various Email Security Threats
- Email Security Threats:
Phishing
- Email Security Threats:
Hoax Mail
6.2.7 Nigerian Scam
- 6. Securing Email Communications
- Email Security Threats:
Spamming
- Anti-Spamming Tool:
SPAMfighter
6.3.1 Create and Use Strong
Passwords
6.3.2 Disable Keep Me Signed
In/Stay Signed In Functions
6.3.3 Provide Recovery Email
6.3.4 Use HTTPS Enabled
Email Service Provider
6.3 Understanding Various
6.3.5 Turn Off the Preview
Email Security Procedures
Feature
6.3.6 Avoid Unwanted Emails
Using Filters
6.3.7 Scan Email Attachments
for Malware
6.3.8 Check for Last Account
Activity
6.3.9 Digitally Sign Your Emails
6.3.10 Encrypt Your Mails
6.3.11 Email Security Tools
7.1.1 Securing Mobile Devices
7.1.2 Mobile Device Security
7.1.3 Why Mobile Device
7.1 Understanding Mobile Device Security Concepts
Security
7.1.4 Mobile Operating Systems
7.1.5 IMEI Number
7.1.6 Importance of IMEI
Number
7.2.1 Mobile Device Security
Risks
7.2 Understanding Threats To a Mobile Device
- Mobile Malware
- Mobile Application Vulnerabilities
7.2.4 Threats to Bluetooth
Devices
7.3.1 Updating Mobile
Operating Systems
7.3.2 Updating Applications in
Android Devices
- 7. Securing Mobile Devices
7.3.3 Updating Applications in
iOS Devices
7.3.4 Install Mobile Phone
7.3 Understanding Various
Antivirus
Mobile Security Procedures
7.3.5 Securing Bluetooth
Connectivity
7.3.6 Securing Wi-Fi
Connectivity
7.3.7 Mobile Device
Encryption
7.3.8 Avoiding Mobile Device
Theft
7.4.1 Securing iPhone and
iPad: Enable SIM PIN
Protection
7.4 Understanding How to
7.4.2 Securing iPhone and
Secure iPhone and iPad
iPad: Enable Passcode
Devices
Protection
7.4.3 Securing iPhone and
iPad: Enable Touch Id
7.4.4 Securing iPhone and
iPad: Enable Auto-Lock
- Securing iPhone and iPad: iPad Security
- Securing iPhone and iPad: Data Backup
- Securing iPhone and
iPad: Find my iPhone
7.5 Understanding How to Secure Android Devices
- Android: Setting Screen Lock
- Android: Setting SIM Lock
- Android: Data Backup
- Android: Encrypting the Phone
- Android: Android Device Manager
- Android Data on Your
BlackBerry Device
7.6 Understanding How to Secure Windows Device
- Windows: Enabling Password
- Windows: Setting up SIM PIN
- Windows: Data Backup
- Windows: Find My Phone
7.7 Mobile Security Tools
- Lookout Mobile Security
- Snap Secure Mobile Security
- 8. Securing The Cloud
8.1 The Concept of Cloud
8.1.1 Types Of Clouds
8.1.2 Cloud Services
8.2 How Cloud Works
8.2.1 Benefits of Cloud
8.3 Threats To Cloud Security
- Data Breach
- Data Loss
- Account Hacking
- Disgruntled Insider
- Technology Loopholes
- Shared Space
8.4 Safeguarding Against Cloud Security Threats
- Back Up Data
- Update Backups Regularly
- Create Strong Passwords
- Choose Two Step
Authentication
- Encrypt
- Have a Disciplined Online Behavior
- Avoid Storing Sensitive
Data on Cloud
8.5 Cloud Privacy Issues
- Data Ownership
- Data Location
- Data Migration
- Data Permanency
8.6 Addressing Cloud Privacy Issues
- Encrypt
- Read Terms and Conditions Carefully
- Avoid the Share Feature on Cloud
- Avoid Storing Sensitive
Data on Cloud
8.7 Choosing a Cloud Service
Provider
8.7.1 Questions to Ask Before
Choosing a Service Provider
- 9. Securing Network Connections
9.1 Understanding Various Networking Concepts
- Types of networks
- Recognize the options for connecting to a network like: cable, wireless.
- Home Network
- Steps for Home Networking
- Wireless Networks
9.2 Understanding Setting Up a Wireless Network in
Windows
9.2.1 Setting Up a Wireless Network in Windows
9.3 Understanding Setting Up a Wireless Network in Mac
9.3.1 Setting Up a Wireless Network in Mac
9.4 Understanding Threats to Wireless Network Security
and Countermeasures
- Common Threats to Wireless Network
- Securing Wireless
Network
9.5 Measures to Secure Network Connections
- Use Firewall
- Use Antivirus
- Use Encryption
- 10. Data Backup and Disaster
10.1 Data Backup Concepts
10.1.1 Data Backup
Recovery
- Need for a Data Backup
- Reasons for Data Loss
- What Files to Backup and How Often
10.2 Types of Data Backups
- Full Backup
- Incremental Backup
- Differential Backup
- Online Data Backup
10.3 Windows Backup and Restore Procedures
- Full Backup in Windows
- Incremental Backup in Windows
- Restoring Backed Up
Data
10.4 MAC OS X Backup and Restore Procedures
- Time Machine (Apple Software)
- Setting Up Time Machine
- Restoring Files from
Time Machine Backups
10.5 Understanding Secure Data Destruction
- Why Do We Need to Destroy Data Permanently?
- Deletion Vs. Permanent Destruction
- Ways to Permanently
Destroying Data
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