In this Cybersecurity Course for Business Professionals, you will understand just how essential cybersecurity is in today’s business environment, where companies must defend themselves against constantly evolving digital threats. The course begins with an in-depth look at social engineering, to raise staff awareness of potential threats and how to avoid various phishing attacks. You will also study key security measures, such as firewalls, and finally learn how to deal with computer viruses and the necessary precautions to prevent infections. In general, this course provides essential cybersecurity knowledge for business professionals.
Corporate
Business Administration and Management
11 a.m.
Cybersecurity for Business Professionals
Business Administration and Management
11 a.m.
Introduction
Objectives
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To understand the key concepts of social engineering and phishing in order to identify and prevent attacks.
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To find out how phishing works and how deception techniques are carried out.
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To explore anti-phishing protection measures to safeguard business data.
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To identify common targets of phishing attacks and how they are used in malicious campaigns.
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To familiarise yourself with the basics of firewalls and their role in network security.
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To learn about firewall components and architectures for implementation effective solutions.
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To understand computer viruses, their effects on operating systems and prevention measures.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. SOCIAL ENGINEERING
1. Social engineering and phishing
2. How phishing works
3. Anti-phishing
4. Phishing targets
TEACHING UNIT 2. FIREWALL
1. The basics of a firewall
2. Components of a firewall
3. Relationship based on location and functionality
4. Architectures
5. Other architectures
TEACHING UNIT 3. COMPUTER VIRUSES
1. Malware: Concepts and definitions
2. Effects and symptoms of infection
3. Computer viruses and operating systems
4. Critical operating system updates
5. Precautions to prevent infection
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