Basics of Security and Awareness
  • Introduction
  • Security Drivers of Awareness
  • Objective of awareness campaigns
  • Areas of Vulnerability in an enterprise, agency or institution
  • Training & Communication Plan, Training Methods and Schedule
Components of Awareness Campaigns
  • Executive Buy-In
  • Risk Management (Assets, what risks the company faces, etc.)
  • The Security Policy
  • Logons and password security
  • Anti Virus, Personal Firewalls and Co.
  • Laptop and Desktop Security Guidelines and Best Practice
  • Mobile Security Guidelines and Best Practice
  • Secure Internet usage and secure searches as well as browsing
  • Email Security
  • Data Security and Encryption
  • Physical Security (The office, other buildings, perimeter and data center)
  • Change Management
  • Incident Response and Team
Deriving Value from Security Awareness
  • Deriving value from security awareness initiatives
  • What is Social Engineering? (Definition and certain types of attacks)
  • Common attacks that are mitigated by awareness
  • Suggested Reading and Research
Course Materials and Presentation
  • Course Presentation
  • Course Paper / Handbook
Final Exam
  • Security Awareness and Awareness Campaigns Final Exam