In a world that increasingly lives and works digitally where we connect our everyday devices to the internet, becoming knowledgeable about…
In a world that increasingly lives and works digitally where we connect our everyday devices to the internet, becoming knowledgeable about cyberattacks is more important than ever. Cybercriminals harness the power of technology to attack vulnerable people and systems, and too often these exploits work. The goals and methods of attacks vary, but the end result is an invasion of privacy and theft of information, often confidential or sensitive, by bad actors. Even if you or your business has not experienced a data breach yet, it is statistically highly likely that you will in the future.
Protecting our devices and sensitive information, at home or at work, and the confidential information that crosses them is vital and requires playing an active role in safeguarding our information. Individuals and businesses are also responsible for protecting the cardholder data and other identifying information that passes through their servers.
This course discusses common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities that impact organizations and individuals. You will learn how to identify these attacks, including social engineering, phishing, malware, password attacks, as well as how to protect cardholder data, to prevent yourself, your customers, and your organization from being victimized.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and understand common cybersecurity threats
- Understand measures that protect against cybersecurity threats
- Recognize the signs and understand the dangers of social engineering
- Apply policies and procedures to protect cardholder data
What You'll Learn
- Identify and understand common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities that impact organizations and individuals
- Recognize the signs and understand the dangers of social engineering
- Identify attacks including social engineering, phishing, malware, and password attacks
- Apply policies and procedures to protect cardholder data
- Understand measures that protect against cybersecurity threats
Key Takeaways
- Cybercriminals use technology to attack vulnerable people and systems, resulting in invasion of privacy and theft of confidential or sensitive information.
- Even if you or your business has not experienced a data breach yet, it is statistically highly likely that you will in the future.
- Protecting devices and sensitive information at home or at work requires playing an active role in safeguarding that information.
- Individuals and businesses are responsible for protecting cardholder data and other identifying information that passes through their servers.
- Knowing how to identify attacks such as social engineering, phishing, malware, and password attacks helps prevent yourself, your customers, and your organization from being victimized.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
This course discusses common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities that impact organizations and individuals, including social engineering, phishing, malware, and password attacks, as well as how to protect cardholder data.
Who is this course for?
It is for individuals and businesses responsible for protecting their devices, sensitive information, and the cardholder data and identifying information that passes through their servers.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will learn how to identify cyberattacks, recognize the signs and dangers of social engineering, and apply policies and procedures to protect cardholder data.
What topics are included in the lessons?
The lessons cover an Introduction, What is Social Engineering?, and Common Strategies of Social Engineering.
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(upbeat music) (upbeat music ends) As we continue to become a digital society and connect everyday devices to the internet, cyber attacks will continue to increase. Whether at home or at work, we must take an active role in safeguarding our devices and our personal information. We are all responsible for cybersecurity. This course discusses common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities that impact individuals and organizations. You'll learn about specific cybersecurity threats such as social engineering, malware, ransomware, and other common attacks and explore ways to protect against these attacks. Learn how to be cyber smart to fight everyday threats and vulnerabilities through KnowledgeCity's course Managing Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities.
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