CyberSecurity Awareness - CertNexus CyberSafe

Course Length: 

4 hours (1/2 day) 

What is CyberSecurity Awareness - CyberSafe?

Welcome to CyberSAFE: Exam CBS-410. Regardless of your computer experience, this class will help you 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 both security and compliance needs and requirements. 

  
  

• Recognize and avoid phishing and other social engineering attempts. 

  
  

• 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. 

Course Objectives 

In this course, you will identify many of the common risks involved in using conventional computing technology, as well as ways to use it safely, to protect yourself from those risks. You will: 

• Identify security compliance measures. 

  
  

• Address social engineering attempts. 

  
  

• Secure devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more.

   

• Use the Internet securely. 

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for all users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet, to enable them to use technology more securely and minimize digital risks, regardless of technical ability.

This course is also designed for you to prepare for the CyberSAFE credential. You can obtain your CyberSAFE certificate by completing the CyberSAFE credential process on the CHOICE platform following the course presentation. 

Prerequisites 

To ensure your success in this course, you should have experience with the basic use of conventional computing technology, including desktop, laptop, or tablet computers; mobile phones; and basic Internet functions, such as web browsing and email. 

Course Content 

Lesson 1: Identifying Security Compliance Measures 

Identify Organizational Compliance Requirements and Resources 

Identify Legal Compliance Requirements and Resources 

Lesson 2: Recognizing and Addressing Social Engineering Attack 

Recognize Social Engineering Attacks 

Defend Against Social Engineering Attacks 

Lesson 3: Securing Devices 

Maintain Physical Security of Devices 

Use Secure Authentication Methods 

Protect Your Data 

Defend Against Malware 

Use Wireless Devices Securely 

Lesson 4: Using the Internet Securely 

Browse the Web Safely 

Use Email Securely 

Use Social Networks Securely 

Use Cloud Services Securely 

Work from Remote Locations Securely 

Why get CyberSafe Certified?

• Malicious actors can attack and infiltrate an organization through anyone. CyberSAFE discusses identifying the need for security and steps that can easily be taken to protect the organisation.

  
  

• It teaches you how to properly secure your devices and keep your data safe

  
  

• Keeping systems safe from intrusion and attacks is critical. CyberSAFE reviews physical security, passwords, viruses and other malware, and using wireless devices securely.

  
  

• It teaches you how to use the internet Securely

  
  

• Team members learn to browse the web, send and receive email, use social media, and operate cloud devices securely.