Topics Covered in Course

• Be able to assess the likelihood of a network attack and differentiate between key security terms, such as cracker, penetration tester, firewall, and authentication
• Recognize and explain network protocols, understand connection methods and speeds, and proficiently utilize network troubleshooting utilities
• Gain expertise in recognizing and preventing Internet scams and frauds, protecting against identity theft, understanding cyber stalking and related legal implications, and optimizing web browser privacy settings for online security

• Recognize denial of service attacks, understand attack techniques like SYN flood, Smurf, and distributed denial of service attacks, and develop skills to implement countermeasures and defenses
• Master knowledge of viruses, malware, and cyber threats, and develop proficiency in defense strategies using security practices and software
• Comprehend various cyber threats, including viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, and acquire the skills to defend against these threats using security software and best practices
• Understand industrial espionage, its risks, low-tech espionage methods, spyware's role, and how to protect systems from it
• Master encryption fundamentals, explore contemporary cryptography techniques, and choose relevant cryptography solutions for your organization
• Evaluate scanners, select suitable firewalls, employ antispyware methods, use intrusion detection systems, and understand honey pots for enhanced cybersecurity
• Recognize, understand, create, and improve network security policies
• Learn to assess and enhance system security, perform vulnerability scans, and evaluate security consultant options
• Comprehend cyber terrorism, explore real cases, understand information warfare basics, identify potential scenarios, and discuss future cyber warfare trends
• Develop web research skills to find contact information, access court and criminal records, and gather information from Usenet newsgroups, while also understanding reliable online sources
• Master basic forensics principles, create forensic drive copies, use essential forensics tools, generate forensics reports, and prevent common forensics errors
• Comprehend systems engineering basics, integrate it into cybersecurity, use engineering tools effectively, and appreciate the role of standards in cybersecurity