CyberSAFE
Course number: CGICS40
Regardless of your computer experience, this class will enable you to become more aware of technology-related risks and what you can do to protect yourself and your organization from them. This course will help you to:
- Understand security compliance needs and requirements.
- Recognize and avoid phishing and other social engineering.
- Recognize and avoid viruses, ransomware, and other malware.
- Help ensure data security on computers, mobile devices, networks, the Internet, and in the cloud.
In this course, you will use discussions, case studies, and the experiences of your instructor and fellow students to explore the hazards and pitfalls of technology and learn how to use that technology safely and securely.
Prerequisites
- To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with the basic use of conventional end-user technology, including desktop, laptop, or tablet computers; mobile phones; and basic Internet functions, such as web browsing and email.
Target Audience
This course is designed for non-technical end users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet, to enable them to use technology more securely to minimize digital risks. This course is also designed for students to prepare for the Certified CyberSAFE credential.
Certification
Certified CyberSAFE
Exam
CyberSAFE 2019: Exam CBS-310
Accreditation
Post class completion, students can appear for the CyberSAFE 2019: Exam CBS-310.
Course Content
- Topic A: Identify Security Compliance Requirements
- Topic B: Recognize Social Engineering and Avoid Phishing and Other Attacks
- Topic A: Maintain Physical Security of Devices
- Topic B: Use Passwords for Security
- Topic C: Protect Your Data
- Topic D: Identify and Mitigate Viruses, Ransomware, and Other Malware
- Topic E: Use Wireless Devices Securely
- Topic A: Browse the Web Safely
- Topic B: Use Email Securely
- Topic C: Use Social Networking Securely
- Topic D: Use Cloud Services Securely
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