Cyber Security Fundamentals

Objectives

• Have fundamental cyber security knowledge they can apply in professional and personal settings to be safer online;
• understand common cyber security threats and the countermeasures (controls) they can apply to address these threats;
• understand common examples of behavioural science and be able to apply this knowledge to gain a greater understanding of their own and others’ decision-making behaviours;
• feel more confident in their ability to manage cyber security risks and to share their knowledge with colleagues and families;
• be aware of resources they can access to maintain their awareness of cyber security threats and countermeasures.

Curriculum Outline

• Cyber hygiene
  • Situational awareness
  • Software updates
  • Social engineering
  • Passwords – habits, creation, password managers, MFA
  • HTTPS, web browser settings
  • Security on the move and at home
• Privacy and app security
• Behavioural science – how our perceptions of risk effect our behaviour
• Social engineering exercise

Approach

• Emphasis is on empowerment of staff and the importance of a shared sense of responsibility for cyber security
• Provide an introduction to cyber security to suit participants from any background
• Facilitate opportunities for participants to share experiences and knowledge
• Relate relevant and pragmatic examples of cyber security threats and countermeasures that anyone can apply